Bow 3D Wavy Lattice Overlay

Unique dimensional bow decoration has lattice overlay 

loops shape, solid base loops shape, 

double-point ends streamer layer. 

All layers are connected with center brad hole. 

Large size bow is perfect for decorating paper craft 

or floral projects, gifts and more, measuring 

approx.  5.5" wide x 3.75" tall (with both streamers). 

Smaller version is sized to work as a bowtie 

for "Snowman 3D Ball Head" project with 

two stem lengths for easier attachment to head. 

ASSEMBLY: 1. Identify and cut the shapes:
A main bow loops
B wavy lattice overlay
C top streamer
D bottom streamer

2. Bend the loops forward slightly at the center dash

cuts near middle and at ends.

Do this for the overlay also.

3. Add some curl to the fattest part of the loops
of main shape, and . . . 

. . . to the lattice overlay.

4. Curve the loops back, one at a time, to bring
the end punch hole/tab to line up behind
the center front, and glue all layers in place.

5. Position and attach the overlay center to
the center of the main whole shape, with
center punch holes lined up.

6. Curve each loop toward back as with main loops

shape, to line up the back tabs and punch holes,

and glue all layers together to connect at center only.

7. Position the loops unit at center front of

top streamer with punch holes lined up, and

attach in place (or wait and use brad to connect).

8. Position bottom streamers shape behind

the other assembly, and attach in place.

OR . . . 

. . . insert a regular size brad through the center

punch hole to join layers.

9. For the bow tie for Snowman ensemble, 

cut the smaller main and overlay shapes,

(omit the lower streamer shape)

and connector stem strip,

then follow steps 2-7 to prepare bow.

Insert the mini brad through all layers,

but don't bend the prongs back yet.

10. Bend the stem ends back at the inner perforations

and forward at the outer perforations as shown

on this picture.

11. Position and attach the connector
behind the bow assembly with center punch holes
lined up.

12. Insert the mini brad from bow assembly front,
bend prongs back toward sides, then bend
the stems inward so that the short segments
of each lay flat next to bow back and glue
to attach.

13. Align the long segments of stem back to back

and glue together.

14. Bow tie is attached to the snowman head
shortly after the head is attached onto
the post by inserting the stem extension between
head and top rosette layers.

Here is the completed (large) bow.

Bow 3D Double Loops

Large gift deluxe gift box has crossed streamers, 

pairs of large and medium joined-strip loops 

and a center large brad for a stunning box-topper 

for gifting or display. 

Measures approx. 6.5" wide x 6.75" long x 1.75" tall. 

ASSEMBLY: 1. Identify and cut the shapes:
A streamer shape (2)
B large loop halves (4)
C medium loop halves (4)

2. Position the streamers into "X" form with

center punch holes aligned, and side edges

lined up at guide dash marks.

Glue the overlapping surfaces together.

3. Join the strip halves together at the squared

ends by overlapping to line up punch holes,

with side edges also aligned.

Complete 2 large loop units and 2 medium loop units.

4. Add some curl to the center only portions

of each loop "half" by running the loop over

a barrel-like tool such as this tailor's pencil

or dowel, while applying thumb/finger pressure

(think curling ribbon).

It may require more than one pass across

the tool to achieve the regular, even curl desired.

5. Form the loop strip unit into its final shape
by bringing rounded ends toward center,
one at a time, aligning punch holes, and
gluing the area around the holes into position. 
Complete this step for all loop units.

6. Position the first large loop unit over the streamer

base with punch holes aligned (here and

throughout), with the loop at the 45 degree angle

that places it halfway between streamer extensions,

and glue in place where surfaces overlap.

7. Position the second large loops unit
over assembly at appropriate angle
as shown, and glue in place.
8. Flatten the loops slightly - use gentle, steady 
downward palm pressure, taking care
NOT to form creases at loop centers.
This will allow medium loops to sit in place better.

9. Position the first medium loop over the
assembly, aligning directly over the steamer
beneath, and attach in place.

10. Position and attach the final medium

loop assembly. Flatten the medium loop

ends in similar manner to flattening

of larger loops in step 8, for a uniform look.

11. Insert a medium or oversize brad through

the center hole punches, bend and tighten

prongs on backside.

Dimensional double bow is now complete,

ready to attach to package or decoration.