Lush pompons are a popular element for decoration, which is probably familiar to all who are engaged in needlework. Making a large ball of thread is very simple. For the base, as a rule, use two rings cut from cardboard. But if you need small pompons, this method is not suitable.
Of course, today you can buy almost everything in a store. The market offers a huge assortment of goods for needlework. But you can make a beautiful even pompom on a fork and with your own hands. This will require very little time, accuracy and the most common cutlery.
The independent production of small pompons is not only an easy way to get the necessary decorative element, but also a great idea for recycling yarn residues.
Winding
The first stage of work is winding yarn on the cloves of a fork. You will need a classic four-prong cutlery. A dessert three-tooth fork is not suitable for these purposes.
Hold the edge of the thread with your finger, and with your other hand lay tight, even coils. Try to move from the bottom to the ends. The smoother the yarn lies, the more accurate the ball will be.
You can use yarn of any thickness for pompoms, but fine is the best for small pompoms. By the way, do-it-yourself pom-poms with the same technology can also be made from tulle cut into strips.
If you need several identical pompons, be sure to count the turns. It is impossible to determine their amount by eye.
Pompom assembly
When it seems to you that there are enough turns, stretch a strong thread between the two middle teeth. Pull all the coils, pass the thread over the upper edge of the winder and bring it to the front surface, as shown in the illustration.
Tie the ends together tightly. Use small sharp scissors to cut through the edges of the outer teeth. Our future pompom on the fork is almost ready, the final step remains.
Alignment
In some cases, you do not need to cut anything. A smooth pompom on a fork can work without it, it all depends on the yarn used, the density of the winding and, of course, on experience. If you need to make several balls, you will notice that each time they turn out more beautifully and evenly.
But sometimes sticking locks need to be trimmed. Cut them off, giving the pompom the shape of an even ball.
Knowing how to make a pompom on a fork, and having a little practice, you can spend quite a bit of time on this creative process.
Small pompons for decoration
How to use small pompons? The range of applications is quite wide. You can decorate with them gift wrappers, home decoration (organizer for stationery, grip for curtains, decorative pillows), hairpins and elastic bands for hair and much more.
Such jewelry on clothes looks very beautiful. You can make a pompom out of thread on a fork to sew it on a baby hat or jacket. And several plain or multi-colored pompons can decorate a voluminous scarf or bag.
In a word, you can make a pompom on a fork easily and quickly, and it is used for a huge variety of design tasks.
Simple toys from pompons
I really like soft fluffy balls and children. You can just pour them into a box and offer the baby to sort by color. This game is not only exciting, but also useful - it helps to remember the main colors and develops fine motor skills of small fingers. Many children enjoy playing with fluffy colorful balls.
A handful of pompons can be gathered on a long string and made a caterpillar. Long mustaches and eyes on the "head" will give it a resemblance to the present.
For older children, pompons can be used to make toys with small details. Yellow balls are a ready-made base for chickens. Just glue them on the legs from the ornamental wire, make eyes and beaks from durable cardboard.
Using the same principle, you can collect hares, bears, cats and other animals with a child for a toy zoo or farm.
Before you make a pompom on a fork, calculate what kind of load he has to do. If it will be used only for decoration, you can tie it with the same yarn, but if for children’s games, it’s better not to use yarn, but something more dense, for example a silk cord. Do not worry, in the finished work it will not be visible at all.