I am trying to make bows, help

[buttons-and-bows]

Have any crafter any tips on how to make tiny bows out of 3mm ribbon as mine are turning out like screwed up balls and I am getting very ratty. I have green and red 3mm ribbon and it seems a shame to waste it and but them.

[cheaver]

Have any crafter any tips on how to make tiny bows out of 3mm ribbon as mine are turning out like screwed up balls and I am getting very ratty. I have green and red 3mm ribbon and it seems a shame to waste it and but them.

Make them using a fork?

http://youtu.be/Nd8UGb5kSoY

or fingers?

http://youtu.be/jHYE3EZj3NQ

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[madelaine]

stitch them instead of tying them?
or don't cut the ribbon until the bow is tied?

[buttons-and-bows]

Thank you both, will try both options, Must find a little fork and try my best not to stab myself

[Maelbrigda]

you could also use a glue gun if you have one or glue dots

[Gill]

Have any crafter any tips on how to make tiny bows out of 3mm ribbon as mine are turning out like screwed up balls and I am getting very ratty. I have green and red 3mm ribbon and it seems a shame to waste it and but them.

If you don't get on with the fork or fingers then let me know. I have a wooden bow maker which maybe of help.

[poppa501]

You know if you don't get this then you are gonna have to change your name. "Buttons-and maybe-bows"

[madelaine]

Any success? And how did you do it?

[buttons-and-bows]

I tried a red one with a fork but think I need more patience and practice, ( a lot more )

[madelaine]

I used brute force and ignorance to make these