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Now comes the tricky part (sorry about the poor quality pictures. I was trying to take them with one hand.) Bring the first ribbon around in front of the second and make a loop in the first with the long end on the outside.<\/p>\n
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Stick the first ribbon into the second ribbon’s loop. Pull the second ribbon down until the first ribbon’s loop sits snugly in the first ribbon. Avoid pulling too tightly.<\/p>\n
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Make a new loop with the second ribbon. Insert it into the first ribbon’s loop, and pull the first ribbon until the second ribbon’s loop sits snugly inside. Now the second ribbon’s loop should be sticking out.<\/p>\n
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Continue looping and pulling until the braid is the desired length. To finish, pull the loop that is sticking out all the way toward you until the end is free.<\/p>\n
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Bring the second ribbon over the braid.<\/p>\n
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Tie an overhand knot to finish things off. As you pull, make sure not to squash your last braid.<\/p>\n
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If you’re making a bookmark, you’re done!<\/p>\n
To make the barrette, hot glue the finished braid to a barrette backing.<\/p>\n
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Remember to cut the ribbon ends at an angle so they don’t fray!<\/p>\n
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