Print out our free template and trace the fins, tail, and mouth, or you can create your own shapes. These soft and fluffy fish are so bright and cheerful, you’ll want to make a whole school of them!
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Helpful Tip:
Experiment with different colour combinations, because fish come in all the colours of the rainbow. You could even make a pom pom fish with 3 or 4 colours!
Download our free pom pom fish template:
Click on the link below to download our free, printable pom pom fish template! The PDF file will open in a new window. Then simply print the template onto regular 8.5 x 11 (letter size) paper.
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Do I need a pom pom maker to make a pom pom fish?
You definitely don’t need to buy a special tool to make a pom pom. We like to avoid using extra gadgets if possible, and you can make an awesome pom pom using just your hand!
What type of yarn is best for making pom pom fish?
We used a medium weight acrylic yarn (Craft Smart yarn from Michaels) and it worked really well! Acrylic yarn is nice for making pom poms because it doesn’t split at the end like cotton yarn does. Chunky yarn is also a great option for making pom poms, because you only have to wrap the yarn around your fingers half as many times!
What else can I use to decorate the pom pom fish?
Instead of googly eyes, glue black beads or buttons for the fishy’s eyes! And if you don’t have felt, try using a craft foam sheet to make the fins, tail, and mouth. You could even cut and bend pipe cleaners to make these parts!
These fish pom pom are soft, fluffy, and a lot of fun to play with! Add these fish to a garland or mobile, or use a shoe box to create an ocean diorama to put them on display. So fun!
Here’s even more pom pom craft ideas:
Pom Pom Penguins
DIY Pom Pom Dragons
Pom Pom Ice Cream Cones
How to Make Pom Pom Chicks
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