Shrink wrapping can be the piece that makes or breaks your basket design. A great-looking basket can be made less attractive with an improper wrapping job. We offer rolls of polypropylene, shrink-wrap, and bags. All of these can be used to create the beautiful finishing touch on a basket. Which type you choose will depend on the size of your gift arrangement and personal preference.
If you're unsure of which shrink wrapping materials to choose, contact our customer representatives. Whatever method you choose, be sure to plan ahead before you wrap, so that you can get the coverage you need without excess waste.
How To Professionally Shrink Wrap Gift Arrangements:
1.) Place the entire gift arrangement inside the shrink wrap. If you're using some form of cellophane or shrink wrap bag (the most common way to shrink wrap), make sure the base of the gift arrangement is at the bottom of the bag. If you're using a polypropylene roll, make sure you cut enough off the roll to completely cover the gift arrangement; in this case, you will want some excess to give yourself some extra material for sealing.
2.) Gather the extra material at the top of the gift arrangement with your hands. Twist the material or clinch it in your fist to make a "tying neck" at the top of the design.
3.) Choose a tying material for your gift arrangement. You will want to choose something strong enough to keep the material from coming loose, and the gift arrangement from opening before it is time to be opened. Our suggestion would be to use: string, wire, twine, or ribbon. Tie your chosen material around the tying neck - make sure it is tight.
4.) Using a heat gun, quickly run the heat over the surface of the polypropylene or cellophane, turning the arrangement as you go. The heat will cause the material to conform to the shape of the gift arrangement. Keep the heat of the gun at a safe distance from the material, and slowly work in to get closer to the arrangement as you become more familiar with the process and see how quickly shrink wrapping occurs with heat. Do not point the heat gun in the same area for an extended period. It will melt the wrap and cause a hole to form.
Watch the video below to visually learn how to shrink-wrap gift baskets.
Handle With Care
Keep your hands away from the front of the gun as you turn the basket. The heat gun uses extreme heat and could cause severe burns.
