What type of ribbon for korker bows

If that's the case, you need to be certain the hair bow you offer is the perfect one. The best way to do that is to make it yourself.

Korker bows are the best because you can use just about any type of ribbon to make them. A huge selection of gorgeous ribbons are available, so be sure to check the composition of your perfect ribbon before you start working. To get corkscrew curls in ribbon, you bake them -- yes, bake. As in, put in a hot oven. This works with just about all ribbon types : polyester, grosgrain , and even satin or organza. Most modern fabrics have at least some polyester, a plastic, in the threads. When it bakes, the plastic melts and conforms to the corkscrew shape on the dowel.

It fuses into that shape when it cools. Set them on a cookie sheet and bake at degrees for about twenty minutes.

Let them cool completely. Your ribbons may look a little wonky on the ends. Trim off any weird pieces. Cut the ribbons into desired length.

These pieces are about four inches long and since I want the bows fairly full, I've used six dowels worth of ribbon. ETA: Depending on the type of ribbon you use, you may need to seal the ends to prevent fraying.

Acrylic ribbon can be sealed by holding the cut end near a flame briefly until it melts very slightly, or dab the ends with Fray Check. Some ribbons may be just fine if you cut at a 45 degree angle. Center your little bundle of ribbon on a piece of thread long enough to work with. Twelve inches is more than enough.

Kind of mix them up a bit so the colors don't clump together too much. Gather the thread tightly and tie a good, secure knot. Wrap it around one more time and tie it again. Glue your hair clip to the bundle. You may want to line the clip with ribbon first, but with a full bow like this, I don't find it terribly necessary. Once the glue has set, flip it over and trim the ends if you'd like to clean it up a bit.

Now go make a little girl happy! Reply 4 years ago. Reply 11 years ago on Introduction. It's not too hard. Before you get to step 6 where you start tying your bow with thread, I would thread a needle, two strands of thread and knot it really well.

Instead of just tying, I would bring the needle up and down through the stack of ribbons a few times. Then push your needle through the middle of a ponytail holder, wrap the thread around once or twice, then back through the holder again.

Repeat until it feels secure. I hope that helps! Good luck! Thank you so much. I also have another question, I made one the other day but its not as round looking as yours. Mine seems to look a little droopy, how can I make it be puffy and round looking. The wider your ribbon, the wider your dowel needs to be. You may have to experiment with different sizes to find the one you like the best. Smaller dowels make tighter korkers. Wooden Clothespins Scissors. Wrap it tightly around the dowel all the way down, leaving no space in between.

At the other end, use a second clothespin to hold it tight, and then cut it off at an angle to prevent fraying. Place the dowels on a cookie sheet and put them in the oven for 30 minutes at degrees. Take the ribbons out and let them fully cool. This is important. Usually about a half hour is good, depending on the temperature of your house. Check the ends where the clothespins were.

If they have hard spots or have become flat from the clothespins, cut them off at an angle. Run a lighter over the edges of the ribbon to seal them and prevent fraying. A quick swipe is all you'll need. Wasn't that easy? Think of all the things you can create when you make korker ribbon! I love to make hair bows for my daughter.

I've made specific ones for her to match different outfits. My favorite was when I did two in her school colors for Kindergarten graduation. She wore one in her hair and another pinned to a white dress.

It was so pretty! Many people like to use them for gift wrap, and what a great idea that is! You could also make a hair bow and clip it to a gift so that it does double duty.

Gift wrap and hair bow all in one! I have also seen people use them to adorn sneakers and flip flops. I never asked, but I'm assuming they tie them into the laces. Imagine a pop warner cheerleading team with little bows on their shoes?