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How to Roll Craft Ribbon Without a Spool

by Maria Tussing
  • Overview

    Winding ribbon without a spool is something many crafters may have to do at one time or another. Whether it's because the ribbon didn't come with a spool, or the spool was lost along the way, knowing how to wind ribbon without a spool can save time and a mess later.
  • Winding Ribbon Without a Spool

 
  • Step 1

    Hold one end of the ribbon between your thumb and the palm of one hand, with your fingers together and straight.
  • Step 2

    With the other hand, wrap the ribbon around the four fingers of the hand holding the ribbon until you reach the end.
  • Step 3

    Use a straight pin to fasten each end of the ribbon to the main coil of ribbon, forming a circle with both ends secured.
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  • You can also use a rubber band to hold the ribbon in the middle once it's wound, creating a figure "8" with the ribbon. Make sure both ends are tucked in.
  • You can also use a rubber band to hold the ribbon in the middle once it's wound, creating a figure "8" with the ribbon. Make sure both ends are tucked in.