How to make a ribbon stick for your junior gymnast.

Step 5 Make a duct tape handle

For easy gripping and control of your ribbon stick use duct tape to create a handle which is about 3-4 inches up the dowel by wrapping the tape and securing it smoothly around the circumference of the dowel on the opposite side of the eye screw (think eye screw is at the top and handle is at the bottom). The handle will make it easier for little hands to grasp and control so there aren't any serious accidents resulting from over enthusiastic ribbon stick flailing.