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Learn how to select the right ribbons and tie beautiful bows to enhance the overall look of your floral arrangements. Discover the importance of ribbons, the different types available, and the techniques to create stunning bows. Perfect for both beginners and experienced florists.
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Selecting Ribbons and Tying Bows Original by Linda Rist Modified by Georgia Agricultural Education Curriculum Office September 2005
Bows • important accessory in many arrangements • used to give a design a finished look • can create a mood or feeling
Moods • red and green plaid - Christmas • red, white and blue - Fourth of July
Ribbons • may also be used to make an arrangement look more expensive • tying bows is not difficult, but requires practice
Selecting Ribbons • vary according to texture, materials, and patterns • assortment of colors, prints, plaids, and many other combinations
Selecting Ribbons • give the design a different look • catch the eye of the consumer
Selecting Ribbons • consider the appropriateness of the ribbon for the occasion • ribbon is either single faced or double faced
Selecting Ribbons • most ribbon is single faced • has a shiny side and a dull side
Selecting Ribbons • double faced ribbon has the same finish on both sides • common ribbon materials include: lace, cotton, velvet, satin, nylon, acetate, plastic, burlap, papertwist
Selecting Ribbons • curling ribbon is also common in flower shops and is made of polypropylene • satin is made of glossy fabric
Selecting Ribbons • satin is the most frequently used ribbon • satin is the easiest ribbon to work with • comes in a variety of colors, designs, and widths
Selecting Ribbons • texture - surface appearance of the ribbon • ribbons used for formal occasions will have a finer texture than those used for less formal occasions
Ribbon Sizes • sold on cardboard spools called bolts • comes in a variety of sizes • ribbon size follows an industry standard
Ribbon Sizes • ribbons carry a number which is in reference to the width of the ribbon • the larger the number, the wider the ribbon
Ribbon Sizes • most common ribbon sizes or numbers are 1 1/2, 3, 9, and 40 • some manufacturers no longer make number 100 0r 120
Ribbon Sizes • 1 1/2 and 3 are primarily used for corsage work • 9 is used for decorating flower pots
Ribbon Sizes • 40 is used in wreaths and sympathy flowers
Tying bows • the size of the bow should be in proportion to the size of the design • for corsages, the ribbons should extend just beyond the petals of the flowers
Tying bows • the bow should accent, not draw attention from the flowers