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Why get out scissors and cut yourself by trying to curl ribbons that way? Just use your fingernails!

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EditSteps

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    Hold the top of the ribbon with your right hand, with the bottom side (not shiny side) of your ribbon facing upward.
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    With your left hand, pinch the ribbon in between your pointer finger and your thumb, with your thumb on top.
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    Dig your fingernail a little bit into the ribbon.
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    Quickly pull your right hand outward, drawing the ribbon through your fingernail.
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    This should work just like it does with scissors.
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    Pull bows, Curling ribbons, Crepe streamer, gift wrapping, bag, box.
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    Finished.
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EditTips

  • Make sure you run your thumb nail across the not shiny side of the ribbon.
  • Have a long thumb nail. That will make it easier to curl.

EditWarnings

  • Be sure to use your nails only, because if you don't you'll cut yourself.
  • Don't go slowly. The quicker you pull the ribbon, the curlier it will be.

EditThings You'll Need

  • A ribbon (not the fabric kind)

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Categories: Gift Wrapping

Recent edits by: Lunar Launch, Scott Cushman, SilverSparkz

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