Putting a Solid Back Onto a Pom Pom Rug

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Pom pom necklaces are fun and easy crafts that you can make by yourself or with your friends and family. While you can buy pom poms at your local craft store, you can also make these fluffy items with a simple household object, like a fork. Once you've assembled multiple pom poms for your project, use cords, beads, and other decorative items to create a fun and beautiful piece of jewelry!

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   Place the end of a piece of yarn between 2 fork prongs. Find the loose end of a yarn ball and unwind it by least 10 in (25 cm). Take this section of string and place it between the outer 2 prongs of a metal fork. Before you continue, check that this yarn tail is dangling behind the utensil, and that it isn't woven between any other prongs.^[1]

   • While you can use a plastic fork for this project, metal forks are a lot more sturdy.
   • Try to use a fork with around 3-4 prongs.
   • Thin, average wool works best for pom poms.

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   Wrap the yarn 60 times around the prongs of a fork. Unwind your yarn ball and loop the string tightly around the base of the fork. To get a small, 1 in (2.5 cm) sized pom pom, wrap the yarn around the fork about 60 times. Try wind the yarn as tightly as possible to give the pom pom its structure.^[2]

   • Mimic the motion of twirling your fork in spaghetti as you do this.
   • While 60 times might seem a bit excessive, these yarn loops allow your finished pom pom to look especially fluffy. If you'd like to make your pom pom even fluffier, try wrapping more yarn around the fork.

   Did you know? If you'd like to make larger pom poms, try wrapping the yarn around a 2 empty toilet paper rolls instead of a fork.

   The 2 toilet paper rolls serve the same purpose as the fork prongs, which lets you form a knot around the wound-up yarn.^[3]

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   Tie the looping section of yarn to the short tail of string. Take the length of yarn that's still connected to the ball and tie it to the loose yarn tail hanging off the fork. Create a firm, tight knot that divides the looped yarn in half. Once you've formed the knot, cut the string that's still connected to the yarn ball.^[4]

   • This knot helps the pom pom keep its shape, so make sure that it's tight.

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   Slide the yarn off of the fork. Pinch the sides of the bulky yarn and gently pull it off the utensil. Use gentle, careful motions when you do this so the yarn doesn't unravel in the process. Check that the string looks like a thick, fluffy loop after you've removed it from the fork.^[5]

   • Keep the fork nearby if you plan on making more pom poms.
   • With the knot in the center, the yarn should loosely resemble a bow tie.
   • If you're planning on tying your pom poms to a chain or necklace wire, consider leaving 2 longer strands of yarn coming out of the pom pom.^[6]

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   Cut through both sides of the yarn ball to create a pom pom. Find the left and right halves of the bulky yarn. Instead of cutting horizontally across the string, cut vertically through the bulky loops of yarn. You might need to snip multiple times before you've successfully cut through it all. Once you've snipped through the first half of the mini yarn ball, use your scissors to cut vertically through the loops on the other side.^[7]

   • Pretend like you're cutting vertically through the sides of a bow tie.
   • Once you've finished cutting, the yarn will look more like a pom pom.

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   Trim away any uneven pieces of yarn from the pom pom. Look for any pieces of yarn that are extra long. Use your scissors to snip all sections of string to an equal length so all parts of the pom pom look consistent. Don't be discouraged if a lot of the pom pom looks uneven at first—just keep snipping away until you have a smooth, fluffy sphere of yarn.^[8]

   • If you'd like to tie the pom poms to your necklace chain or string, leave a couple of 2 in (5.1 cm) long pieces of yarn dangling from your pom pom. These will help you knot and attach your pom poms later on.

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   Make at least 10 pom poms for your necklace. Repeat this process as many times as necessary, using a fork to create small, evenly-sized pom poms. If you'd like to experiment with the color scheme of your necklace, try making pom poms with different colors of yarn. If you're only making 1 necklace, try make about 10 small pom poms for your project.^[9]

   • If you're planning on making multiple necklaces, try making a large amount of pom poms ahead of time.
   • If you're working on this craft with young children, consider making the pom poms beforehand.

