Did you know that cotton candy was invented by a dentist? But there’s no need to worry about cavities (or melting, for that matter) with this sweet (fake) cotton candy garland. Click through for instructions on how to make your own! (PS – Remember these cotton candy trays?)
Materials: cotton batting, scissors, spray paint, twine, needle, glue gun, white paper, tape.
Step 1: Cut batting into a 3 x 6 inch (no need to be exact) rectangle, with one side rounded off.
Step 2: Gently pull on the top layer of the cotton batting, so that it’s still attached, but looks ‘fluffy.’
Step 3: In a well-ventilated area, spray paint the rectangles.
Step 4: While these are drying, create your paper tubes by rolling up a pieces of 4 x 4 inch white paper. Tape to secure. If it looks too long, snip off the top.
Step 5: Apply hot glue to the straight end of the batting. Lay the paper tube on it and press til set.
Step 6: Roll up the batting and glue the open end down. Fluff batting again to get a good shape.
Step 7: String the “cotton candies” onto a length of twine.
Step 8: Hang and enjoy!
This would be so cute for a carnival or circus-themed party, or a pretty, pastel baby shower!
Photography by Tim Gibson.
STEL STYLE
July 29, 2013
this decoration is so cute!! it’s so original and easy to do, nice idea!!
http://www.thestelstyle.com
lyndsay // coco cake land
July 29, 2013
omg i love it! beautiful tutorial and styling, chiara! love the photos.
Tanya @ myinvisiblecamera
July 29, 2013
THIS! This is such a fantastic idea! Now to plan an occasion where I can use it!!
Desiree
July 29, 2013
Adorable. I agree, perfect for a circus themed party! So fun.
jennifer prod
July 29, 2013
i like that this garland serves multiple purposes.. ie.. dessert is ready!
Kia @ With Lovely,
July 29, 2013
Cute take on the cotton candy garland! You can see my version w/ lights here: http://www.withlovely.com/diys/cotton-candy-lights-on-buzzfeed
georgia stewart
July 29, 2013
how cute and so very sweet , thanks for sharing i am going to try them they are way cute
kindest regards
georgia stewart
Anne's Scribbles and Doodles
July 30, 2013
Wait… It’s fake? I thought they were real the moment I saw this post’s thumbnail photo on bloglovin!
http://annescribblesanddoodles.blogspot.com/
Crystal
July 30, 2013
Wow, what an amazing idea! But really, all of your postings are! Any chance you can share where that darling cake stand is from? 🙂
Paulette Leto
July 31, 2013
That’s very cute, and looks just like real cotton candy! I hope nobody tries to eat one by accident!
Sandra | Simply Peachy
August 9, 2013
So cute!!