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RIBBON LOOPS

This "bow" is formed by simply making a series of ribbon loops and mserting the in-dividual loops into a wreath or arrangement to give thc finishcd appearance of a bow. Refer to General Information and Instructions on pages 3-4.

2 yards No. 40 ribbon Tie wire Craft glue

Cut six 7" lengths of ribbon. Fold cach length In half. Gather cut edges together. wrap and twist wire to secure Vt" from cut edge.

Leave wires sevoral inches long to be in-serted into basket ot flowers or greens or to be added to a wreath.

Cut a 5" length of ribbon and roli it mto a cylinder overlapping ends W for center. Glue together and set aside to dry.

Cut two 8" lengths of ribbon for desired.

LOOPY BOW

Two Sizes

Approximate finished diameters - 5" and 6" Refer to General Information and Instructions on pages 3-4.

Choose ribbon width according to size of finished bow desired.

NOTĘ: The ribbon for these bows must be alike on both sides and should be fairly stiff.

2 yards No. 3 ribbon = approx. 5" dlameter 2 yards No. 9 ribbon = approx. 6" diamter Stapler Craft glue

The instructions are written for No. 3 ribbon Any changes for No. 9 ribbon are in

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Measure I0"( 12”) from one cnd and make a loop to the back - do not crease. Continue looping ribbon back and forth making 5” (6") loops directly under the one before until you have 6 (5) loops on both sides.

Staple at center. Glue one end into a circle to cover the staple.