Hello again, friends! I am back with another fun craft project for you today. This how to make a pompom branch tutorial isn’t particularly vintage but it does have the rustic look that many of us enjoy. And I love it, so I wanted to share it with you!
If you have a fork, some yarn, and a pair of scissors you can start this project today. I am teaching you the simple process of how to make a pompom branch. And the results are adorable! These cute little yarn pompoms can be attached to anything. In the past I have glued them to small sticks and arranged them in vases. I love that look. But this time I wanted to go bigger. So I grabbed myself a pretty branch from the craft store and I made it happen.
How to Make a Pompom Branch
We have all seen the shocking price tags that come with large pieces of wall art. Cheers to those who are able to take a high price in stride. But for many of us, our budget doesn’t allow for large decor pieces very often.
Thankfully, we are all talented and resourceful creatives and can often figure out how to make our own! I love this pompom branch because, not only does it beautify a good chunk of my wall, I can also dress it up for holidays if I want to.
How to Make a Pompom Branch Supply List
- Yarn (I like white or off white but you can use whatever color you want)
- Fork
- Scissors
- Hot glue gun
- Large craft branch
How to Make a Pompom Branch Instructions
- Start by cutting a piece of yarn that is about 6-8 inches long. Place it between the center tines on the fork, leaving some on each side. This will be the tie for your pompom.
- Next, hold the tie in place so you don’t loose it. And wrap the whole fork with the yarn 85 times.
- Then use the tie the ends of yarn that you left out in a knot. Then knot it again. You want to get it as tight as you can without snapping the yarn.
- Then slide your scissors into the center of your yarn ball. The knot you tied should be on the side of your scissors opposite of the blades. Cut through all the yarn, the knot will hold the ball together.
- Look through your pompom and snip any yarn loops that may be left. Shake and fluff your pompom and trim any uneven strings.
- Then choose the spots on your branch where you want your poms. Use the glue gun to glue them in place.
A Few Notes
I wrapped my fork 85 times to get the thickness that I wanted for my pompoms. First I tried 25 and 45 wraps but neither looked as full as I wanted them. I am really happy with the way the 85 wraps turned out. But you can play around with yours and decide if you like a different level of fullness.
You could also skip the counting all together and just wrap until it looks right. I prefer the counting method because I know all off my pompoms will be similar in shape, size, and fullness.
Hanging your Pompom Branch
Getting your branch on the wall is not a difficult process. You could add hooks or command strips but there is a much simpler way. Grab yourself some tack nails and a hammer. Hold your branch up to the wall and look for the spots where it naturally meets the wall.
Then hammer in a tack nail in a few of those spots along the length of the branch. This will evenly distribute the weight of the branch. It will also make the branch look more natural on the wall.
That is how I would normally hang this branch. But I have a secret trick for you. You can also use hot glue to hang things on your wall! And hot glue is what I used to get my branch up. The process is the same as with nails. Just put a dab (not a ton!) of hot glue in the same spots you would use a nail.
I love this method because it keeps me from having to fix nail holes. When you are ready to take something down or move things around, the hot glue usually peels right off the wall! I would say that 8 times out of ten, the glue releases perfectly.
The other two times I do have to do some patch work. But, in my opinion, that’s way better than having to patch every time! So just choose whichever method works best for you and your home!
The Wrap Up
And that’s how you make a pompom branch! The process is simple enough than you can sit in front of the TV and make your poms. Use it as a meditation as you listen to music. Or geek out to a favorite audio book while you are wrapping your yarn. I have a hard time just sitting. So projects that keep my hands busy while I am relaxing are some of my favorites!
I would love to see how you use your branch in your own home. So if you post any pictures of your garlands on social media, tag me so I can check them out! As always, I hope you love this project as much as I do. Happy crafting, friends!
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