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Published on Nov 18, 2015
How to wrap a gift (properly) and some history
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How to Wrap a Gift (properly)
by Ophelia Deng
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Gift wrapping since 105 AD, the invention of paper. In china paper making process was sacred and kept secret.
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Wrapping presents for Christmas flourished in Victorian Period. Giving christmas gifts was considered privilege of the wealthy.
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Wrapping paper was elaborately printed with laces and ribbons. Included images of robins, angels, churches, and St. Nicholas. Paper was often very sturdy and tiff, hard to bend.
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Early 1920's plain tissue paper used as wrapping paper
During holiday season of 1917, the Hall Brother's store sold out of tissue paper and started using decorative French envelope liners. Became very successful and sold out immediately.
Step 1
Pick a type of wrapping paper
Step 2
Measure the paper by rolling the box across
Step 3
Cut the paper using scissors or a table knife
Step 4
center box and pull one side of paper up
step 5
fold the other side up and tape down
step 6
on the sides fold the ends towards the center
step 7
fold the flap with the seam down and tape it
step 8
fold the other flap without the seam down and tape it
step 9
repeat steps 6 through 8 on the other side
step 11
Done!
Works Cited
*Garber, Megan. "Wrappers' Delight: A Brief History of Wrapping Paper." The Atlantic. Atlantic Media Company, 22 Dec. 2012. Web. 7 June 2014.
*http://www.designmom.com/2012/12/4-secrets-to-wrapping-a-present/
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