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   Choose a piece of string for the base of your necklace. Decide if you want a thicker cord for your pom pom jewelry. If this is the case, look into nylon, waxed, or faux leather cords. If you'd prefer something thinner, try using fishing line, or a cord made of cotton or silk. Cut off a section that's larger than the circumference of your neck; if you prefer long necklaces, try cutting a section of cord that's double or triple the size of this measurement.^[10]

   • Wrap a section of yarn around your neck in front of a mirror. Use scissors to trim the cord once you've decided on the length for your jewelry.
   • A thin yarn made of natural or synthetic materials is a great option.
   • Ideally, try choosing a material that's easy to thread, so you can eventually string pom poms onto your jewelry.

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   String beads onto a piece of necklace wire or string. Take a thin piece of string or wire and start threading it with different types of beads. If you're trying to create a more elegant necklace, opt for fake pearls and other luxurious craft store jewels. If you'd prefer a more colorful and fun necklace, try using multi-colored beads instead.^[11]

   • To prevent the beads from rolling off the string, try attaching a jewelry fastener to the end of your necklace band, or using jewelry wire that already has a fastener connected to the end.

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   Arrange other decorative metal trinkets on the string. Look for fun metal charms and items that you can add to your necklace. Continue stringing these trinkets onto your necklace, combining them with the beads that you've already strung on. Try creating a color scheme as you go along, like neutral and metallic shades or some other combination of bright and fun colors.^[12]

   • If you're creating a more romantic necklace, try looking for metallic heart charms at your local craft store.

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   Thread or tie a pom pom onto the necklace string. Loop your necklace wire or string through a sewing needle, then tug the needle through the center of 1 of your pom poms. Once you've pulled the needle through the yarn, slide the pom pom down the length of the necklace until it reaches the last bead or charm that you strung along.^[13]

   • You can also tie pom poms to your necklace. Use 2 long yarn tails to form a knot around the necklace band.

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   Use eyelet needles to make your pom poms dangle. Take an eyelet needle and thread it through the center of your pom pom. Next, use pliers to bend the sharp end of the needle into a circular curve. While you're threading different decorations onto your necklace, use this curved section of metal to string on your dangling pom pom.^[14]

   • You can place or arrange the pom poms however you want.

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   Thread a small metal ring onto your necklace. Arrange it next to the pom pom, so it can serve as both a fun decoration and structural support for your yarn. Aim for your metal ring to be about a 0.5 in (1.3 cm) or smaller in diameter, unless you're planning on using thick string or wire for your necklace band.^[15]

   • If you'd rather string your pom poms alongside one another, feel free to leave out the metal rings.
   • If you'd like to create a fun, classy pattern on your necklace, try alternating metal rings and pom poms on the band. ^[16]

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   Keep adding beads and other decorative elements until you reach the end of the string. If you'd like to create a full necklace, continue threading pom poms onto the full length of your necklace cord. Use different colored charms and necklace cords to create a fun or elegant accessory.^[17]

   • For instance, try pairing fake pearls with gold charms. Use the gold trinkets to serve as a divider between larger and smaller pearls that you've threaded on.
   • Try creating a pattern with your pom poms. For example, you could string on a red pom pom, a white pom pom, and then 3 gold beads. Continue this pattern along the necklace!
   • Use different yarn colors to make a fun variety of pom poms!

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   Tie the ends of the necklace together. Take the ends of the string or wire and tie them together in a loose knot. If you're using wire as the band for necklace, use a jewelry fastener to connect the ends of your necklace. Tie your string or twine to these fasteners, and clip them together to secure the necklace!^[18]

   • If you're using a thicker cord or string as the base of your necklace, consider tying or knotting the ends together whenever you wear your homemade jewelry.

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Things You'll Need

• Fork
• Toilet paper roll (optional)
• Yarn
• Scissors
• Jewelry wire or string
• Jewelry fasteners
• Beads
• Jewelry trinkets (optional)
• Metal rings
• Lighter

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