Tutorial: DIY Hair Bow

Tutorial: DIY Hair Bow

Create an awesome hair bow accessory for yourself, a friend or whomever.
Spice it up using unique ribbon and accents that really speak to your style!

Items Needed:

• 2" Wide Ribbon (preferably wired ribbon)
• 3/16" (5mm) Wide Ribbon to tie bow with
• Alligator Clip (one per bow)
• Scissors
• An accent of your choosing to glue to the center of your bow
• E-600 Industrial Glue

Step One:

Using your scissors, cut 12" of ribbon off of the spool.

Step Two:

Create a circle with the ribbon by looping the ends together. Allow for some overlapping of the sides so that you're able to securely keep the two sides together.

Step Three:

Flatten the ribboned circle in the middle using your thumb/fingers.

Step Four:

Pinch the sides of the ribbon, while still keeping the shape of the bow on both ends.

Step Five:

Using your scissors, cut off 8" of your 3/16" (5mm) Wide Ribbon.

Step Six:

Wrap your 3/16" (5mm) ribbon around the center of your larger ribbon to keep the pinch you've created in the center secure. 

Step Seven:

When you are finished wrapping the smaller ribbon around the center of the larger ribbon, tie off the smaller ribbon in a knot and cut away the extra strands so that the center of your bow is as flat as possible.

Step Eight:

Using your Industrial Glue, glue your accent to the front of your bow (the front is whichever side looks the nicest) placing the glue on the center where your smaller ribbon has just been placed. Wait for accent to dry.

Step Nine:

Once your accent is dry, flip your bow over and apply your industrial glue to the other side of the center where your smaller ribbon has been placed.

Step Ten:

Apply your alligator clip one of two ways, depending on how you want to wear your bow. Set it on top of the glued area and wait for glue to dry.

And you're done!

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