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Before you start making your first ornament you will need some basic tools and materials. The shops below offer supplies that I and/or my ornament making friends recommend.

Polystyrene Foam Balls

Polystyrene Foam Balls

Polystyrene Foam Balls

5 cm, 6 cm, 7 cm, and 8 cm polystyrene smooth foam balls

 Plasteel Corp is a great place to find foam shapes, balls, and eggs.  

If Plasteel Corp’s foam balls are too dense and hard for you, try the balls at LACrafts or ConsumerCrafts.

AdaQuiltedCreations has foam balls that already have markings for a simple 8 division on them and a variety of other shapes. She is located in Greece but can ship worldwide.

Tools

Polystyrene Foam Balls

Polystyrene Foam Balls

All the tools you need can be found on Amazon. I've tried to link to products that are the same or very close to what I use myself.

  • Upholstery Needles
  • Auto-Lock Utility Knife
  • Tape Measure
  • Fine Point Felt Tip Pens
  • Craft Glue
  • Glue Stick
  • Scissors

Ribbon

Polystyrene Foam Balls

Cord Trim

 Ribbon Bazaar has a nice selection of affordable ribbon. 

Cord Trim

Sequins and Pins

Cord Trim

You can find my favorite cord at Fabric Tales.  Everything Plastic Canvas also has a nice selection of cord. 

Sequins and Pins

Sequins and Pins

Sequins and Pins

various colors of loose sequins

 Cartwright’s is my favorite supplier of sequins and sequin pins. 

More Sequins

Sequins and Pins

Sequins and Pins

sequin shapes from idea2sequins

 IDEA2SEQUINS on Etsy is another great place to get sequins. They have some really unique shapes I’ve enjoyed using in my ornaments. 

Below are some more handy tools you can get on Amazon.

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 Want even more ideas where to find the best supplies? Check out my 2015 Tools and Materials Survey Results to see where many of my followers are buying their ornament making supplies.


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