Chapter:
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packaging art
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No. 1: For narrow, tall gifts such as wine, perfume, candles
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No. 2: For gifts from small to very large
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No. 3: For little things that fit in a little bag
packaging art
Text by JENNIFER WIEBKING Handicraft
instructions and photos by ANTONIA HRASTAR
December 21, 2022 · Whoever has everything together for the presents needs something to wrap up.
Wrapping paper from the roll may be practical, but creates a lot of waste after unpacking.
Something crafted from things that are already in stock in the household is nicer and more sustainable.
Three suggestions.
Antonia Hrastar
Essentials are more expensive than ever before.
That leaves less for Christmas presents.
According to the Gesellschaft für Verbraucherforschung (GfK), Germans want to spend an average of 299 euros this year, in 2021 it was 325 euros per person.
When it comes to gifts, the gesture counts the most anyway, and it becomes even bigger when you put some effort into wrapping.
Antonia Hrastar is a photo illustrator and creates new worlds in her work with simple objects that she collects in nature or in the home.
In her Düsseldorf studio, boxes are stacked with objects.
She sorts specially made photographs of arms, legs and eyes into folders.
"I can then use it like a chemist," she says.
But amateurs can also implement the 34-year-old's packaging suggestions.
Everything,
what it takes for these ideas are a few items that are often lying around in cupboards and shelves and a bit of time just before Christmas.
In just a few steps, you can then make something yourself that tops any ready-made packaging and can even be a gift for yourself.
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Packaging No. 1: For narrow, tall gifts such as wine, perfume, candles
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For narrow, tall gifts such as wine, perfume, candles
Step 1:
You need construction paper, string, glue stick, tape, scissors or cutter, tape measure, magazine or brochure, pen.
Step 2:
First measure the gift lengthwise and cut off a piece of cord in this length.
Step 3:
Tie the cord around the pin and draw a quarter circle on the construction paper like you would with a compass.
Cut this out.
Step 4:
Cut the sides into strips.
Roll up and glue shut.
If the cardboard is too stiff, brush the rolled side very lightly with a water brush.
Step 5:
Now stick the strips on, only applying glue to the upper third.
Start at the bottom of the tree and work your way up in circles.
Step 6:
Finally, swipe against the grain to get some movement in the tree.
If you want, you can glue in another floor.
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Packaging No. 2: For gifts from small to very large
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For gifts from small to very large
Step 1:
You need old cloth, fabric paint, brushes, scissors, printing objects like sponges, skewers, rollers etc.
Step 2:
Cut and skewer sponges to keep fingers clean while printing.
Step 3:
Start printing.
The textile dye also withstands washing.
The cloths can then be reused later.
Step 4:
In addition to the sponges, beautiful patterns can also be developed with discarded rolls.
Step 5:
The bottoms of PET bottles create floral patterns.
It is best to use different structures.
Step 6:
Place circles with old cardboard rolls in between.
Then allow the paint to dry thoroughly on the towels.
Step 7:
Depending on the size of the towels and the gift, sew the towels together.
It is best to mark out beforehand.
Step 8:
The gift can now be wrapped in the printed blanket.
Knot or pin at the sides.
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Packaging No. 3: For small things that fit in a small bag
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For little things that fit in a little bag
Step 1:
You need a sack or a very strong paper bag, ribbons, needle, thread, pin, scissors.
Step 2:
Start at the top and lay the first lengths from top to bottom like a kind of curtain.
Fasten with pins.
Step 3:
Then weave in the side panels.
Step 4:
Sew ribbons at the top and bottom to the bag with a needle and thread to secure it.
Step 5:
Carefully turn the bag over left and right with the straps still loose.
Step 6:
Knot ribbons and tie bows.
The bag is now so decorative that it can also be a clutch.