How to Make Bows

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How to Make Bows

• Modified by the Georgia Agriculture Education
• Curriculum Office
• September 2005

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Making a Florist Bow
Step 1

• Step 1 8 from one end of ribbon, pinch firmly
  between thumb and index finger.
• Step 2 Make a 5 loop (half the size of finished
  bow) and pinch tightly. If ribbon is one-sided,
  twist length to right side. Make second loop and
  pinch over first two pinches.

Step 2
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Making a Florist Bow

• Step 3 Repeat this process forming 4 loops on
  each side.
• Step 4 Make a center knot by forming a small
  loop over your thumb. Pinch and wire all loops
  together. Trim excess. Wire 14 lengths to back
  for tails.

Step 3
Step 4
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Making a PomPom Bow

• Step 1 With ribbon, form a 9 loop equal in size
  to the diameter of the finished bow.
• Step 2 Wrap remaining ribbon around loop as many
  times as is desired for bow.
• Step 3 Flatten loops and cut off triangles at
  end, being careful not to cut too close to the
  center.

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Making a PomPom Bow

• Step 4 Bring ends together to meet in center,
  overlapping triangles.
• Step 5 Secure ribbon at center at notches with
  wire. Pull out loops, twist toward center,
  alternating sides to form pompom.