Download Article Download Article Why buy a cheap tree topper from a store when you can make your very own beautiful bow to grace your Christmas tree? You don't need to be an artist to make a festive bow. Bring Christmas cheer to your entire family by placing an awesome bow of your creation on top of the tree.
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ReferencesAbout This ArticleArticle SummaryX To make a bow for a Christmas tree topper, first measure how long you want the tails of your bow to be. Then, cut 2 pieces of ribbon that are each twice that length. Find the halfway point along each ribbon and tie the ribbons together at those points with a pipe cleaner. Set the tails aside for now. Next, unspool more ribbon from the roll and make a loop near the end. Twist the ribbon at the base of the loop, then make another loop pointing in the opposite direction as the first one. At this point your bow should resemble a bow tie. Twist the ribbon at the base of the loops, then make another loop that’s pointing in a different direction than the first two. Make this loop slightly bigger than the first two. Twist the ribbon again, then make another loop of the same size pointing in the opposite direction. Do this two more times so you have a total of 6 loops. Repeat the entire process, making two smaller loops and then four bigger loops, as many times as you’d like until your bow is the right size for your tree. Bring the final loop up out of the top of the bow and back down, then cut off the excess ribbon. Tie a pipe cleaner around the center of your bow to hold everything in place. Finally, tie the tails you made before to the pipe cleaner around the center of your bow. Secure your bow to the top of your Christmas tree using a pipe cleaner. For tips on how to make the streamers for your bow, keep reading! Did this summary help you? Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 326,069 times. Did this article help you? |