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, Cover the surface with something like a piece of printer of printer paper to avoid getting nail polish on the surface itself. Avoid using newspaper as the print can easily rub off onto the ribbon and spoil it.
, A simple narrow strip across the ends will suffice.


Don't paint too much or you'll get stiff ends.
 Once it's dry, the ribbons are ready to use again and they won't fray anymore.
Purchase some clear nail polish.
Place the fraying ribbon on a flat surface.
Use a pair of sharp scissors and carefully cut a diagonal line each end to remove the frayed ends.

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Carefully paint the ends of the ribbon with the clear nail polish.
Leave to dry.
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