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Old 2014-02-05, 5:08pm
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Is there a tutorial for making pink ribbons??? I am referring to making murrini.

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Old 2014-02-07, 12:14am
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Hi Rudy!

I can't tell you all steps, 'cuz I'd end up writing a book! But maybe I can try and give you a start...

Here's a snap of my Pink Ribbon Murrini, both sliced and applied:





Here are my best "hints" to achieve a similar murrini:

* Print a simplified picture of the Ribbon you'd like to achieve and keep it in the studio for reference. (I usually carry a small version of my "target" image around with me for days and sometimes weeks, studying it so well that I can see it with my eyes closed by the time I hit the torch! . I'm kinda weird though );

* I use three colors of Pink: Medium for the top of the ribbon, dark for the folds/shadows to give the over-under effect, and the lightest pink for the main Ribbon sections;

* Start with a "teardrop" shape of clear to build the ribbon around. Build the upper "loop" section of the Ribbon first, and work your way down to where the loose Ribbon ends cross over;

* Once created, add clear 3/4 around the loop. Then extend a small, angled "tail" of clear from this encasement to give you a base to add the first dangling Ribbon end segment against. Make this first segment the solid ("over") Ribbon end;

* After encasing the first Ribbon segment, butt clear up against it in a triangle shape which will lay the foundation for the second (under) Ribbon end and add a nice separation to them.

I would say the trickiest part for me was wrapping my mind around how to create the over-under section of the two Ribbon ends. I hope by studying the first photo above as well as any inspirational or "guide" pictures or photos you may have, you can get a decent "visual" of how my Ribbon murrini is done and that these little hints help to guide you...

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Old 2014-02-07, 5:04am
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Thank you! I will be contacting you!
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Old 2014-02-14, 4:55am
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Old 2014-02-15, 12:53am
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Hi Knitty...

I have a few left in my stash and I've offered some to Rudy, depending on how she does with her efforts. If she decides to pass for now, though, I'll be in touch - ok?

(Psssttt! Rudy! I hope you'll show us how you're coming along, if you feel like it... Lemme know if you have any questions...)

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