When I make mine I roll the gumpaste out to a 7 on my pasta roller. I then cut each stip and fold in half and place a toothpick in the end so it goes together easier. I then place them on their side and open them a little like a bow is. I let them dry for a good 2 days. I do have some drying right now if you would like me to take a pic of them and send you. I will be assembling the bow tomorrow so I can take pics of the process I use to put it together as well. I do have some cakes with bows in my pics if you want to take a look. HTH
When I was learning to make bows I was taught to put a crumpled up piece of kleenex, paper towel, or plastic wrap in side each piece of the bow after it was formed. This would help hold the shape and would stay there until the bow was fully dried. You may find it better to use a 50/50 fondant-gumpaste mix rather than all fondant to get it a bit more firm without being really hard.
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