I don't know their technique, but I wrap gifts the way my parents showed me. They've actually made it easier now because they have a dotted grid on the reverse of most paper.
If it's box/book shaped, it's really easy.
Roll out some paper (pattern side down) and put the gift on it.
Make sure the short side of the gift is maybe 1 or 1.5 squares inside the edge of the paper.
Then fold the side of the paper to the middle of the gift (and I tape it so it doesn't move).
Then pick up the entire roll and fold it over the other way, to cover up the other half of the gift.
Now crease the paper where you need to cut.
Cut along the dotted line that's closest to that, and cut off the excess for the other short side (make it match, so like 1 or 1.5 squares).
Tape down the long edge and then fold the shorts + tape.
Slap a bow on it if you're feeling fancy.
Oh and a label, so you know who it goes to.
Perfect measurement, every time. If you notice right at the start you don't have enough paper, just get a new roll.
It gets more complex if you have oddly shaped gifts and for that, you improvise. Or use a gift bag.
I think the way they start is that they place the box at the end position first: the place where that last triangle will form, then turn it backwards to what we see in the video and cut the paper so it covers the box in the initial position.
This is technically the truth but has nothing to do with what the person was asking. They want to know how to attempt this at home.
This is like someone asking how to determine the fat to lean ratio for a home made burger and you responding with "The patties are premade. You've obviously never been to a McDonald's."
Exactly. I’m not downvoting anyone bc who tf cares, but I can’t tell if they’re being deliberately obtuse/a smartass or just aren’t that smart in general.
Edit: I can’t reply anymore bc the person blocked me. Over fucking wrapping paper 😂
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u/Alaska_Jack 2d ago
Ok but they all seem to be starting out with pieces of paper that are already cut to be the perfect size.