Ribbon roses

Ribbon roses
Some time ago I wanted to make some fabric roses as a fun small present, but the only instructions I could find were somewhat fuzzy on the details. This is obviously not rocket science, but I thought I just might as well share some tips! This is my first instructable, so let me know what you think...
 
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Step 1Tools and materials

Tools and materials
This is what you'll need:
  • piece of ribbon, about 30 cm
  • needle and thread
  • piece of steel/copper wire, about 20-25 cm
I used a fairly thick wire, because that's what I had lying around. The rose is not that heavy, but you do want the stem to have at least some thickness, so I wouldn't use too small a gauge.
  • Green florist's tape.
This is some kind of rubbery stretchy green tape, you can probably get it at any florist. You need about 30 cm per rose.

  • gluegun+glue
  • scissors
  • somewhere to work where you can spill glue

The only things I bought for the roses were the florist's tape and the ribbon. I can't remember exact prices, but I think it came out to about one or two euro per rose, so not that expensive.
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14 comments
Feb 9, 2011. 8:02 AMsabu.dawdy says:
my version didn went so well:(
Mar 6, 2008. 7:23 PMpct4ever says:
I just made some, they are great! I just have to figure out how not to get burned by the glue, but it is still okay! thank you so much.
Mar 9, 2008. 5:20 PMw00ty32 says:
you could put those rubber fingertip things that you use for sowing on when you spead the glue....

(oh, and how do you make the link write something else..)
http://www.fingergloves.com/ <<<These!
May 3, 2009. 8:33 PMxwx says:
When I use a Hot Glue Gun I wet my fingers with spit to make it not hurt AND the glue not stick to me :D
May 3, 2009. 7:25 PMShort One says:
NEETO! This looks great! I hope mine come out as nice as yours did!
Apr 12, 2009. 12:07 PMcaphouse says:
how i can see the large image?
Sep 14, 2008. 6:28 PMraeraethejetplane says:
You can seal the edges of the ribbon with a lighter, passing it over the edge once or twice. Or you can dab clear glue or nail polish on both sides.
Mar 2, 2008. 6:49 PMknitter91 says:
the ribbon roses are REALLY COOL!!! as far as the fraying edges go, try burning them. I've tried it many times with the edges of ribbon for pointe shoes:)
Mar 1, 2008. 10:41 AMGorillazMiko says:
Wow! That's amazing!
They look.... so nicely done. You're AWSEOME!
Great job! +1 rating.
(added to favorites)
Mar 1, 2008. 2:18 PMGorillazMiko says:
These are probably the coolest looking roses made by something else I have ever seen. It's insanely cool!

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