How to Wrap a Box With a Square End

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Measure the paper - Ensure that you have secured anything fragile inside your box and turn the box upside down.

   Measure enough paper to go around the box lengthwise.
   
   Leave a little extra to create a neat edge.
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   Step 2: Measure the ends - Make sure there is slightly more than half the depth of the box at each end.

   , Before taping the edges together, fold one down slightly and have that one overlap the other so that a torn or cut edge does not show. , Be careful not to move the box within the paper as you're doing this.
   
   Stick one side down with double sided tape first, making sure that the paper lies flat.
   
   Then tape down the other side.
   
   Fold the bottom flap to a point and fold upwards to meet the centre.
   
   Seal with double sided tape. , Then secure with tape.
   
   Tie a bow around it if you wish. ,
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   Step 3: Wrap lengthwise - Bring the paper so that it wraps around the box lengthwise

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   Step 4: leaving an equal amount of paper at each end.

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   Step 5: Fold the end - At one end of the box

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   Step 6: fold the paper down.

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   Step 7: Repeat - Repeat this at the other end of the box

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   Step 8: folding the paper down

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   Step 9: the sides and the bottom up.

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    Step 10: Finished.

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