How Do You Make A Ruffled Ribbon Rose?
Spectacular ribbon roses will bloom right before your eyes. Luxurious and magnificent roses can be created in minutes. Making ribbon roses has become quite popular because it is very easy, versatile, and fast. You can also create themes and add your own personal touch; such as color, and texture. Beads can also be incorporated in a tasteful manner. You can repeat this rose and the result will always be different. It looks fantastic in large scale and also in miniature. The abbreviation for ribbon width is RW. Materials: 1½ yards of 1½ inch of ribbon: 36 RW, wired or non-wired Scissors Crinoline Needle and Thread Basic Method: Begin by folding one end of the ribbon down diagonally toward you. This folded ribbon forms the edge of a square. Leave a tail of ½ inch. Fold this portion in half to “close the book.” Place your thumb 1/8 inch away from the fold, and fold again, against your thumb to begin rolling. Roll the short tail as well and continue to roll. As you role several times you wi