How to Wrap a Circular Gift

Before you learn how to wrap a circular gift, you’re going to need to get a few tools together to tackle this challenge. I can't recommend having good wrap, tape, tape dispenser and scissors enough, it's so much more satisfying and helps to make your Christmas wrapping experience a good one. Gift wrapping paper is an indelible part of Christmas, but both it and other forms of packaging produce an enormous amount of waste. In the UK alone we create 300,000 tonnes of waste from festive paper and card each year. Because of this, we’ve opted for more eco-friendly wrapping paper and biodegradable washi tape to try and reduce the amount we throw away, and ensure that this is a more environmentally friendly Christmas. We urge you to do the same, but if you do only one thing, please avoid the glitter, and plastic coated wraps that are not able to be recycled. The season of giving and receiving is upon us, and the way you wrap your gifts can be as meaningful as the present itself. After all, if you’re like me, then there are few things are as exciting and satisfying as seeing immaculately wrapped and coordinated gifts under the Christmas tree. That being said, wrapping gifts for your loved ones can be both fun and excruciatingly painful - particularly when there are no corners or edges to the presents. If you’re fretting over an awkwardly-shaped item, fear not - we’re here to give you the ultimate guide on how to wrap a circular gift. We’re going to show you that you can do better than just placing that biscuit tin, football or bottle of bubbly in a fancy bag or box. That said, this is my fall back method if things get too tricky! We’ve put together this simple step-by-step guide below, to help you wrap those trickier gifts, just in time for the Christmas rush. How to wrap a circular gift.... So, the first thing we’re going to teach you is how to wrap a circular gift… Step 1: Cut your eco-friendly gift wrapping paper, and place it on a flat surface with the patterned side facing down. Better yet, use our double-sided papers so you dont get any blank paper showing. Step 2. Stick one side to the object itself to keep it secure. Then, using double sided tape to avoid visible tape lines, apply to the other side and wrap over to secure as you would a normal shaped gift. Step 3. Turn the gift over, so its top side up. Loosely scrunch the ends like a giant sweet wrapper. Be careful not to rip the paper, be gentle with it and ease it in slowly. Step 4: Using decorative ribbons tie a bow securely around the scrunched paper. The bigger and bolder the ribbon the more of a statement you will make under the tree! This method couldn't be simpler, it's an easy and effective way to wrap your circular gifts such as chocolates and biscuits in a sophisticated yet simple way! How to wrap a cylindrical gift ... So, now we will talk you through an equally simple method to wrap cylinders and bottles. A ever popular shape of gift at Christmas, and they don't need to entail any tricky wrapping or the need to buy a bag. Here's how to wrap a cylinder or bottle without fuss... Step 1: Cut your paper, checking you have left sufficient space for the bottle to be securely covered with the wrap and leave an additional 16cm of wrap at the top.
Step 2. Measure the base of your bottle from the edge to the centre and ensure the bottle is positioned this far away from the edge of the paper when you roll and secure the paper. Use double sided tape to avoid any tape lines.
Step 3. Using a tight folding and pleating method, make your way around the base of the bottle to tuck all the paper into the centre. You can use a small spot of double sided tape to secure but as it will sit upright on its base, is not always necessary.
Step 4. At the other end (top) of the bottle make 2 simple folds to bring the paper to a blunt point.
Step 5. Then, creasing at the top of the bottle, fold the end over on itself, so it can stick right down onto the cylinder of the bottle’s body. Secure with a small piece of double sided tape and tie a ribbon around to decorate.
So there you have it, two simple guides to help you become a pro at present wrapping, no matter the shape! Be sure to check out our range of sustainable Christmas wrapping papers and tools, and read our other post about our Christmas collaboration with Lily & Lionel. We hope we’ve been able to show you that gift wrapping doesn’t have to be a nightmare, and that you won’t be filled with dread when the presents start piling up in the coming weeks.
Finally, If all else fails, don't be afraid to reuse and recycle one of your delivery boxes ... pop your awkward gift inside, tape it up and then wrap with utter perfection around those crisp straight edges.... ahhhhhhhhhh Happy wrapping!
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