Darice 00407001410 Bowdabra Bow Maker and Craft Tool, Gray

This is very helpful in making all sizes of bows

love it

I first bought the bowdabra when it first came out on the market. It was only available through TV orders at the time. I used it for years with most excellent results. The first one burned in a fire. I decided to purchase a replacement because it worked so well. This new model is spring loaded for expansion and easier removal of the finished bow. If you are planning on getting married or are in a wedding party that will help with decorations this product will prove to be invaluable to you. You can make all sorts of bows and decorations with this product from flower ties to pew bows and you can make bows for table centerpieces with it and for the back of the chairs at the reception. The thing that I like about it is you can make a bow out of all sorts of items, adding branches and other decor into the bow, you can make a huge variety of bows for all occasions and totally customize them. You can make them from just a few inches in diameter to more than two feet or more easily with this simple to use gadget. If you make a few well ahead of time before you need them you will quickly improve the end product. You can use a variety of different items within the one bow. After I got the hang of it. I made up a variety of bows ahead of time so I would have a few to choose from for gifts at a moments notice.

I said it all in the title. The product itself is relatively easy to use and is effective - but the instructions are awkwardly worded and hard to understand, and the pictures too small to see what they're talking about. It does come with an instructional DVD - but we got rid of the DVD player years ago, and our laptops do not play DVDs either. They saved themselves by giving access code to the members only section on their webpage. This is a good website that has clear to understand instructions that are downloadable and printable. Once I got the hang of how to use this, it is easy and makes nice bows.

I am learning how to make ribbons using bowdabra. Instructions are included on how to make bows which is included. The package includes everything except ribbon. A membership and code to tutorials to watch how to make beautiful bows. The price is reasonable.

Made the prettiest bows I've ever made with the Bowdabra!

Be aware that no wire is included with this purchase although the box description and pictures show wire. Otherwise the item arrived in good condition. I’ll update my comments once I use the item.

Folks who are really good at making bows regard this gadget the way Lance Armstrong would scorn training wheels. But if like me you enjoy making wreaths, swags, Christmas tree decorations and gift baskets and you're not one of those nimble fingered geniuses, it's a lifesaver. Just be sure to watch the many You Tube videos showing how best to use it and you'll never look back. Speaking of gift baskets, I made up one recently for a new bride with wire edged ribbons, a mini hot glue gun, assorted silk floral picks and a Bowdabra. It seemed to be a big hit. There's a miniature version of this. You can save your money there. This version makes bows as big or as small as needed. Or if you need really teensy little bows, look on Pinterest for "bows on a fork." (Trust me here; it's a real thing.)

Der Bodabra ist der Knaller ,man kann super Schleifen machen .Habe ihn den Kindern zu Weihnachten geschenkt und die waren hell begeistert .Man kann Schleifen in jeder Größe machen die man mit der Hand so nicht hinbekommt .Top Gerät .*****

Love this, I bought it to make bows for my Christmas decorations and presents. It did not disappoint and was really quite easy to use, after watching a couple of You Tube videos. Makes beautiful bows of all different sizes. I have packed them away carefully and will reuse them next Christmas. I will use the bow maker for birthday, baby gifts, etc now in the meantime. Good piece of kit.

Es perfecto para el trabajo

Hyper facile à utiliser très rapide pour faire de beau noeuds . Léger prend pas de place et peut être utilisé par des enfants pas de danger et le résultat parfait

Me l'aspettavo un po' più grande rispetto alla foto ,dalla confezione è uscita la macchina più la stecchetta per assemblare il fiocco ,poi una matassina di filo per chiuderli,l'ho provata subito vi metto una foto dei fiocchi .per me è valida e pratica da capire anche se le ist6 non sono in italiano anche perché esce anche un DVD dalla confezione