Gift wrapping is an art and a hobby. But to do it well and professionally, it means that you have to practice and experience learning for yourself. One of the simplest yet challenging tasks of gift wrapping is the ability to choose the right specialty wrapping paper. These are some of the factors that we can consider when deciding what paper to buy for gift wrapping:

colors

This is the main criterion. Decide the colors you want and then choose the design of the wrapping paper. Colors can be contrasting (black and white) or complementary. (pastel green and pink) Feel free to shop around and browse the commercial shelves of gift shops, and see if you can find one that meets your needs. Whether it’s a solid color or a mix of two or more colors, they can go great with gift boxes and containers. One note here is that white paper can sometimes serve as a useful base wrap for other decorative items (such as die-cut flowers or patterns) that will be printed on it.

textures

If one is looking for textured wrapping papers, one can source recycled materials like wallpaper or leftover packing bags. Textures can have a three-dimensional feel, or they can simply be a texture printed on a plain, plain sheet of paper. Textured wrapping paper can be an ideal choice for round containers like cans, cylinders, or jars.

patterns

By patterns, it can come in the form of dots, shapes, mosaic objects, etc. As such, it will usually be in the form of various colors with all sorts of repeating artwork or designs. Examples are colored diagonal stripes, snowflakes, leaves, flowers and cones, etc. Pairing this with colors can really add a lot of visual interest, an air of elegance and excitement to gift wrapping.

Dimensions

This is associated with the length and width of the paper. Of course, it makes sense to first consider the size of your gift, before deciding on the dimensions needed for your wrapping paper. Let’s say if you’re wrapping a tennis racket as a gift, you need to find out if the gift wrap you have in mind can accommodate the odd shape. So plan ahead and keep in mind before you start shopping for the paper.

Thickness

The thickness of the wrapping paper may be a necessary factor to take into account for the wrapping. If you are just wrapping a single layer of paper on the gift, typically 80gsm to 100gsm paper (the “weight”) will suffice. The “gsm” is an unofficial symbol of unity that is widely adopted in English-speaking countries. The most accurate way to measure weight is grams per square meter (g/m²). On the other hand, if you are considering using multiple wrappers of different papers and textures, then the thickness need not be too dense or heavy, as one has to consider the difficulty of creases and ends at the corners if the thickness is too thick. This can apparently be a challenge if you are doing pleated wrapping, where you need to make overlapping folds around the gift.

fabrics

This type of specialty wrapping paper is commonly seen on wine bottles or jars. Traditional paper can’t effectively wrap the entire gift without giving rise to some ugly unwanted endings. So, that’s where fabrics like cloth, angel hair tissue papers, crumbled textured papers come in as the best alternative. These materials can be used to wrap circular or oddly shaped gifts without ending up ruining the paper.

Cloth wrapping or Furoshiki is a type of traditional Japanese cloth that was often used to transport clothing, gifts, or food. This wrapping trend has become prevalent in other parts of the world as well in recent years.

Guys

Like photo processing, wrapping paper can have a matte or glossy type of surface. For special occasions like Christmas or any festive celebrations, shiny or reflective wrapping paper can be commonly adopted for gifts as they serve to bring out the mood of the holidays while adding a higher level of excitement and anticipation of the celebration. .

One can definitely benefit a lot from window shopping in gift shops, researching online, or even asking the experts about choosing specialty gift wrapping papers. Being able to master the art of selecting wrapping paper will take some time. Have a little patience, and who knows, one day you might be a master of this art.