Gift wrapping paper: types and features of choice

Despite the abundance of various ideas, it is becoming more and more difficult to surprise someone with a gift today. However, whatever the present, it is the packaging that gives it a status look, being responsible for the aesthetics and psychological perception of the surprise. Today, wrapping paper can be different, and therefore we suggest that you familiarize yourself in more detail with its varieties and nuances of choice.

There are several ways to classify wrapping paper. For example, it differs in manufacturing method, size, thickness, texture, color scheme and design.... In some cases it is complemented by a decorative film layer, in others it is deliberately rough. Other varieties are altogether like letter paper.

Due to its peculiarities, the paper differs in the nuances of assembly and packaging. For example, some packaging can be folded, while others do not provide for this, because it is too dense. However, it is the variety that allows you to significantly expand the possibilities of decorating gifts by means of paper.

For example, one variety can be an intermediate layer between decorative packaging and the present itself. In this case, the paper can be combined with each other in color, design and texture. For example, the wrapper itself can be embossed, and the inner lining can be made of translucent or laced paper.

By the type of relief, the wrapping paper can be smooth and embossed.

According to the method of processing, paper can be bleached, painted, parchment, with or without a pattern, rough or soft.

According to the surface texture, it can be matte, glossy, satin, shiny, mother-of-pearl, holographic, foil.

By the degree of transparency, it can be opaque, translucent.

According to the manufacturing method, it can be manufactured and made at home.

As for the manufacture of wrapping paper for gifts at home, then, in fact, this is the process of printing the desired option on a color or black and white printer. In the vastness of the World Wide Web, you can choose an option for every taste, and then print it, substituting a sheet of the required density for printing. For example, quite a few beautiful options can be found in the scrapbooking paper sections.

Depending on the type, gift wrapping paper differs in the form of release. For example, it can be sold in rolls and as sheet material. Moreover, based on its composition, it will differ in the degree of softness and volume. For example, some options are quite elastic, while with other wrapping paper you need to be extremely careful in work so as not to tear it.

According to the design decision, the wrapping paper can be universal or thematic. For example, today it can be selected for any holiday and even a narrow-profile celebration. In addition to a variety of decorations for the New Year holidays, March 8, February 23, birthday, Easter, you can choose options for cool gifts. At the same time, they often have funny inscriptions, which is important for packing comic gifts to the boss, boss, colleague, friend, girlfriend, brother, parents.

According to the material of manufacture, wrapping paper for decorating gifts can be represented by such options as:

• cardboard packaging;

• gift bag;

• kraft paper;

• newspaper design;

• foil-clad material (shiny foil).

Decorative wrapping paper is not only sheet or roll material. Today, manufacturers have developed a wide range of paper products for gift wrapping in order to attract the attention of buyers. Packaging can be presented in the form:

• self-wrap sheets;
• ready-made bags with beautiful handles made of ribbons or ropes;
• original envelopes for small gifts or money;
• boxes with a rigid shape to avoid deformation or breakage of the product.

In addition, today you can buy wrapping paper in the form of ready-made templates for self-folding. Moreover, the form of such a package can be very diverse. For example, in addition to the usual boxes and all kinds of bags that can be assembled without much difficulty, it can be an assembly of such unique forms as baby booties, elf boots, umbrellas, hearts, various wallets, wallets and other original types. The convenience of such packaging is the ability to independently select the size.

When choosing one or another gift wrapping option, a number of factors must be taken into account. For example, the key of them is the purpose of the gift: this will determine whether the present will be “dressed” in floral paper or will show off merry Christmas reindeer. In addition, you can choose the option with the address on the packaging - this will allow you to write a comic congratulation or simply sign who this gift is from.

The gift itself is of particular importance. For example, if you want to present a candy or other edible bouquet, you should choose kraft paper. It looks very solid, giving a special status to the present. Moreover, it often looks great with coarse ropes or even sealing wax.

Colored wrapping paper is a great packaging option for rectangular boxes or gifts. Ofits perfectly along the bends, is able to "remember" the shape, can be easily fixed with transparent tape or satin bow. Even if it is thin, it can be used to make gift bags by gluing it to a sheet of plain paper and assembling the bag according to a certain algorithm.

As for the transparent film, it can only be considered a paper category with a great stretch, the reason for which is the composition of the material. Wrapping paper is made from wood, annual plants, waste paper, rags, and wool and asbestos fibers. During the manufacturing process, binders and filler are included in the composition.

Polypropylene film is produced by compulsory stretching extrusion from low or high pressure polypropylene. It is supplied with stabilizers to prevent chemical reactions of the polymer.

Gift wrapping paper is susceptible to moisture, depending on the type. The weakest is the newspaper modification. Other selection criteria include its quality characteristics. When choosing one or another option for decorating a gift, you should pay attention to several indicators:

• strength (must be high);
• density (thin sheets are used for printing);
• smoothness (relevant for a high-quality print);
• whiteness (important for colored packaging);
• abrasion resistance (should not suffer when making a presentation);
• transparency (depends on the wrapping technique).

If festive paper is needed for wrapping a presentation by folding it in several layers, it is more advisable to purchase a thinner version. When they are going to make a paper bag out of it, it is better that it be denser. As for the color scheme, this factor depends on taste preferences, as well as the style of the gift design. For example, gothic presentations can be packaged in black, provided that the addressee understands this correctly. The same can be said for a holiday like Halloween.

However, for other cases, it is worth choosing options with more color dynamics. For example, gold and silver are ideal paints for a color palette. Together with other shades, gold or silver paints will give the present a special solemn status. Let's say they look harmoniously with a bright blue, emerald, wine color. Foil paper looks very nice in packaging, it is great for decorating New Year's gifts.

If you need to choose two types of wrapping paper for decorating one gift, their design should be combined with each other. For example, the variety that will be thinner can be translucent or with an openwork edge, which adds elegance to the package itself. When choosing components, you need to look to match them by theme or color. It can be a monochromatic base and pattern elements on a thin layer.

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