Pom Pom Sheep
project using pom pom technique
Posted by V-I-O-L-E-T Z.
About
I've learned pom pom technique from my Grandma when I was only 4 years old. I've never modified the technique, because it works and it is very sentimental to me. Now, I am teaching my little daughter how to make things and I hope this little project with how-to's could be helpful for you as well. Take it away
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You Will Need (8 things)
- 1 Cardboard
- 1 skein White Yarn
- 1 Felt
- 1 Felt Pens Or Paint
- 2 Black Chenille Stems
- 2 Wiggly Eyes
- 1 Fabric Glue
- 1 Needle , Thread, Scissors
Steps (29 steps, 100 minutes)
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MATERIALS:
Cardboard
Yarn (In my project, I am using 99 cents Store find – white yarn)
2 black chenille stems
2 wiggle eyes
Black Felt (you don’t need a lot, so any leftovers are welcome)
Felt Paint in Red
Costume and Mask Glue
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Step 1
You will need to trace two larger circles on a cardboard, of if the cardboard allows you to folded in a half, then fold it and trace only one.As you can see I am using a regular glass
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Now, in the middle of the larger circle, you’ll need to trace a smaller circle
I am using a bottle water cap -
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When you are done tracing - it should look like that.
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Cut the donut shapes out. You’ll get two pieces looking like that.
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Wrap it up! Put two cardvoard pieces together. Starting from the outside edge and going in and around, start wrapping the donut by using long pieces of yarn. It is a lengthy part of the project, so pick a good movie or show on TV and take it away!
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When the middle opening of the donut will become very small insert two chenille stems
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continue wrapping the yarn (using large craft needle, in order to go through the center) until the center is completely covered.
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Let the magic begin! You need to start cutting along the outside edge in order to get to the cardboard.
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As soon as you’ve been able to expose some of the cardboard, insert your scissors between two pieces and keep cutting along the outside edge.
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When you are done it should look like this
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Tie the middle part very tightly in order to hold your pom pom together.
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Remove the cardboard pieces
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My favorite part - get the fruit of your laborïŠ
Bend chenille stems in order to create any shape of legs that you may likeïŠ -
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Let’s make a head.
I am using leftover piece of black felt . Folded in a half, it measures about 2” -
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Cut the pear shape.
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Glue two pieces together and set aside to dry
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Let’s make ears.
In my case, I am using leftover piece of felt.
I cut out two pieces 1 ¼” long and ¾” wide in a leaf like pattern, with wider base. -
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Apply a small drop of glue to the center of the wide base.
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Press them together by using alligator clips and set aside to dry.
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Let’s play with eyes.
It is amazing how many face expressions you can create by moving eyes around. Have fun!
After you have settled on a certain face expression, glue wiggle eyes to the head and set aside to dry. -
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Let’s work on hair style
Using white yarn, I’ve created few loops around the forehead, secure each loop with a tight knot. -
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Cut each loop in the middle.
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Fluff it up and trim side pieces in order to get nice rounded look.
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Glue ears to the head.
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Let’s draw a mouth.
My paint was very thick, so I’ve put a little drop -
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and then using a tooth pick created pillow lipsïŠ with adorable smile.
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Attach head to the body.
Put a generous amount of glue where the head you think should be and press them together. Let the glue dry. -
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Here is your new fuzzy friend!