Tissue Balls: Diy Wedding Decorations With A Personal Touch

Tissue paper balls are a fun, versatile, and cheap decorative item that can be used to add a unique touch to weddings, birthday parties, holiday events, and more. In this guide, we will show you how to make tissue paper balls, also known as tissue paper pom-poms or honeycomb balls, which can be easily customised to match any colour theme or occasion.

Tissue paper pom-poms

Materials:

You will need the following materials to make tissue paper pom-poms:

• Tissue paper (8 sheets per pom-pom)
• Ribbon or floral wire
• Scissors
• Ruler (optional)
• Paper clip

Steps:

• Stack 8 pieces of tissue paper and make 1-1.5 inch wide accordion folds. Make sure to crease each fold. For a denser pom-pom, you can cut the tissue paper smaller.
• Take your ribbon or floral wire and secure the centre of the folded tissue paper. If using ribbon, slip it through and tie off the end. If using floral wire, fold the wire in half, slip it over the centre, and twist the ends to secure.
• Trim the edges of the tissue paper into rounded or pointy shapes.
• Separate the layers by pulling each layer towards the centre, one at a time, creating a fan shape.
• Hang your tissue paper pom-pom and enjoy!

Tips:

• Experiment with different colours and textures to create unique pom-poms. You can use multiple colours, make them striped, or even create a rainbow effect.
• For a fun variation, try cutting the tissue paper into different shapes like strawberries, pineapples, or balloons before folding and securing the centre.
• If you are making the pom-poms ahead of time, it is best to wait to open them at the venue to prevent them from getting crushed.

Honeycomb paper balls

Materials

To make your own honeycomb paper balls, you will need the following materials:

• Tissue paper (approximately 50 sheets per ball)
• Scrap paper
• Washi tape or another low-tack tape
• Coloured markers
• A plate or bowl to draw around
• A strong tapestry needle and thread
• Paper clips
• Ribbon
• Scissors
• Ruler

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Creating the Honeycomb Paper

Start by layering and gluing sheets of tissue paper on top of each other, using alternating lines of glue to create the honeycomb effect. You will need around 50 sheets of tissue paper for each ball.

Step 2: Cutting the Semi-Circles

Once you have created the honeycomb paper, cut out semi-circular shapes from the stack. Keep the excess paper, as you can use it to make smaller balls.

Step 3: Attaching the Arches

Cut two arches out of card, drawing around a plate and then a smaller bowl to create the semi-circle shape. Glue these arches to each side of your semi-circular tissue paper stacks.

Step 4: Adding the Ribbon

Poke a hole through the top and bottom of each stack, and thread some cotton or ribbon through the holes, tying a loose knot to secure it. Leave a little slack in the ribbon to allow the ball to open and close.

Step 5: Opening the Ball

Fan open your honeycomb ball. You can use a paper clip or some rolled tape to keep it open if you want to be able to close it again for storage. Otherwise, you can glue the ball open using some strong glue.

Step 6: Hanging the Balls

Hang your tissue paper honeycomb balls from the knotted ribbon, and enjoy your beautiful wedding decorations!

Rosette kissing balls

Tissue rosette kissing balls are a fun and easy DIY craft that can be used as wedding decorations or bedroom decor. To make these, you will need:

• Tissue paper streamers (crepe paper streamers)
• A glue gun
• Round styrofoam balls in varying sizes (2 and 3-inch balls)

First, cut the tissue paper into strips that are about 24 inches long. You can also crumple the strips to make the tissue paper softer and more pliable, and then fold the top third of each strip down to make it narrower. Next, take a strip and begin rolling it up between your fingers, twisting the paper as you go. Secure the end with a dot of hot glue from your glue gun so that it doesn't unravel. Repeat this process until you have a few rosettes, then start gluing them onto the styrofoam balls, placing them close together. You can also experiment with rolling the tissue paper strips without twisting them to create a different look.

Hanging balls

Hanging tissue paper pom-poms are a fun, versatile, and affordable way to decorate your wedding. They can be hung over the cake, above the dance floor, or anywhere else that could use a splash of colour. You can make them any size you want and in a variety of colours and shapes. Here is a step-by-step guide to making hanging tissue paper pom-poms:

Materials:

• Tissue paper (8 sheets per pom-pom)
• Ribbon or floral wire
• Scissors
• Paper clip
• Measuring tape or ruler (optional)
• String or thread (optional)

Steps:

• Stack 8 sheets of tissue paper and make 1 1/2 inch-wide accordion folds, creasing each fold. You can cut the tissue paper to your desired size.
• Take a paper clip, unfold it until it is straight, then fold it in half and slip it over the centre of the folded tissue paper. Twist the ends to secure it in place.
• Cut the ends of the tissue paper into rounded or pointy shapes.
• Slip one end of the ribbon between the paper clip and the tissue paper and tie it off. If you are using floral wire, fold an 18-inch piece in half and slip it over the centre of the folded tissue, then twist and trim the ends.
• Separate the layers, pulling each layer towards the centre near the paper clip or wire, one layer at a time.
• Hang your pom-poms and enjoy!

For a more complex variation, you can make tissue paper honeycomb balls. These require more time and materials but allow for more customisation in terms of colour and shape.

Tissue paper flowers

Supplies:

• Tissue paper (in your chosen colours)
• Ruler or measuring tape
• Stapler
• Scissors
• Ribbon or fishing line (optional)

Step 1: Stack and Fold the Tissue Paper

Place several layers of tissue paper (refer to the sizing chart below) and accordion-fold the tissue paper into 1-inch sections starting from the short end. Continue folding until the whole length of the tissue paper is folded together.

Step 2: Secure the Centre

Use a stapler to secure the centre of the folded tissue paper, ensuring the staple goes through all the layers.

Step 3: Shape the Ends

Use scissors to shape both ends of the tissue paper. You can cut the ends into different styles, such as rounded, pointed, or inverted rounded petals, or even add fringe for a unique look.

Step 4: Fan Out and Separate the Layers

Gently fan out the folds and carefully separate each layer. Fluff and shape the tissue paper until it resembles a flower. You can pull from the inside of each layer to prevent tearing.

Step 5: Create Different Sizes

You can adjust the size of your tissue paper flowers by changing the starting width of the tissue paper and the number of layers. For larger flowers, use more layers of tissue paper to create a fuller, prettier look.

Step 6: Make Tissue Paper Pom Poms

To make tissue paper pom poms, you can either attach two flowers of the same size together at their flat sides, or double the number of tissue paper sheets. To hang your pom poms, tie a ribbon or fishing line around the centre before fluffing the tissue paper.

Step 7: Hang Your Flowers

There are several ways to hang your tissue paper flowers and pom poms:

• Tie a ribbon or fishing line around the centre before fluffing the tissue paper.
• Use masking or packing tape to attach flat-backed flowers to the wall temporarily.
• For long-term display, use push pins or Command Strips to secure the flowers to the wall.

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