Bow 3D Lattice 2 Layer

Combination bow includes a lattice loop overlay 

with coordinating solid loops layer, 

solid straight and downward-hanging streamers. 

Measures approx. 5.5" across. 

Great to embellish packages, decorations and other projects. 

Coordinates with "Tote Large 3D Box for Print Panels" 

and "Web Semi Circle Overlay with Punch Hole" designs.

See how this double loop bow is used to embellish

a seasonal tote box at
this LINK. 

ASSEMBLY: 1. Identify and cut the shapes:

A lattice loops overlay

B solid loops overlay

C streamers top layer

D streamers bottom layer

E accordion platform strip

2. Add some curl to the center of the loop portion

of each loops shape by applying finger/thumb pressure

to shape that has dowel or pencil shaft underneath . . . 

causing  the rounded shaping of the tool

to transfer to the loop shape.

3. Layer the overlay on top of the solid loop shape
with center punch holes aligned to help center,
then glue the overlapping centers together.

4. Fold/loop the first solid end toward the center
to align punch holes, then . . . 

. . . fold/loop the adjacent overlay end into
the same position, and glue ends in place
behind loop centers.
Repeat for opposite loop ends to bring them
to center and glue in place.

5. Layer the top and bottom streamer shapes

with center hole punches lined up . . . 

. . . taking care that they are centered
in relationship to each other, then glue
overlapping surfaces together.

6. If preparing the Halloween themed bow,
now is the time to position the web semicircle overlay
with hole punch aligned, sides centered,
and glue in place at center.

7. Position the loops unit over the streamers

unit with holes aligned.

It may be helpful to use a pointed tool

such as this awl to insert through punch holes

to help align all layers.

Apply glue between loop and streamer units
as desired, then insert stem of regular size
brad fastener through all layers and bend
prongs out on back.

8. If mounting the bow onto something, such as

the gable tote box, it may be helpful to provide

a glue-to surface that is raised.

The accordion fold strip will accomplish that.

Prepare the strip by bending alternate perforation

lines as valley, and remainder as mountain folds.

Apply adhesive to half the panels, then close up
the accordion folding to create a stack.
Apply pressure to allow glue to stick.

Apply glue to the remaining unglued panels,
then return to stack and apply pressure
until the entire stack is glued in place.

9. Position and glue the stack behind the bow

center.

To attach bow other object apply glue to

bottom of stack and then attach in place.

Here is the completed Halloween themed

gable tote box with bow plus web overlay.

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.