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)
