Gift paper filler is an inexpensive and effective way of giving presentations a present. Paperfiller is good because it does not require large costs for production and raw materials. Let's look at how it happens and find out how to choose it or make it yourself.
Functionality
Paperfiller by functional value can be divided into 2 types: decorative and protective. In the varieties of the first type, manufacturers focus on color and texture. Second modifications are required to keep the presentation stationary. Thanks to them, such presents as a bottle of cognac, a glass vase or a tea pair from the antique collection will not be broken.
The paper filler, in addition to giving the present a high status, solves several problems, it:
- adjusts the position of the gift;
- simplifies the packing of the product inside the gift box;
- allows you to replace the foam fixation of the product;
- can later be used as an element of interior decoration of a room;
- protects the gift from the negative effects of temperature extremes.
The nuances of choice
To choose a truly best option for a gift, you need to consider a number of factors. For example, you need to build on the type of packaging itself. Paper shavings can be used to fill cardboard boxes, wicker baskets, and even transparent bags. Shredded paper straw perfectly combines with plastic and wood packaging.
The randomly cut paper tinsel resembles a pile of serpentine; it can be offset, color, as well as design. The desired option is chosen taking into account the packaging itself and the gift. For example, for some products, cut noodles made of corrugated paper or corrugated cardboard are more suitable; in other cases, craft decorative filler is more appropriate.
When choosing a material for filling a gift, you need to pay attention to the width of the cut, density and color. You can combine color options with each other, choosing related shades of the same color. In addition, if desired, a contrasting combination of paper strips is allowed.
Dear presents, it is preferable to draw plain paper shavings.
It is important to consider such an aspect as breathability. For example, craft filler copes well with air exchange, and therefore can fill the space in the box with a gift product. In addition, kraft paper cutting is anti-allergenic, tear resistant and fracture resistant. It is great for decorating large and heavy items.
Cut paper tissue can be used as a gift box filler for clothes, shoes, cosmetics. It can decorate the presented fine wine, handmade soap, as well as items such as leather goods. These paper strips are light weight, rich palette of color shades. In addition, a thing lined with such a straw may not be afraid of a blow.
Thin paper is good for sealing small size gift bags.
Recommendations of specialists
In order not to doubt the choice of color and type of paper, you can take into account several generally accepted recommendations.
- Strips of natural tones (white, pastel) made of paper with a heterogeneous structure and higher density are used to fill presentations with the aim of emphasizing environmental friendliness.
- It is better to demonstrate the creativity of the present with the help of bright corrugated paper, for example, the color of lemon, greens, scarlet roses.
- Strips of fuchsia paper are considered the best filler for perfumes and cosmetics (for example, expensive perfumes, handmade soaps).
- VIP gifts should be decorated with pastel shavings made of high density elastic paper.
- When you need to give a present to a newborn, the decisive factor in choosing paper tinsel is the traditional color (blue for boys and pink for girls).
- It is better to pack a bottle, tube or bouquet with filler from corrugated paper with a rough surface.
- Polysilk is convenient in that you can use it to fill in the voids of gifts of complex shapes, complementing the design with small decorative elements.
When you need to buy paper filler for gift wrapping, it is important to pay attention to the cutting width and density. These factors will determine the decorative material and the level of splendor. For example, the width of the cut chips can be 1.5, 2.5 and 3 mm. As for density, technical characteristics will depend on it: the higher it is, the smaller the volume will be.
The usual type has a density of 80 g / m2, craft paper, like papyrus, is slightly thicker. Their density indicator is from 15 to 17 g / m2. Designer cutting is the densest - its density is 120 g / m2. To take to fill the box or other containers, you need an option based on considerations of practicality or decoration. For example, if you need to provide a secure fit, the density should be high.
Do it yourself
The uniqueness of our own manufacture of paper filler is the fact that paper pieces can be given a different shape. Traditionally, paper can be cut into strips of 3 mm wide using parchment paper. This width is enough, since the wider stripes will look rough, visually making the design of the gift heavier.
Corrugated paper or kraft sheets can be used as cutting material. Someone uses a regular newspaper or even decorative napkins as a filler. In order for the strips to be even, depending on the size of the original sheet, they are done in two ways: they draw the sheet into strips 3 mm wide or create a template of the desired format, and then print the sheet and cut it into strips.
You can cut paper not only with ordinary scissors: beautiful paper ribbons are obtained when the chips are created with scissors with a curly edge. Often the finished chips are supplemented with foil or thin spiral rain. In addition, it can be supplemented with filler from sisal or abacus, mesh for floral bouquets.
The cut with organza looks beautiful, which is laid on the base of the box.
You can make filler through a figured hole punch. Today, such items allow you to decorate any gift, just having prepared a large number of identical figures. For example, hearts, butterflies, flowers, bears can be various. The convenience of this manufacturing method is the fact that it is not necessary to cut out every detail, and this saves time. In addition, the cutting quality will be quite high.
In order for the straw to look beautiful and uniform, for its manufacture you need to take paper from which both sides are made in the same color. If you do not want to cut it with scissors, you can use a stationery knife and a metal ruler to make it. In this case, make a marking, put the paper on the substrate and, having established the ruler, draw along the line with a knife, cutting the sheet into separate ribbons.
For the manufacture of paper filler, you can buy sheets of A3 format. After cutting, you need to slightly take the resulting ribbons, after which they are put on the bottom, and then fill the voids left after placing the gift.
How to issue?
The uniqueness of the paper filler, made by hand, is the compatibility of straws and decor. For example, you can cut paper, slightly crumple it, fill it with voids in a box and decorate it with bright elements obtained using a figured hole punch. Let's say kraft paper straws look beautiful together with bright scarlet hearts or white lace butterflies.
If desired, you can decorate the gift with sweets in bright packaging. For example, they look very nice, coupled with craft paper straws. The same straw can be supplemented with pine cones, which will create a special mood when making a New Year's presentation.
For a loved one, you can make a filler with hearts scattered on craft or newsprint.
Whatever gift is inside the box, it will look beautiful and expensive with such a filler.
Decorative elements are best made from thicker paper or double-sided cardboard. Such decor will not wrinkle, and therefore a gift with a filler will look aesthetically attractive. You can use thin coated cardboard, stamping beautiful figures out of it. It is better to take larger hole punches for such a handmade: this way decorative elements will look more beautiful. For example, depending on the variety, the size of the mold can be from 2 to 4.5 cm.
See the video below for a master class on creating different types of gift filler.
