Curl Ribbon

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This is a nice way to embellish any package and give the gift a three dimensional feel.

Step 1  

Begin by cutting a 12 inch (30.5cm) length of curling ribbon.

Step 2  

Examine the ribbon. Notice the original curl of the ribbon and which is the shiny and which is the dull side.

Step 3  

Grasp the ribbon at one end between the forefinger and the thumb; have the dull side facing the ground.

Step 4  

Open the scissors with other hand and hold the scissors upwards (contrary to what you normally do with scissors) - have the blade facing upwards, open and wrap your fingers around the middle of the blades and handles with thumb along one blade edge.

Step 5  

Press blade firmly against the dull underside of the ribbon with the thumb.

Step 6  

Pull the ribbon across scissor blade while continuing to press with the thumb.

Step 7  

Release the ribbon from the scissor blade and the curling ribbon will spiral up.

Tips

  • If the ribbon did not curl properly the first time, repeat procedure making sure to use the scissor blade on the same side to strengthen the curl.
  • Curl multiple pieces of curling ribbon and attach together with a piece of wire in the middle and affix to any gift package.
  • It helps to pay close attention when having your gifts wrapped professionally at Christmas time; watch the method used by the wrappers to curl the ribbon.
  • Pressing harder on one edge of the ribbon as you pull it across the scissors will curl it better and tighter.

Warnings

  • Be careful with the scissors when cutting or when pressing your thumb against the blade to curl the ribbon!

Things You'll Need

  • Curling Ribbon
  • Scissors
  • Small amount of thin wire (twist ties usually abound in the home and are free)

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