Wide ribbon makes a better bow because it stands out more. Try picking a ribbon that matches the theme of your ornament.
You should be left with a small opening in the center of the bow and the 2 tail ends hanging over each other.
If your ribbon has wire in it, it may hold the shape pretty well.
If you have a lot of excess pipe cleaner sticking out, you can cut the ends off with scissors. You don’t have to match the pipe cleaner color to your ribbon since you’ll be covering it up later.
Using the same kind of ribbon will make your bow look more cohesive.
This is to disguise the pipe cleaner in the center of the bow that’s holding the shape.
This will give the edges a more polished look.
If your ornament doesn’t have a hook, you can find packs of them at most craft supply stores.
You can make multiple ornaments with different colored bows or a set of ornaments with the same color scheme.
Skinny ribbon works the best for this type of ornament bow because it can fit through an ornament hook much easier than wide ribbon can.
The wider the object is, the longer the loop on the back of your ornament will be.
The knot won’t hold itself together just yet because the ribbon is too slippery.
Think of making a bow in the same way you’d tie your shoelaces.
If the tails of your bow are too long, you can also use your scissors to cut off some length before you cut them at an angle.
If you’re having trouble getting the ribbon through the metal loop, pinch it between your fingers before you thread it through.
This is a great trick to use if you don’t have any more ornament hooks or you want to spice up some plain decorations.
