20 x 30 inch (51 x 76 centimeter) tissue paper sheets will make a ball slightly larger than your head. [1] X Research source 10 x 5 in. (25 x 12 cm) sheets make roughly fist-sized balls. [2] X Research source
If you’re using small sheets of tissue paper, make roughly ½ in. (2. 5 cm) folds instead. You should be able to make at least 16 folds (eight forward, eight back).
You should end up with a long “bow tie” shape. Don’t tie the wire around both halves, or you’ll end up with a fan shape instead. Leave ½ in (2. 5 cm) of extra wire if you want to attach the balls to other objects. [5] X Research source
Bring the fold around to form a circle. Tug the top sheet of paper gently upward to start the ball. Do this on both sides of the fold. Repeat for the top ⅓ of the stack (roughly). Flip the stack over. Repeat for the top ⅓ on the other side. Turn the ball on its side. Tug apart the remaining sheets of paper to complete the ball.
Tie a length of fishing line or string around the ball’s wire. Hang it from a ceiling fixture, or attach to the ceiling using tape or an adhesive hook. Place them on top of vases to make “Dr Seuss flowers. " Make miniature balls and tie them around napkins for a pretty place setting. Stick small balls on wooden skewers to top a birthday cake.
