One of the biggest requests I get is how to make the topiaries that are in the back of my prepare. Actually, I didn't make those topiaries, simply I've figured out an easy way to make them out of ribbon roses. I showed how to make ribbon roses in a previous video. But these are slightly unlike and easier, considering I use regular articulate tape, and the bottoms of the ribbon roses have exposed record that doesn't look so hot, but is hidden when all the roses are squeezed together in the topiary. Y'all'll see on the video.

Footstep one: Cut ribbon to well-nigh xxx″. You'll need virtually 25 of these ribbon lengths to make 25 ribbon roses.

Step 2: Add tape to the bottom edge of the ribbon, so about half is on the ribbon and half is off of it.

Step iii: Place a skewer at the far correct end of the tape/ribbon and press against the tape. So showtime rolling tightly to get a tight loop of ribbon. Equally y'all roll, squeeze the tape into itself and the skewer.

Step 4: As you go around, don't roll information technology so tightly. Just as in real roses, the center'southward petals are tighter, and the ones on the outside are looser, so let the ribbon roll around loosely, but proceed pinching the tape into the skewer to secure it.

Step 5: Afterwards y'all're done, you'll find that the bottom looks bad because the tape is exposed. Also, some of the tape might not have stuck so well to the skewer. Just add together more tape, or use a mucilage gun to secure loose ends. Don't worry almost the exposed tape. It will be hidden when all the roses are placed together on the foam ball.

Step half-dozen: Insert the ribbon roses into a small foam ball. The cream ball I used was nearly three″ in diameter. You'll need well-nigh 25 ribbon roses to cover the ball. When the roses are placed tightly together, you lot do not see the tape on the lesser.

Footstep seven: You can hang the floral ball, insert a dowel into it to make a standing topiary, and set up information technology on a candle holder or minor container. You tin can even add together a boutonniere handle to make a bouquet that will last forever. This is a bang-up thought for parties, weddings, and ribbon manufacturing conventions. Okay, that last suggestion was kind of lame.

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