Selecting Ribbons and Tying Bows

Bows zimportant accessory in many arrangements zused to give a design a finished look zcan create a mood or feeling

Moods zred and green plaid - Christmas zred, white and blue - Fourth of July

Ribbons zmay also be used to make an arrangement look more expensive ztying bows is not difficult but requires practice

Selecting Ribbons zvary according to texture, materials and patterns zassortment of colors, prints, plaids and many other combinations

Selecting Ribbons zgive the design a different look zcatch the eye of the consumer

Selecting Ribbons zconsider the appropriateness of the ribbon for the occasion zribbon is either single faced or double faced

Selecting Ribbons z most ribbon is single faced zhas a shiny side and a dull side

Selecting Ribbons zdouble faced ribbon has the same finish on both sides zcommon ribbon materials include: lace, cotton, velvet, satin, nylon, acetate, plastic, burlap, papertwist

Selecting Ribbons zcurling ribbon is also common in flower shops and is made of polypropylene zsatin is made of glossy fabric

Selecting Ribbons zsatin is the most frequently used ribbon zsatin is the easiest ribbon to work with zcomes in a variety of colors, designs and widths

Selecting Ribbons ztexture - surface appearance of the ribbon zribbons used for formal occasions will have a finer texture than those used for less formal occasions.

Ribbon Sizes zsold on cardboard spools called bolts zcomes in a variety of sizes zribbon size follows an industry standard

Ribbon Sizes zribbons carry a number which is in reference to the width of the ribbon. zThe larger the number, the wider the ribbon

Ribbon Sizes zmost common ribbon sizes or numbers are 1 1/2, 3, 9, and 40 zsome manufacturers no longer make number 100 0r 120

Ribbon Sizes z1 1/2, and 3 are primarily used for corsage work z9 is used for decorating flower pots

Ribbon Sizes z40 is used in wreaths and sympathy flowers

Tying bows zthe size of the bow should be in proportion to the size of the design zfor corsages, the ribbons should extend just beyond the petals of the flowers

Tying bows zthe bow should accent, not draw attention from the flowers