Giſt Wrapping Ideas STEP BY STEP GUIDE ON HOW TO EXQUISITELY WRAP YOUR PRESENTS • PAGE 43 Project 9 How to Create a Dynamic Shredder Bow You Will Need • Ribbon stripper – (www.giftwrappingcourses.co.uk) • Polyester ribbon – 2” wide (two colours optional) (County Baskets) • Double-sided tape • Clear tape • Scissors A modern twist to bow making with our amazing ribbon stripping tool, no gift wrapper should be without this. In this project you will learn how to make a fantastic intricately cut bow.
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Gift Wrapping Ideas
STEP BY STEP GUIDE ON HOW TO EXQUISITELY WRAP YOUR PRESENTS • PAGE 43
A modern twist to bow making with our amazing ribbon stripping tool, no gift wrapper should be without this. In this project you will learn how to make a fantastic intricately cut bow.
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Cut three strips of each colour of the ribbon measuring approximately 15cm/6” long. You can make this bow with one ribbon colour.
Step1
Step2 Leave approximately 2cm/1” on each side.
Place the first ribbon strip in between the teeth of the ribbon stripper.
Apply even force on the stripper and strip the ribbon – do not strip the ribbon off the end.
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Step4
Repeat the same for all six strips of ribbon.
Fold the stripped ribbon in half and twist the ribbon at the base. This will create a beautiful flower effect.
TIP - Gently tug the ribbon in the shredder to ensure ribbon isn’t shredded to the end.
Step3
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Apply clear tape to the base of the ribbon to create a strong stem. Apply double-sided tape around the stem and remove the backing.
Step6 Take another piece of stripped ribbon fold
in half and wind around the double-sided tape. Apply clear tape to the stem.
Step5
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Repeat the process with the remainder stripped ribbons and finish off with double-sided tape.
Take a strip of ribbon approximately 15cm/6” long and strip all the way off the end creating thin strips of ribbon.
Twist the shredded ribbon strip around the double-sided tape and finally secure with clear tape.
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Step7
Make a small cut at the base of the ribbon stem. Ensure the cut is small, do not cut too deep and gently pull apart, do not split the ribbon too deep.
