Spun cotton is an Old World craft with a timeless appeal—and it’s easier to learn than you might think. My free, step-by-step video tutorials guide you through every stage of the process, from the first twist of wire to the final painted detail.
These projects are designed to be approachable for beginners and creatively fulfilling for experienced makers. You can work at your own pace, pause and rewind as needed, and revisit the tutorials anytime—the videos are always publicly available.
You can gather your own materials or pair the videos with one of my curated supplies kits. Each kit includes the exact forms, ribbons, and embellishments I use in my own studio, making it easy to achieve the same beautiful results.
Free tutorials and supplies kits include:
- Let’s Make Spun Cotton Spiders — Free Video → | Supplies Kit →
- Let’s Make Spun Cotton Icicles — Free Video → | Supplies Kit →
- Let’s Make Spun Cotton Candy Canes — Free Video → | Supplies Kit →
- Let’s Make Spun Cotton Hearts — Free Video → | Supplies Kit →
- Let’s Make Spun Cotton Easter Eggs Vintage — Free Video → | Supplies Kit →
- Let’s Make Spun Cotton Easter Eggs Naturalist — Free Video → | Supplies Kit →
In these tutorials, you’ll learn how to:
- Build a lightweight armature from wire and cotton
- Shape and layer cotton for lifelike form and texture
- Apply glue washes for a strong, smooth finish
- Paint, embellish, and trim your piece for a vintage-inspired look
- Create ornaments with the same heirloom quality found in my original works
Whether you’re making your very first spun cotton piece or adding new techniques to your skills, my free tutorials are a perfect place to begin.