A big part of creating a beautiful, unique gift basket is finishing it by wrapping it in shimmery, shiny cellophane paper.
It may take a few minutes to make sure you’re using enough paper and getting it situated right,
but putting a little extra attention into this task will pay off big dividends and help you become a master at gift-basket wrapping.
This is a great skill that will help you create charming gifts for your friends and family.
Method1
Finishing Gifts with Rolls of Cellophane
1，Purchase rolls of cellophane online or from a craft store. Similar to rolls of wrapping paper,
you can purchase big rolls of cellophane for all your crafting and gift-basket-making needs. There are tons of different colors and patterns you can choose from, too.[1]
You may even be able to buy a length of cellophane from a local florist shop.
Clear cellophane would be nice if you want the contents of a gift basket to be visible.
Colored or patterned cellophane can add an extra pop of fun to your gift.
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Measure enough cellophane to completely wrap around the container. Clear a large work area and pull out a long length of cellophane from the roll.
Place the container in the middle, and pull the cellophane up on either side. Adjust how much cellophane there is until the whole container is covered,
and then add an additional 6–12 inches (150–300 mm) to that length.[2]
Ideally, work on a hard, clean surface rather than on carpet. The cellophane will attract little fibers and bits of dust.
Remember, it’s better to have too much cellophane. You can always trim away excess material, but it’s a lot harder to add more without it looking funny.
3
Cut the cellophane and lay it out flat on your work surface. Use a pair of sharp craft scissors.
As you cut, try to make it as smooth as possible so there aren’t any jagged edges.[4]
Once you make the initial cut, you should hopefully be able to just glide your scissors down the length of the cellophane.
This prevents weird edges from forming.
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