{"id":180,"date":"2011-07-18T22:49:00","date_gmt":"2011-07-18T12:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/?p=180"},"modified":"2020-11-05T13:33:45","modified_gmt":"2020-11-05T02:33:45","slug":"how-to-use-a-pom-pom-maker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/how-to-use-a-pom-pom-maker\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Use a Pom Pom Maker"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ever wondered how to make a perfectly rounds and fluffy pom pom? The trick is to use a doughnut shaped pom pom maker tool. I&#8217;ll show you how easy it is to make perfect pom poms with my step-by-step pom pom maker instructions.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_57069\" style=\"width: 605px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-57069\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-57069 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/pompomheader-1.jpg\" alt=\"How to use a pom pom maker mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"595\" height=\"692\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/pompomheader-1.jpg 595w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/pompomheader-1-258x300.jpg 258w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/pompomheader-1-330x384.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/pompomheader-1-396x460.jpg 396w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-57069\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This post contains affiliate links<\/p><\/div>\n<p>I picked up this awesome set of Pom Pom makers in Japan at the most amazing department store called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tokyu-hands.co.jp\/en\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tokyu Hands<\/a>. Tokyu Hands is my idea of crafty heaven, it has everything a crafty person could ever dream of wanting, and then a million things more.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;ve always wanted one of these little gadgets, because making pom poms the old fashioned way, with 2 doughnut shaped cards, is a bit time consuming. The pack came with 4 contraptions in different sizes, I thought you may like to see how easy it was to use.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;ve tried tons of different pom pom making methods, and I always go back to using this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinmid=10781&amp;awinaffid=349131&amp;clickref=pom+pom+maker&amp;ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fau%2Flisting%2F588471727%2Fset-8-pieces-pom-pom-maker-tools-for%3F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"broken_link\">pom pom making gadget<\/a> because it makes a consistently round and dense pom pom without the need for excessive trimming like some other methods.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve also explained 3 different methods for making a pom pom in the <a href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/pom-pom-craft-pompom-bag-charm-key-ring-craft-video\/\">video included in this post<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you fancy super fluffy pom poms, I share my secret for making super fluffy pom poms with a simple and unexpected tool over here &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/secret-to-making-super-fluffy-pom-poms\/\">How to make extra fluffy Pom Poms<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-57066\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/pompom1.jpg\" alt=\"How to use a pom pom maker mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"595\" height=\"352\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/pompom1.jpg 595w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/pompom1-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/pompom1-330x195.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you can&#8217;t get to Japan, I&#8217;ve found a similar pom pom maker on Amazon, which works in exactly the same way.<\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"mypoppet-20\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"manual\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_design = \"enhanced_links\";\namzn_assoc_asins = \"B06WGLYZ3Q\";\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"863b683d3e65ab92cb913d48e1c42d6c\";\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>You will need:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinmid=10781&amp;awinaffid=349131&amp;clickref=pom+pom+maker&amp;ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fau%2Flisting%2F588471727%2Fset-8-pieces-pom-pom-maker-tools-for%3F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"broken_link\">pom pom maker<\/a><\/li>\n<li>yarn<\/li>\n<li>scissors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to make a Pom Pom with a Pom Pom Maker<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-57065\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/pompom1-1.jpg\" alt=\"How to use a pom pom maker mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"595\" height=\"595\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/pompom1-1.jpg 595w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/pompom1-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/pompom1-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/pompom1-1-330x330.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/pompom1-1-460x460.jpg 460w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px\" \/><br \/>\n1. Gather your supplies.<\/p>\n<p>2 &amp; 3. Match up the holes and bumps of the two halves.<\/p>\n<p>4. Wrap your yarn around one half until the hole in the middle is all full (I have used a few strands of yarn to make the wrapping process a bit faster).<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-57067\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/pompom2.jpg\" alt=\"How to use a pom pom maker mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"595\" height=\"595\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/pompom2.jpg 595w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/pompom2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/pompom2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/pompom2-330x330.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/pompom2-460x460.jpg 460w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>5. Repeat with the other half.<\/p>\n<p>6. Close the two halves together and click the latch (forgot to photograph this step sorry).<\/p>\n<p>7. Cut round the outside of the ring, your scissor will fit inside the groove.<\/p>\n<p>8. Take a length of yarn and slip it through the gap of the two rings, tie off firmly.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-57068\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/pompom3.jpg\" alt=\"How to use a pom pom maker mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"595\" height=\"298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/pompom3.jpg 595w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/pompom3-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/pompom3-330x165.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>9. Remove Pom Pom maker.<\/p>\n<p>10. Trim to neaten, and you&#8217;re done!<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;ll be using this and many other pom poms to decorate a project that is still kicking around in my head.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here are several easy pompom crafts that you can make with your pompoms:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/16-pom-pom-craft-ideas\/\">16 DIY Pom Pom Craft Ideas<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/how-to-pom-pom-wreath\/\">Pom Pom Christmas Wreath<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/book-review-how-to-make-pom-poms\/\">How to make a Flower Pom Pom<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/pom-pom-craft-pompom-bag-charm-key-ring-craft-video\/\">How to make a Pompom Keychain &amp; Bag charm<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/recycle-craft-plastic-bottle-gift-box\/\">Pom Pom Gift wrapping ideas<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ever wondered how to make a perfectly rounds and fluffy pom pom? 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