Gymnastic ribbon is an attribute of performances in athletics competitions. But such a thing can also be used at home while dancing or playing sports. It is possible to create such a sports equipment yourself.
It is necessary
- - stick for the base;
- - satin ribbon;
- - glue.
Instructions
Step 1
Choose a ribbon for making. Plain satin will do. It is sold in the "Fabrics" departments. The width should be between 4 and 6 cm. The length of the ribbon depends on the age of the gymnast. Up to 6 years old, 5 m will be enough, for an adult - 6-7 meters. You should not do a longer one, as it will get tangled. Choose the color of the ribbon to match the color of the suit. You can make a multi-colored ribbon by connecting pieces of different shades together, but you need to sew them very carefully so that there are no hard seams and they do not interfere with the resulting canvas wriggling.
Step 2
Use a stick with a diameter of at least 1-1.5 cm. It should fit comfortably in the palm of your hand. A very thin or, conversely, a thick base will interfere with the interception from one hand to the other. Any material for it can be: wood, plastic, iron. But it is better that it be light, so as not to injure the athlete when falling. The length of the stick is usually 35 cm. For a small child, an exception can be made - shorten the stick to 25 cm.
Step 3
Finish the edges of the tape. Burn them a little, melting the edges, over a candle or match, so that they do not start to bloom. This will extend the life of the product. You can hem them, but it doesn't always look pretty.
Step 4
Secure the tape to the stick with glue. Grease the edge of the tape with glue and wrap around the stick. Press with your hands and let dry. Depending on the quality of the adhesive, do not use immediately. Wait for the glue to dry. It is recommended to use super glue. The loads on the bonding site will be large, it is necessary that the structure does not fall apart.
Step 5
Secure the tape with the key ring. Drill a through hole at the tip of the stick. Pass a ring through it, on which keys are usually hung. Fold the tip of the tape 1 cm and sew to the base. Insert the same ring into the resulting hole. This design is convenient, since different ribbons can be put on the same stick.
Step 6
Decorate the stick with a pretty pattern. Or applique. Paste interesting drawings. But due to the frequent use of the stick, the drawing will be erased. It will have to be constantly updated.
Step 7
Purchase a professional gymnastic ribbon if you are competing. Homemade is only suitable for home workouts.
