Pomander balls, also known as kissing balls are typically crafted for fragrance, however today I’m going to show you how to create Fabric Pomander Balls in a few simple steps. Perfect for spring, these can be crafted for home decor, a special birthday gift, weddings, and more. With the versatility of crafting the Pomander Balls using fabrics in any color, the possibilities are endless.
DIY FABRIC POMANDER BALL INSTRUCTIONS
Supplies Needed:
- 60-2 inch x 2 inch fabric squares cut, using pinking shears, from coordinating fabric
- 1-2 inch Styrofoam ball
- Hot glue gun with additional glue sticks
- Pencil
Directions:
Step 1: Wrap fabric around pencil tip.
Step 2: Add a small amount of hot glue to tip of fabric.
Step 3: Insert pencil into Styrofoam ball. Remove pencil. Fabric will stay in place.
Step 4: Repeat until ball is completely covered. Fabric can be as close together or as far apart as you like.
Step 5: Cut a strip of fabric for the hanger. Fold strip of fabric in half and hot glue the ends together. Insert the hot-glued end of the fabric into the Styrofoam ball using the steps above.
Note: Cutting the fabric from pinking shears keeps the fabric from fraying on the edges and gives a nice look. Medium weight cottons work best, but play around and use a variety of fabrics. Everything from tulle to flannel has been used to make these.
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joanna garcia says
This is too cute and great for a baby shower we are planning for a friend! it seems super easy! cannot wait to make them!
Jennifer H says
Yes, super easy and would make great decor/take home gifts for a baby shower. 🙂
Jara Christensen says
These are so great! I have SO many scraps of fabric and this would be such a cute way to reuse them!
Jennifer H says
absolutely! 🙂
Cynthia R says
What a cute idea, and how knew it could be so easy as just sticking it in a ball.
Elaina says
How cute! I have to try these out for my daughter’s birthday party!
Tammy S says
What a neat idea! I love how easy these are to make. Plus you can use whatever colors you want. Thanks for the idea.
helga says
that is so easy to make and very nice to look at. I love easy crafts.
Janet W. says
What a cute craft to make! I love these cheerful colors you used!
Anita L says
I’ve done many things with fabric, but this is really nice! I could use this idea in many ways! Thanks so much for sharing this fun idea 🙂
alicia k says
these are super cute! great for a bday party
Mary James says
I’m wondering if you wanted to add some fragrance just how would be the best way to do it?
Jennifer H says
Another reader suggested adding a bit of essential oil to the styrofoam before placing the fabric pieces in it. That may work. 🙂
Karen Glatt says
This is a really gorgeous Pomander ball that I want to make these with the colors that you chose. I would make a couple and hang them around.
Debbie Shadid says
Great wedding idea.
Sarah Coenen says
What a TERRIFIC idea!!!! Adorable and functional.
Tamara @ Provident Home Design says
This turned out very cute! Thanks for the tutorial. With 4 young kids I’m always on the look out for kid-friendly decor items!:-)