Learn how to make two sizes of tissue paper tassels in this easy step-by-step craft tutorial with photos. A fun DIY tissue paper craft idea!
DIY Tassels are very easy and fast to make. You can make paper tassels, tassels out of toilet paper tubes, or even fabric tassels, and the process is generally the same.
Today, we are using tissue paper to make handmade tassels. Using the same method we used for all those other tassels, we are going to make two different types of tissue paper tassels.
How to Make a Tissue Paper Tassel
Step 1. Gather Supplies
Supplies Needed:
- Tissue Paper
- Scissors
- Hot Glue Gun and Glue
Step 2. To make a large, long tissue paper tassel, we will use a full-sized piece of tissue paper.
Fold the piece of tissue paper in half, bringing the top edge down to the bottom edge.
Smooth out the top edge to crease it.
Step 3. Cut slits into the tissue paper from the bottom up, about ½" apart.
Stop cutting about 2" from the top folded edge.
Continue cutting the fringe along the bottom edge of the tissue paper.
Step 4. Put a line of glue along the folded top of the tissue paper, and begin to roll the tissue paper.
(The hot temperature of the glue caused the tissue paper to discolor. If you don't want this to happen, you could always use Tacky Glue or even Elmers.)
Step 5. Continue gluing and rolling the tissue paper up into a tassel.
Secure the end with glue so it doesn't unravel.
That is the large-sized tissue paper tassel.
It's more like a pompom with a handle.
How to Make a Small-Sized Tissue Paper Tassel
In this variation, we will use the same method, but the sheet of tissue paper will be cut in half before we begin.
Step 1. Fold a full-size sheet of tissue paper in half, bringing the top edge down to the bottom.
Step 2. Cut along the top folded edge to cut the full-sized sheet in half.
Step 3. Fold the half-sized sheet of tissue paper in half again, bringing the long top edge down to meet the long bottom edge.
Flatten to smooth out the folded top edge.
Step 4. Cut slits up from the bottom edge of the tissue paper about ½" apart, stopping about ¾" to 1" from the top of the folded edge.
Step 5. Glue along the top of the folded edge and roll the tissue paper tassel up.
Step 6. When you get to the end, secure with glue so it doesn't unroll.
That's it!
The small version of the tissue paper tassel is done!
Tissue paper tassels can be used as decorations for birthdays or other fun occasions. String a dozen together and you've got a beautiful tissue paper tassel garland!
You could also use several sheets of tissue paper stacked together, and make a large, thick tassel that could double as a DIY pom pom!
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