Selecting Ribbons and Tying Bows

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