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kevinsbride2B
10-06-2006, 10:35 PM
I thought maybe this would be helpful for any of you that are DIY-ing and need bows or what not. HEre are a few different types of bow tying tecniques! Enjoy and Happy Tying!!!

Florist Bow


MATERIALS (for one)3 yds. ribbon


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1. 8" from one end of ribbon, pinch firmly between thumb and index finger.
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2. Make a 5" loop (half the size of finished bow) pinch tightly. If ribbon is one-sided, twist length to right side. Make second loop and pinch over first two pinches.
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3. Repeat this process forming 4 loops on each side.
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4. Make a center knot by forming a small loop over your thumb, pinch and wire all loops together, trim excess. Wire 14" length to back for tails.
kevinsbride2B
10-06-2006, 10:37 PM
Starburst Bow
MATERIALS (for one)2 yds. ribbon

http://www.offray.com/images/65e1.gif1. Form a loop about 5" long, pinch between thumb and index finger.
http://www.offray.com/images/65e2.gif2. Bring ribbon down and up to form a bottom 5" loop. Repeat to form second set of loops. Cut off excess ribbon and wire center tightly.
http://www.offray.com/images/65e3.gif3. Cut two 14" lengths and one 5" length. Gather 14" lengths at centers and wire to either side of bow.
http://www.offray.com/images/65e4.gif4. Glue 5" length around center, fold the long end in if necessary.
kevinsbride2B
10-06-2006, 10:41 PM
Pinwheel Bow
MATERIALS64" ribbon (If using two ribbons 32" of each)
Small piece of wire


http://www.offray.com/images/65b1.gif1. Cut ribbons into 8" lengths for finished bow.
http://www.offray.com/images/65b2.gif2. One by one, pick up ribbons and pinch together at center.
http://www.offray.com/images/65b3.gif3. Wire centers tightly.
http://www.offray.com/images/65b4.gif4. Separate or fan out ribbon layers.
kevinsbride2B
10-06-2006, 10:45 PM
Starburst Bow
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Dior Bow
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Florist Bow
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ladymelissa
12-09-2006, 04:00 PM
I am going to have to figure this out, I bought some fabric ribbon for x-mas gifts. I hope it works out!