How to Make Ribbon Rose Bows
Ribbon roses are a simple way to duplicate a rose that will not wilt, and the process is quick with long-lasting results. It is used for many purposes, from decorating presents to holding back hair. These roses make excellent and beautiful accessories, especially as a hair bow or addition to a dress.
Things You'll Need
- Working space
- 6 inches of ribbon per one rose, various colors and styles (measurement depends on size of bow)
- 12 inches of green ribbon per rose (measurement depends on size of bow)
- Hot glue gun
- Glue sticks
- Scissors
- Metal hair clips
Instructions
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Decide what size and color you want your ribbon rose bow to be. Experiment with different fabrics such as satin or velvet. The length of green ribbon is to represent the stem and leaves.
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Take the 6 inches of ribbon for each rose. If you want a smaller rose, keep reduce the amount of inches until you are satisfied. Six inches of ribbon provides a medium-sized rose. Lay the ribbon in front of you.
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Use the fingertips of each hand and slowly and evenly roll the ribbon up as you would roll sushi. The tighter the roll, the more intricate the rose will end up looking.
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Dab a bit of hot glue to secure the rose shut onto the end piece after rolling and let dry. Next, squeeze one end of the ribbon rose with your fingertips to spread out the other side. This gives it the appearance of a rose. Position the rose until satisfied, then use the hot glue to secure the pinched part shut.
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Take the green ribbon and tie it into a loopy bow. Glue the ribbon rose to the upper part of the green bow securely, hiding as much of the middle of the green bow as possible. Let it dry. It should resemble a rose with two green loops coming out of the side and two lengths of green ribbon hanging down below.
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Place the metal hair clip behind the rose and secure it with hot glue. Let it dry.
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Trim the green "leaves" as you desire to shape them. Clip the bow into you hair to hold back bangs, at the base of a ponytail or on the side of your head to sweep your hair back.
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Tips & Warnings
Experiment with ribbons that have a different thickness and texture to see what appears best to you.
Always be careful when working with hot glue guns.
