i have the clover pom pom maker....yes the yarn can get caught on the feet, but there are things you can do, like lifting your arms up higher to miss the feet when you wrap.....but the pom poms they produce are well worth it....you can make them as light or dense as you want....to make it denser, just wrap a second layer.....go one way on both halves, then make a 2nd pass coming back, just remember, a 2nd layer will make it a little tougher to cut....so make sure your scissors are well cared for, sharp and adjusted.....remember your mom's sewing scissors that we were NOT allowed to touch as kids.....well now they are your scissors that no one else in the house is allowed to touch
Can you do a video on how to keep a pom pom together for a hat. I made a 6 inch pom pom for my ribbed beanie, tied it together as tight as I could with elastic string, and cotton yarn I mean I really had thing tied tight and it STILL came apart after my daughter wore the hat for a week. Thank you Alyssa, I really like your videos.
I k ow this was meant as a review but it worked great as a tutorial too! I own #1&2 and have never taken them out of their packaging lol I’ve just always used a piece of cardboard to make mine because it was quicker for me since I didn’t know how to actually use those.(I hate reading directions 😂) I’m happy to know I have the 2 best and now I know how to actually use them! Thanks❤️
Basically, the clover tassel maker made pom poms the way I learned how (over a piece of cardboard) except the center is hallow. Basically, I cut cardboard the size I want it (about 4" because I still need to trim) and then wrap the same way you did the tassel makers. I tie the yarn the same way you did, except like I said the center is a solid piece of cardbaord. Then cut the 2 sides and trim to size. It only makes 1 pompom instead of 2, but I can make any size cardboard I want as a template and its free because I am recycling old cardboard packaging. I know there is a way to do it from a circle piece of cardboard or from a fork, because I have heard of both on youtube but I never tried those. I like wrapping over the square cardboard 🤷🏼♀️
I hovered over the thumbnail for a preview of your video. When the insert of the "scientists" popping the sphere came up and made me laugh, I decided to view the video, which I enjoyed even though I don't craft with pompoms.
I make my pom poms by hand. I use kind of a combination of 2 and 3. I cut out two donut shapes with a wedge missing and two circles the size I want the pompom to be. I wrap the yarn around the donut shape like on #2 and when it's thick enough I tie it. Then I cut all the loops and trim it with the circles like #3.
On tiring the knots when u rap the end twice then titan the yarn an tie the second knot. I don’t know what it’s called doing it that way but it helps making a tight knot
Hi Alisha, I have the Clover pom pom makers. I like them but, I haven't been able to tie them tight enough so that the yarn pieces don't come out when tugged. As for storage, I use a clear over the door shoe organizer for stuff like this. I do many different crafts and the clear shoe pockets are great for everything from paint brushes to jars of rubber cement/modpodge. I think sandwich size ziplock bags work well for keeping all the small pieces of a tool together and easily removable. Thanks for your fun and informative video. 🧶💜🤟
I don’t like pompoms but if i did start making them I definitely would buy one of the top two, they look like a great investment that won’t break the bank! Thanks so much for the review!
Love! Love! Love! Your reviews! This was soo informative! I bought the Red Heart maker. When I opened the package… SMH! I couldn’t even try so I threw somewhere. 😁 Now thanks to your review, I know it’s “ supposed” to work. 😮 I recently purchased the Clover pompom maker. Wonderful! Now I’ll try the Clover Tassel Maker. You are the best!!!
Thank you so very much for the review! I've never invested in one because I had never seen them "in action"... I'm ready to buy one now. Personally, I liked the results from the #2 slot, the Clover pom maker. It's going on my "Grama Wants" list. 😁
#1 pom pom maker is good. #2 is a waste of yarn. #3 maybe. #4 nope. I also use the circles that come 3 in a package and of course pom poms from Amazon.
