How to Make a Cheerleading Hair Bow

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Grab a few different colors of ribbon.

   If you are using 2 different colors, cut them both to 1 1/2 feet (.45 m) long, but cut two sections of one.
   
   If you are using 3 different ribbons, cut them all to be 1 1⁄2 feet (0.5 m) long.
   
   Also cut a 3 inch (7.6 cm) piece of any of the ribbons for the middle of your finished hair bow.
   
   Don't worry about cutting your ends yet; we'll do that near the end.
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   Step 2: Using the glue gun

   Do it as fast as possible so it doesn't dry.
   
   If you can, have someone else helping you
   -- four hands work faster than two.
   
   You probably don't want to get the glue on your carpet or nice counter top.
   
   Set down some newspapers or use a surface you're not worried messing up. , Press down cautiously and wait to dry.
   
   Try to get it as straight as possible
   -- you want each color to be displayed equally.
   
   If you have only two colors, be sure to have the odd color out in the middle. , Do it fast! Pin down the ends of the first ribbon if you're worried about it moving. , Be careful while you press down as to not burn yourself.
   
   You should now have a tri-toned piece of ribbon, in all your school's colors (or whatever colors you want).
   
   Now the ribbon is complete and you can move onto forming the bow!
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   Step 3: draw a line on the edge of the first ribbon piece.

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   Step 4: Carefully place the second ribbon piece onto the wet glue.

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   Step 5: Draw another line of glue on the second ribbon piece.

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   Step 6: Carefully place the third ribbon piece onto the wet glue.

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