Selecting Ribbons and Tying Bows

Bows

important accessory in many arrangements

used to give a design a finished look

can create a mood or feeling

Moods

red and green plaid - Christmas

red, white and blue - Fourth of July

Ribbons

may also be used to make an arrangement look more expensive

tying bows is not difficult but requires practice

Selecting Ribbons

vary according to texture, materials and patterns

assortment of colors, prints, plaids and many other combinations

Selecting Ribbons

give the design a different look

catch the eye of the consumer

Selecting Ribbons

consider the appropriateness of the ribbon for the occasion

ribbon is either single faced or double faced

Selecting Ribbons

most ribbon is single faced

has a shiny side and a dull side

Selecting Ribbons

double faced ribbon has the same finish on both sides

common ribbon materials include: lace, cotton, velvet, satin, nylon, acetate, plastic, burlap, papertwist

Selecting Ribbons

curling ribbon is also common in flower shops and is made of polypropylene

satin is made of glossy fabric

Selecting Ribbons

satin is the most frequently used ribbon

satin is the easiest ribbon to work with

comes in a variety of colors, designs and widths

Selecting Ribbons

texture - surface appearance of the ribbon

ribbons used for formal occasions will have a finer texture than those used for less formal occasions.

Ribbon Sizes

sold on cardboard spools called bolts

comes in a variety of sizesribbon size follows an industry standard

Ribbon Sizes

ribbons carry a number which is in reference to the width of the ribbon.

The larger the number, the wider the ribbon

Ribbon Sizes

most common ribbon sizes or numbers are 1 1/2, 3, 9, and 40

some manufacturers no longer make number 100 0r 120

Ribbon Sizes

1 1/2, and 3 are primarily used for corsage work

9 is used for decorating flower pots

Ribbon Sizes

40 is used in wreaths and sympathy flowers

Tying bows

the size of the bow should be in proportion to the size of the design

for corsages, the ribbons should extend just beyond the petals of the flowers

Tying bows

the bow should accent, not draw attention from the flowers