The Smile Mercantile Craft Co. specializes in quality craft supplies and vintage style seasonal decorations. Enjoy a wonderful selection of twine and trims, paper mache, spun cotton craft shapes, miniatures, and holiday novelties.
We like to think of the Smile Mercantile as an old-time General Store with friendly and reliable folk working behind the counter. We source quality craft supplies from all over the globe, and especially enjoy finding special vintage-style items that inspire nostalgia.
The Smile Mercantile Craft Co. has been selling quality goods since 2010. All orders are carefully packaged, and ship worldwide from Seattle.
We are 100% committed to customer satisfaction. Please feel free to contact us at any time: hello@smilemercantile.com
Valerie Lloyd Owner, Smile Mercantile Craft Co.
Free U.S. shipping on orders over $45!
We ship using the US Postal Service (First Class, Media Mail, Parcel Select Ground, and Priority Mail,) and UPS Ground.
All US shipments include tracking.
Orders are typically processed in approximately 1-4 business days. We do not ship on weekends or holidays.
International Shipping:
International shipments up to 4 pounds in weight are sent via USPS First Class International Mail. We are not able to foresee, or accept responsibility for, any customs delays or additional costs within your country. Note that there is no insurance associated with international mail, and shipping times vary from country to country with possible delays. Tracking is not always available for international shipments.
Currently shipping is not available to the UK or Germany due to specific VAT requirements and packaging taxes, respectively.
Beginning July 1, 2021 EU orders will be charged VAT upon import. You will need to coordinate your VAT payment with the delivery service. Smile Mercantile is not responsible for shipments sent back due tounpaidVAT.
Spun Cotton Balls, Vintage-Style 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 and quantity from the dropdown menu.
These terrific shapes are made out of tightly spun cotton fiber which can be painted, glittered, and embellished. They are made in Germany by spinning cotton tissue on a lathe, 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.
Bulk quantities are also available for sizes 6mm through 50mm.
These spun cotton balls are available in the following sizes: 6mm, 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 14mm, 18mm, 20mm, 25mm, 30mm, 35mm, 40mm, 45mm, 50mm.