Decorative Packaging

Making a Floral Bow

A floral bow is one that has a variety of loop sizes. The larger loops are around the outside of the bow and the sizes gradually get smaller towards the center. They may have as few as four to eight loops or as many as twenty to thirty loops. The loops are spread apart to make the shape oval or round and tails are generally hanging below.

1. Pinch the decorative ribbon and make a loop leaving the tail the desired length.

2. Continue making loops gradually increasing the size of the loops until the bow is full and you have enough ribbon left to make the other tail.

3. Secure the center of the bow with wire. Don’t try to do this with thick wire. You need thin wire like bow tying wire. Bow tying wire is 26 gauge.

4. Fan out the loops.

5. Cut the tails at an angle or in points to finish off the bow. Use the wire to attach the bow to your floral arrangement.

 Many of the items you may need to create your own version of this idea can be found on our website by clicking on the ribbon link in my post.  If you don’t see exactly what you are looking for, please call the phone number on that page.