Here are the links to the fantastic sites where I learned to make KORKER ribbon and bows. They explain it, complete with KORKER pictures, so much better than I could.
To make KORKER ribbon and a KORKER bow you'll need:
Oven set to 275 100% polyester ribbon
Aluminum foil Elastic string
Ruler Skinny wooden dowels
Wooden clothespins

Lighter
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