Bow-ology 101
A little overwhelmed with designing your packaging?
No need to fret, our friendly staff can walk you step by step in your design process.
Step 1: What ribbon will you be using?
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What type of ribbon will you be using for this project? Satin (smooth and shinny), Grosgrain (textured), or sheer (see through).
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What ribbon width will you need? Common widths are 1/8", 3/8", 5/8", 7/8", 1 1/4", 1 1/2", and 2" other widths are available.
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What color? We have 196 stock colors to choose from! See our color charts here:
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Need specialty ribbon or printed ribbon? Call our staff today!
Step 2: What style of bow are you needing?




1 Tail up, 1 Tail down






Step 3: What size would you like your bow?
We measure bows in the terms "Head" and "Tails".
The drawing to the right will show you how to measure these points.
Step 4: Any special touches?
Now that you have designed your bow, do you want to add anything additonal to your bow like a twist tie, ribbon loop, or hangtag?
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twist ties- twist ties can be cut to the perfect lenght of your project. They come in clear, metalics, and colors.
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Ribbon loops- would like to place your bow on a box? We can design your bow to fit your box and attach with rubber band loops, elastic loops, and stretch loops.
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Hang Tags- Adding your company logo or hangtag completes your package. Our team can tie these on your product for that professional finish!
Bow Head= 3"

Bow
Tails=2"
Twist Tie Bow

Ribbon Loop Bow
