Small folded pieces of black burlap gave this foam-ball ornament a full, rag-style finish. A plastic candy cane forms the hanger, and a sprinkling of faux snow adds contrast against the dark fabric.
Start with a foam ball and burlap pieces
The supplies were burlap in the color of your choice, a foam ball, a hot-glue gun, a plastic candy cane, and faux snowflakes. I used a medium-sized ball because the burlap adds bulk as you work; the original project doesn’t give an exact diameter.
Cut the burlap into pieces. They can be larger, smaller, or mixed in size; I alternated sizes rather than making every piece identical.
Fold and glue until the foam is covered
Fold a burlap piece over, add a small dot of hot glue in the middle, and glue it to the ball. Continue around the ball until the folded pieces fill it out and no foam shows. Use glue suitable for the foam you are working with.
Add the hanger and faux snow
I pressed the plastic candy cane into the ball and added hot glue around it to help keep it secure. Then I sprinkled faux snowflakes over the burlap and hung the ornament on the tree.
The folded burlap has a different shape from my burlap rag wreath, while the burlap and ribbon cone trees use another foam form for Christmas decor.
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