How to Wrap a Gift Expertly
Unroll enough paper that you can place the box on the extended section of paper and the paper will completely go around the box, plus a little extra (just in case)., Bring the loose end of the roll over the top of the box to cover it with 5 cm (2...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Unroll enough paper that you can place the box on the extended section of paper and the paper will completely go around the box
Check that there's enough paper to cover the sides. -
Step 2: plus a little extra (just in case).
extra.
Mark the paper where the extra overlaps.
This is where you will have to cut. , Fold the paper at the pencil mark or use a ruler to draw a straight line where you need to cut.
Cut the paper. , Eyeball the paper ends.
The ends should be long enough to completely cover the box, but short enough so that they fold smoothly into flaps without crinkles and bulges.
Fold the ends over the box to check and mark if you need to trim. , Cut the paper neatly at both ends where you marked. ,, Tape it in place at the centre. ,). , Tape the second edge to cover the first edge. ,,,,, Tape it in place. , Tape it in place.
Admire your work. , Repeat steps 11-15.
Your box should now be neatly wrapped in paper.
Add a card and bow and you're good to go! , -
Step 3: Bring the loose end of the roll over the top of the box to cover it with 5 cm (2 in.)
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Step 4: Take the box away.
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Step 5: Put the box back in place.
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Step 6: Remove the box.
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Step 7: Place the box in the middle of the paper
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Step 8: topside down.
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Step 9: Bring one long edge of the paper up around the box.
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Step 10: Make a neat edge at the opposite end of the paper by folding it under about 2.5 cm (1 in.
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Step 11: Bring this edge to the centre of the box to overlap the first edge taped in place.
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Step 12: Turn the box so that one of the short ends faces you.
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Step 13: Fold in both sides of the paper toward the middle to form two triangular flaps
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Step 14: one on the top and one on the bottom.
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Step 15: Leave the flaps free for the moment and tape both sides of the paper to the box.
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Step 16: Run your fingers along the edges of the triangular flaps to make four sharp creases.
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Step 17: Press the top flap down against the box.
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Step 18: Bring the lower flap up so that it lies flat on the box.
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Step 19: Turn the box so the other short end faces you.
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Step 20: Finished.
Detailed Guide
Check that there's enough paper to cover the sides.
extra.
Mark the paper where the extra overlaps.
This is where you will have to cut. , Fold the paper at the pencil mark or use a ruler to draw a straight line where you need to cut.
Cut the paper. , Eyeball the paper ends.
The ends should be long enough to completely cover the box, but short enough so that they fold smoothly into flaps without crinkles and bulges.
Fold the ends over the box to check and mark if you need to trim. , Cut the paper neatly at both ends where you marked. ,, Tape it in place at the centre. ,). , Tape the second edge to cover the first edge. ,,,,, Tape it in place. , Tape it in place.
Admire your work. , Repeat steps 11-15.
Your box should now be neatly wrapped in paper.
Add a card and bow and you're good to go! ,
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