Spun Cotton Balls, Vintage-Style Paper Ball Craft Shapes, Select by Size
Spun cotton balls for craft projects available in 13 different sizes from 6mm to 50mm in diameter. Choose your desired size from the dropdown menu.
These classic craft shapes are made out of tightly spun cotton fiber which can be painted, glittered, and embellished. They are made in Germany by spinning cotton cellulose tissue on a spindle, forming it into various shapes. These dense "pressed paper" balls make great starters for vintage-style ornaments or decorations. Each ball has a single hole in one end.
Spun cotton craft shapes work well with acrylic craft paints, can be adhered with white glue or hot glue, and can even be used as a form for polymer clay projects. It's a versatile craft supply, made of all natural materials. The surface texture is similar to watercolor paper.
These spun cotton balls are available in the following sizes: 6mm, 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 14mm, 18mm, 20mm, 25mm, 30mm, 35mm, 40mm, 45mm, 50mm.
Handy size comparisons / rough estimates:
- 6mm = Just Larger than Peppercorn
- 10mm = Pea
- 14mm = Blueberry
- 20mm = Grape
- 25mm = Marachino cherry
- 35mm = Walnut / Avocado pit
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Orders are processed in 1-3 business days from our warehouse in Portage, Indiana.
We ship via US Postal Service:
- First Class & Ground Advantage: avg 4-8 days
- Priority Mail avg 2-4 days.
UPS Ground:
- 5-7 avg business days
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