Putting a bow on a holiday decoration or gift package is that special finishing touch, especially when you make the ribbon bow yourself. But making the ribbon do what you want it to do, without it becoming a tangled mess? That often requires a steady hand and a lot of patience.
No longer! Thanks to this bow-making technique using a fork, you can craft tiny, beautiful bows that look like they’ve been made by a professional.
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To begin, you will need a fork (the longer the spokes the better) and some thin ribbon (2 colors). Next, follow the instructions illustrated in the video below. Within a few minutes you should have a finished bow that looks like this:
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They’re simple and look beautiful!
Here is another video of a similar, less intricate, technique for making a tiny bow with just one ribbon:
Share these handy gift wrapping tips with your friends for the holidays!
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