Creating and decorating gift wraps is a whole art. After all, the present will be met precisely by the “clothes”. As they say, the first impression cannot be made twice. If you have prepared a wonderful souvenir and think that the preparation for the festive event is over, then you are mistaken. Be sure to ask how to pack the box in gift paper. After all, unformed cardboard gives the impression of haste, untidiness, boredom, and, in the end, lack of taste. Nobody wants to leave such an opinion about themselves, so even if you are really limited in time, just choose easy packaging options. Simplicity can also be beautiful.
Materials and Tools
Before learning how to pack a box in gift paper, decide on the set of necessary devices. You will need the following:
- wrapping paper (thin, thick, corrugated, crepe, embossed, mother-of-pearl, decorative);
- ruler or meter;
- scissors;
- double sided tape;
- decorative elements (ribbons, bows, flowers, beads, thematic, for example, Christmas decorations).
In fact, nothing special is needed. It is important to choose the right combination of paper and decor. Do not overdo it. Everything should look harmonious and neat.
Material calculation
The range of decorative paper in which you can wrap gifts is huge now. Some options are cheap, others are much more expensive. In order not to overpay or, conversely, not to be in a situation where the purchased material was not enough, it is important to understand how to determine the right amount of paper to pack the box. This is done with the help of simple measurements and simple mathematical calculations.
If you have a round or oval box, proceed as follows:
- attach a tailor's meter or ordinary thread (tape) to the side surface of the box and measure its length (in fact, a circle or oval);
- measure the height of the box and lid;
- determine the diameter of the base (cover);
- proceed with the calculations: you will need a strip the length of the circumference of the lid and the height of the box taking into account the allowances (no more than 2 cm on each side, depending on the size of the box) and two squares with a side equal to the diameter of the circle of the lid, also taking into account the allowances;
- fold the resulting dimensions.
If you have a square or rectangular box, proceed as follows:
- measure the width of the box and the dimensions of the side parts;
- determine the length of the entire surface, that is, sum the dimensions of all the faces along which you will wrap the box with paper;
- perform the calculations: add the double height of the side edges to the width of the box - this will be the width of the required sheet; add to the size determined in step No. 2 the allowances for gluing - the length of the sheet was also calculated.
As you can see, the calculations are simple. If this math is still not very clear to you, just grab some newsprint, wrap the box around and, when unfolded, measure the material used.
How to pack a box in paper
How to wrap a box in a decorative sheet? Let's learn. Speed will come with experience. To get started, it’s worth practicing on unnecessary paper so that the final packaging comes out neat. In addition to the process of wrapping the box, which will be described below in the relevant sections, it is also important to decorate the packed box in an original way. Apply the following:
- satin or paper ribbons of one or several shades;
- bows and small bows;
- fabric and paper flowers;
- lace;
- beads;
- buttons
- themed decor (Christmas or children's toys, hearts, stars, snowflakes).
Naturally, decorations and the general style of decoration should correspond to the occasion on which the gift is presented, and the preferences of the person to whom you present. If in doubt, it is better to dwell on a restrained classic without pretentiousness and extravagance. By the way, if possible, it is worth making a wrapper so that it can be easily removed without breaking.
Square box packing
If you figured out the calculation of the amount of paper and trained on the newspaper, then understanding how to pack a box in gift paper is not difficult. In fact, first you wrap the box around the entire central part of the surface so that the same supply of paper remains on both sides, and then carefully wrap the side elements. First, work with the top edge, then with the side edges. Last of all, double-fold the hem. Everything is very simple.
How to wrap a round shape
To pack the box in gift paper, you need to cut out several separate parts from the sheet, and then glue them. So, work as follows.
- Cut a strip for the side surface, taking into account the allowance for gluing and bending from the top and bottom (the calculation of the dimensions was given above).
- Cut two circles for the bottom and cover (bottom with stock, cover without).
- Strip the height of the lid with a bend allowance.
- Glue the circle to the bottom of the box, securing the curved allowances to the side.
- Glue the side strip by folding the upper allowance inside the open box.
- Fix the circle of the cover to the surface by folding the allowances down onto the side.
- Glue the side strip, also hiding the excess inside the cover.
- Decorate the box.
How to quickly beautifully pack a gift in paper with your own hands
If there is no time for measurements, cutting and gluing at all, use the simplest option - wrap the souvenir neatly in paper with a beautiful texture or even just in a corrugated or crepe with an effective shade or, for example, with sparkles. It is better to buy paper with a margin, and free tails to tie up with a beautiful ribbon and decorate with a bow. If the “residue” is too large, cut it curly after packing.
So, you have learned how to pack a box in gift paper. If there is absolutely no time for this, it is better to beautifully wrap the thing in paper even without a box, but with decorations and a spectacular texture. The original wrapper will always produce a better impression than a banal cardboard white or brown box. Try to be creative in your gift wrapping!