SELECTING RIBBON AND TYING BOWS Chapter 8 Unit

SELECTING RIBBON AND TYING BOWS Chapter 8 Unit 8

Essential Questions 1. 2. What are various sizes of ribbon? What are various materials ribbons are made from?

Introduction Bows are used for various holidays, events, and floral arrangements. Bows are an accessory meaning they are not required for an arrangement. Bows add: Color, Style, Finished look to the arrangement, and can make the arrangement look more expensive.

Selecting Ribbon Single-Faced Ribbon: Has a shiny side and a dull side. Double Faced Ribbon: Both sides are shinny.

Selecting Ribbons Style: Cotton, Velvet, Satin, Nylon, Plastic, Burlap, Paper Twist

Selecting Ribbons Satin Glossy fabric Most common to use Easy to use

Selecting Ribbons Texture: Surface appearance of the ribbon from fine to coarse.

Ribbon Sizes Bolts: Ribbon is sold on cardboard spools. Common Sizes: 1 -1 ½ , 3, 9, and 40

Ribbon Sizes Ribbon # from 1 -120 Ribbon Sizes from ¼”-4 ¼”

Ribbon Sizes 1 -1 ½ and 3 Ribbon used for Corsage

Ribbon Sizes #9 Ribbon used for Pots

Ribbon Sizes #40 Ribbon used for Wreaths

Tying a Bow Practice with small ribbon. Be patient Take Your Time Bow should not draw attention from the flowers.