How to Make a Ribbon Bow from a Plastic Straw

How to Make a Ribbon Bow from a Plastic Straw

Using only one straw, you can make a pretty bow (or ribbon)
suitable for adding to craft, accessories, and gifts. If
made using a pink straw, you could wear it to support the
cause of breast cancer prevention. Follow the instructions
to make your own little straw-based bow.

!! Steps !!

Cut the straw into three parts, as shown in the picture. Cut open
the 8.5cm (3.3'') piece (as indicated in the earlier image).

Fold the cut piece in half. Cut a diamond style shape in the
center of this piece, as shown in the picture. Click on the image to
enlarge, if needed.

Cut open the part of the straw that has the flexible or concertina
piece.

Stroke down on the end with the back tip of a teaspoon. Do this
until it sits flat.

Fold this piece in half.

Cut the center in a mountain shape, as shown in the picture.

* This picture shows the complete set of three parts.
Create the little ring or loop that sits around the longer parts
of the bow. Cut a small ring from an intact piece of straw; this
will be used to slip over the longer pieces and hold them
together.

Place the layers together as shown in the picture. Add the loop or
ring.

Thread the loop over both pieces.

Push it until it reaches the center.

Bend the straw part that has the flexible or concertina piece.

Create the bow shape.

Loop one side of the 8.5cm (3.3'') piece and tuck it into the loop
or ring.

Repeat with the remaining side.

The ribbon or bow is made.

Check that the bow is sitting evenly. Make any adjustments needed.

Cut it any length you like. Trim fancy ends if wished.

!! Tips !!

Slip it onto a hair pin; it makes a lovely hair ornament for a young
girl.

This ribbon made from a striped straw.

!! Things You'll Need !!

* 1 plastic straw (the straw used in the pictures measured
6mm, 21cm (0.23'', 8.2'' Frex)

* Scissors

* Spoon

* Towel

!! Related WikiHows !!

* Make Hearts from Plastic Straws

* Make a Bird out of a Plastic Straw

* Celebrate Cancer Awareness Month

* Support the Breast Cancer Council

!! Sources And Citations !!

* http://www.geocities.jp/min_pda/ - Original source, shared with
permission.

* http://kitchenplasticarts.blogspot.com - Original source, shared
with permission.

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