Ok, this is probably a really stupid question to most......

How do you get the bow loops to stand up like the ones in this picture??

http://cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=gallery&file=displayimage&pid=1430902

thanks in advance!!

Make your bow loops out of gumpaste. Attach with royal icing on chocolate. I think chocolate melts work best - drys faster.

You can make loops stand up like that by sandwiching a toothpick between the ends when you make the loop. Let dry and the toothpick acts as a 'stem'.

Yeah, I wire my loops, but a toothpick is a great idea.

Thanks for the info everyone!