Learn how to make a pretty bow using just a plain old fork! Once you see how easy these are to make, you’ll never buy bows again!
These work best with double-sided ribbon, but you can use any ribbon you like. A note about the fork- you can opt to use a regular-sized fork to make small bows, or a Serving fork (much like you’d use for serving a roast) to make larger bows.
You’ll Need
A Length of Ribbon
a short piece of ribbon
a Fork
Place the short ribbon in the center of the fork, weave the second length of ribbon around the fork at least 4 times. Carefully flip the fork over and tie the short ribbon. Remove the bow from the fork by gently sliding it off.
Then fluff each bow section. The end of a pencil works great to slip in between and fluff the pieces out.
That’s it! Were you expecting something more difficult? Now check out how to make a Safe out of a Teddy Bear!
larger ribbon works well on a large salad serving fork. you can use this same method with giant ribbon on a pitch fork.
this certainly sounds easy, i will try this. i think it would make a cute gift. you could put the gift inside the jar & then they could use it for a storage of their choosing.
thanks for the idea.
i want to try the safe and the bow. i tend to be a little “bow challenged”.
i am going to have to try this it looks so easy!
I’m newbie and am enjoying all the different information I’m finding on your site.
This bow idea is GREAT! I used to make bows at Christmas on one of those little plastic bow makers but, this looks much easier. Thanks so much!
i’ve got to try this. i make christmas wreaths and have a hard time making bows. will use a large fork for larger bows.:springsmile:
i tried ti the first time and it all fell off the fork. LOL so back to the drawing board and did it right the next time! how cute!
I worked for a florist for 20-plus years and STILL have trouble making bows. This is a great idea, awesome tutorial, and I am excited to try it. Thank you!!