1. Make a knot at one end of 22" ribbon
length. At opposite end, poke out wire from one side.
Loosely gather ribbon along this wire down to knot. Do not
pull to hard as it could snap. Continue gathering until
entire side completely is ruffled and curling naturally.
Leave wire end free; do not cut off.
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2. Form rose by holding knotted end in one
hand and begin to spiral gathered ribbon around knot loosely
with other hand. Wrap tightly at first to form a "bud", then
continue wrapping lightly so that it flares out and acquires
an open rose effect.
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3. At end, fold raw edge down to meet
gathered edge, as shown. Secure by wrapping wire length
around knot tightly and catching in free end; cut wire end
off. Adjust "petals" as needed to create desired effect.
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FOR LEAF
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4. Cut a 3" strip of #9 ribbon (1 1/2") wide.
Fold each end diagonally to center. Then, fold each side
towards center again forming a point. Gather bottom end and
wrap with wire to secure .
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DESIGNER TIP
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Fashion an Easy Crimped Rose: At the
end of step 1, lightly hand crimp all of the un-ruffled edge
in tiny little pleats. Then, complete the rose following
last two steps.
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