Creating a honeycomb ball ornament from paper is a fun and rewarding decoration craft that adds a festive touch to any occasion. These decorations are perfect for parties, holidays, or simply to brighten up a room. Here’s a tutorial on how to make your own for any purpose.
How To Make Honeycomb Ball Ornament For Kids
Supplies Needed
- Thick Colored Sheet paper
- Glue stick or white craft glue
- Cardboard for templates (it also ensures each shape is identical)
- String or ribbon for hanging
- Scissors
- Pencil
- Ruler
How to Make Ball Ornament (Written Summary)
Decorating the roof or walls is a core ingredient for preparing a home for any special occasion like birthdays, parties, etc. With this special but easy hanging ball project, learn making your own today:
Step 1: Cut Circle Halves
Take a chart paper and fold it from both sides joining the edges to the centre crease. Then mark the half-circles from top to bottom and cut each one until you have in total 20.
Step 2: Preparing the Halves
Join the edges of the boundaries of each half-circle using the glue. Clip each of them unless the glue gets dried.
Step 3: Attaching Halves
Near the diameter of each join each of the halves to the other. Clip them, too. Now attach a string to the diameter of these collected halves. Open and spread out the halves and attach the first and last one. Your ball is ready to hang!
Tips
- Use the space from the chart papers economically and wisely. Try different ways not to waste the chart.
- For larger balls, consider using more sheets of paper to ensure the honeycomb effect is full and lush.
- Experiment with different shapes for variety, such as elongated honeycombs or heart-shaped honeycombs.
Congratulations! You now have a beautiful, handmade honeycomb ball ornament. These make wonderful additions to any decor and are especially striking when grouped in clusters of varying sizes and colors.
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