These dahlialike pom-poms appear to float in the air; in reality, they are hung from the ceiling with monofilament, imparting a cheerful radiance to any party.
You can also buy a Tissue Paper Pom-Pom Kit from Martha Stewart Crafts.
Tissue Paper Pom-Poms How-To
Tools and Materials
- Tissue paper in desired colors (8 sheets per pom-pom), by Martha Stewart Crafts, available at Michaels
- 24-gauge white cloth-covered floral wire
- Scissors
- Monofilament
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Step 1
Stack eight 20-by-30-inch sheets of tissue. Make 1 1/2-inch-wide accordion folds, creasing with each fold.
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Step 2
Fold an 18-inch piece of floral wire in half, and slip over center of folded tissue; twist. With scissors, trim ends of tissue into rounded or pointy shapes.
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Step 3
Separate layers, pulling away from center one at a time.
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Step 4
Bend wire into a loop to fit around napkin, and twist end around loop to secure.
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