I love the mini bowdabra for hair bows and wanted to let you know how I seal the ribbon. I don’t use a lighter I use a wood burning tool instead. (Versa tool) I also keep a wet rag near by to clean the tip while I’m using it and so it doesn’t get to hot. If it gets to hot it can discolor the ribbon ends. Oh yes, I also sell hair bows on ebay sometimes to go with the little girls outfits I sew. So the mini bowdabra I have is helping me to make some extra money too! Thanks. :)