I don't do ribbons, and have never purchased ribbons , but wouldn't you know it a very good customer has a request for a custom ribbon. I prefer not to send them to other engraving shops for this :)

So my question is do you purchase flat ribbon and have a machine that makes it into a rosette shape? Does anybody know a website/article that I could learn more about this (i.e. what ribbon works).

Thanks in advance.

Zona Hudkins
Zona's Engraved Creations

Zona,

I have Tower Ribbons and Awards in Topeka, Indiana do all of my custom ribbon work. Quick turn around and quality work.

Will they use your own ribbon? To bad they aren't in Topeka, Kansas :)

Zona
Topeka, KS

Zona,

I have always had them supply the ribbon material. You will need to give them a call on Monday.

I also use Tower Ribbons to purchase custom and stock ribbons.
They are very helpful and friendly.
Good company to deal with.

Greg

Hi Zona,

I am in Wichita and do my own ribbons.

1. You can buy flat ribbon and pleat it yourself, if you have a ribbon pleater. I do have an old ribbon pleater but I buy all my pleated ribbon from the manufacturer already pleated because it takes time and 8 yds of flat ribbon to make 1 yard of pleated ribbon - Quicker, easier & cheaper for them to do it.

2. I learned mostly on my own, I don't know of a website to teach.

3. If you gave me specifics of the job, I could give you a quote.

John,

I have a customer that I have supplied ribbons to for three years. This past year they went with an internet company that does them in-house. Doing your ribbons in-house, you may be more competitive than I could be. Do you have the capabilities to do a simple pinked ribbon in a quantity of about 2,000? I realize that some shops are more automated than others on this type of volume work, therefor being able to offer a lower price.

If they decide to go the same route next year, I will give you the bid information. If I don't have a realistic chance of getting the job, I would at least like to see someone here get it.

David,

Yes, I can do the volume work on the flat pinked ribbons you mentioned.
I do wholesale to a few customers but I generally charge the same as any other ASI ribbon mfg. except I don't nickle & dime to death as they do for the extras.

We have used F&H Ribbon in Hurst Tx for decades. Very fast and rarely a problem. They have stock ribbons and certificates and custom ones at reasonable prices with low minimums.

lj

John,

This is the same organization that knocks at my door several times a year for donations. By the time their event rolls around next year, they will recognize that we are on a two-way street. Then we will see how things proceed.

I will also keep you in mind for other jobs, at least the ones that will be worth your while.

Thanks!

Well thank you, and I know what you mean about the 2-way street....