--- title: XL Glue Dots Bow Tutorial description: Here's a quick and easy tutorial on how to make an elegant bow for gifts or craft projects with Glue Dots® XL Dots™ - No tying required! image: https://blog.gluedots.com/hubfs/Consumer-Blog/2016-2017-Projects/Gift%20Wrap/xl-dots-bow-tutorial/xl-glue-dots-bow-tutorial-made-by-danielle-hunter.jpg --- [![Glue Dots Adhesives](https://blog.gluedots.com/hubfs/glue-dots-logo-3.png)](https://gluedots.com/for-everyday/) [Inspiration Home](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration) Subscribe Topics - [4th of July - Patriotic Crafts](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/4th-of-july-patriotic-crafts) - [Advanced](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/advanced) - [Autumn](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/autumn) - [Baby Shower](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/baby-shower) - [Back-to-School](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/back-to-school) - [Beginner](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/beginner) - 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