You’ve always wondered how to make the perfect holiday bow, and today’s the day to learn how! Follow our step by step instructions by our floral design team!
Supplies:
Pipe Cleaner – 1 per bow, preferably one that will blend in
5-7 yards of your desired ribbon *Remember, ribbon is measured in feet!
Start about 2-3" from the bottom for a tail
Pinch and Gather Across
Twist the Ribbon and Turn it Towards You
Create a Small Loop (The Pipe Cleaner Will Later Go Through Here at the End)
Tuck, Pinch & Twist
Make Your First Loop, Go Away From You on the Top Ones. (Make Your First Few Smaller)
Twist the Ribbon, So the Right Side is Showing
Hold Tight!!
Make Another Loop Pointing Down
Keep Making Loops, Twisting the Ribbon Each Time to Show the Right Side. Keep it Pinched Tightly
Keep Making Loops, One Up, One Down
Pinch and Twist!!
Keep Making Loops!
Fluff
Insert Pipe Cleaner into the Small Loop You Made in the Beginning
Once the Pipe Cleaner is Through the Small Loop, Don't Let Go Yet!
Weave the Pipe Cleaner Between Your Two Fingers Holding the Bow. Be Sure to Wrap All the Loops!
Pull the Pipe Cleaner Tight!!!! Twist the Ends Together
TAH-DAH! Your Finished Product!
You can top the tree with your bow, make a wreath, or put them on presents! So many possibilities, and they will look professionally done!
Happy Holidays from Epting Events!
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