Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Ribbon Hair Bow Ideas

More than anything else, making hair bows out of ribbon is an art in itself. It requires a lot of creativity and skill, as well as artistry, to create good styles and designs. Unfortunately, this may seem like a lot for beginners. Nevertheless, there are many ideas and tips available about ribbon hair bow making that can be used when learning make ribbon hair bows.


When to Re-Do and When to Twist?


People who have tried making ribbon hair bows may have twisted the ribbons once, twice and thrice, or more, in order to get the style and design that they intended to have. There are cases, however, where the ribbon bow returns to its original unwanted form and shape. If this happens, then the person may re-do the ribbon bow in order to obtain the desired shape and form. Twisting the ribbon again would not be enough because the desired shape would not be obtained just by simply twisting it.


Make a Good Ribbon Hair Bow


A common problem that people encounter in making ribbon hair bows is that, at times, they are forced to re-do their style and design over and over again. This simple problem, however, may be prevented by making sure that the shape of the ribbon hair bow intended to be made is right and proper. When planning the style and design to be made, the person must always take into consideration the proper length of the ribbon to be used. Meanwhile, it is very important that the ribbons are held in the proper position before the center is secured or pinned.


Attaching Ribbon Hair Bows on Colorful Hair Clips


The most important thing to remember and keep in mind while making a ribbon hair bow to be placed on a hair clip is to make sure that all the end joints are not only hidden but also are concealed from the naked eye. Failure to do this would not only destroy the look and the appearance of the ribbon hair bow, it will also draw some laughs and fashion criticisms from people who will see it. To conceal the hair clip, use ribbons that are of the same color with that of the hair clips so that they can blend together.


The Windmill Style Star Jasmine Ribbon Bows


A person planning to make a wind mill ribbon hair bow would need to have a ribbon 30 inches long and 1 inch wide, a pair of scissors, a tying wire and/ or an alligator clip. To begin with, the ribbon must be equally divided into five sections and then folded in a zigzag manner. Thereafter, the layers should be stacked together while holding the center. It is very important that the center be secured with a wire. This is usually done by tying the wire around the bow center. Finally, the bow must be attached to the alligator clip in order to secure it.







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