Description
Learn simple techniques to wrap gifts that are not rectangular or square.
Ingredients
- Gift
- Wrapping paper
- Scissors
- Tape
- Ribbon or bow (optional)
- Gift bag (alternative)
- Tissue paper (alternative)
Instructions
- Measure and cut wrapping paper. For soft items, cut a piece large enough to cover the gift with overlap. For rigid items, cut a piece that wraps around the longest dimension with overlap and is tall enough to cover the ends.
- For soft items: Place the gift in the center of the paper. Bring opposite sides of the paper together over the gift, overlap them, and tape. Fold down the ends like wrapping a candy, creasing sharply, and tape securely.
- For rigid items: Place the gift in the center of the paper. Bring the paper around the longest dimension, overlap, and tape. For the ends, gather the excess paper at the top and fold it down, creasing sharply to create a flat edge. Tape securely.
- Alternatively, use a gift bag. Place tissue paper in the bag, then insert the gift.
- For very awkward shapes, consider using a gift bag or a fabric wrap (like a furoshiki).
Notes
- If your gift is very bulky, you may need to use two pieces of wrapping paper.
- Consider using a gift bag for items like stuffed animals or oddly shaped toys.
- Fabric wraps can be a sustainable and stylish alternative.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Gift Wrapping
- Method: Wrapping
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gift
- Calories: 0
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: gift wrapping, odd shaped gifts, how to wrap, unusual gifts, wrapping techniques, gift ideas