Make a Cardboard Yarn Pom-Pom Guide

WHAT TO GATHER

Your starting kit.

Clean, dry cardboard with uncrushed edges
A ruler, pencil, and scissors suitable for the board
Paper glue or paper tape as required by the joins
Scrap cardboard and a protective work mat
Yarn, strong tying thread, and scissors suited to yarn

STEP 01

Measure and prepare

Cut two matching 70 mm cardboard rings with 25 mm center openings and one narrow access slit in each.

STEP 02

Lay out the construction

Align the rings and wrap yarn around both through the center until the opening is nearly filled, covering the slits.

STEP 03

Join and shape

Cut yarn along the outer edge between the rings. Before removing them, pass strong yarn between the rings around the bundle center and knot securely; remove the rings and trim.

STEP 04

Check the result

Keep fingers outside the scissor path and collect loose fibers over a tray; the result is a decorative sample. Let all adhesive dry before fitting the intended lightweight contents. Place the project on a flat surface and check that its joints sit square. If a slot tears or a wall leans, remake that piece from sound cardboard rather than hiding the weak join with decoration.

STEP 05

Finish and keep

Smooth exposed rough edges with a thin paper covering where needed, without blocking working slots. Keep the project away from water and heat. Recheck the joints after a few uses and replace a worn piece if it bends or loses its shape.

Before you begin.

How wide should I cut the slots?

Measure the cardboard thickness and test a slot on an offcut. The pieces should slide together with light pressure; forcing them can crush the corrugation and weaken the join.

What should I check before beginning?

Keep fingers outside the scissor path and collect loose fibers over a tray; the result is a decorative sample.

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