Gift Wrapping Tape Choices and Dispensers

A lot of gift wrapping ideas involve not only cutting a decent amount of wrapping paper but also involves using a good amount of adhesive, particularly adhesive tapes. This is particularly true when wrapping a large box or securing a box with heavy items. Practically speaking, you can use a variety of adhesive tapes available at home. But for the more meticulous and stylish, these tips and ideas will help you finish off that gift wrapping job with style.

For sealing up those large boxes, use heavy-duty packaging tapes. However, be careful not to overuse these tapes because you might end up sealing the box so tightly that the recipient will have a hard time opening your gift. Use just the right amount to seal openings or secure items within the box. Use a 48mm brown or clear packaging tape to seal a box greater than 12" x 6" in size. You can use a smaller diameter tape if the box is smaller. Utilize a tape dispenser appropriate for the tape width.

The most widely used adhesive tape when it comes to gift-wrapping is the transparent tape. Typically, smaller tape strips of about 25mm in width are ideal for keeping those wrapping papers in place. Use personal tape dispensers to avoid cutting and sticking bits of tape across the edge of the table or accidentally sticking the tape on the gift. Additionally, when doing a seam line wrapping technique, use double-sided tape on overlaps to have a neat look. Use also transparent tape to stick those ribbons and bows into place for a nice final touch.

Gifts wrapped with kraft paper can be taped with complimentary kraft paper tape, which comes in light brown color similar to kraft paper. Smaller strips of 25mm in width are ideal for kraft wrapping papers. Similarly, you can also use transparent adhesive tapes to tidy up your gifts wrapped with kraft paper.

Make sure you have plenty of tapes with varying widths in your gift-wrapping kit. Put them in a nice container or plastic so that they can easily be reached if you need them in a hurry.