Q&A for How to Tie a Bow

The same way. It should be easier to do with a thin ribbon, but obviously it won't look the same since the ribbon is different.

If this is a balloon/curling ribbon, hold the ribbon against a scissor blade with your thumb, then pull the ribbon across the blade. For a wired, floral ribbon, wrap it around a dowel, then slide the dowel out.

The best way to attach the floral bow to the top without showing tape is to not use tape at all. Use bottled glue that dries clear.

Make sure the two sides of the ribbon in the bow are the same length before you start to make it even at the end. Don't worry, and readjust the bow if there is excess ribbon. Just cut the ends off!

Yes, but it is much harder to do and is not recommended. Instead, use ribbon, which is thicker and easier to use.

The easiest way is to buy double-sided ribbon. If you must use one-sided ribbon, you might have to cut your losses and only use the basic bow method, adjusting the ribbon before tightening it to make sure the pattern is facing the correct way.

Yes, you can. However, you'd have to bend the wire while doing the steps and it might break through the end.