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1. Form a loop about 4" in diameter and wind the ribbon around 12 to 15 times. Flatten and crease the loop
so the inside end of the ribbon is at the top. Notch all four corners of the folded loop by cutting each corner
at a steep angle. Be careful not to cut all the way through.
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2. Push the notched ends of the loops together in the middle. Firmly tie the notched center with wire or
ribbon using a double knot. Trim the outside edge of the tie.
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3. Holding one side of the loop with one hand, pull the innermost loop out to the right, then pull it toward you
with a half twist. Repeat with the next loop, but twist it away from you. Repeat, until all loops from the same end are
pulled out. Turn the bow around, and repeat alternate twisting on the opposite end, starting with innermost loop.
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4. Occasionally, cut ends will protrude from bow. Twist them into the bow and cut at an angle for a finished
look. Hold the bow at the center and shake it to fluff. Use ties to attach the finished bow to the ribbon around the package.
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Pom-Pom Bow Variations
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Poinsettia Bow
Before pulling the loops out as shown in step 3 on the previous page, cut the ends of the loop to form a pointed
petal shape. Cut the loops completely through the ribbon so that each petal is separate. Pull out the bottom petals
from left to right, twisting at the base where tied. Arrange top petals the same way — no twisting is needed. Knot a
ribbon of a different color in the center to form the center of the flower.
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Chrysanthemum Bow
Before proceeding with step 3 on the previous page, cut three evenly spaced slits from the top of the loop toward
the center. Repeat for the other loops, then continue with steps 3 & 4.
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Aster Bow
Before proceeding with step 3 on the previous page, make an angled cut on one side of the loop (working from the tie
inward), to form a short pointed tip that sticks out. Turn the bow around and repeat this cut on the other loop.
Continue with steps 3 & 4.
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Carnation Bow
Complete steps 1 through 3 on the previous page. Squeeze the bow tightly and cut off all loop ends using a curve cut.
Fan out and shake the bow, then attach it to the ribbon around the package.
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