Subscribe RSS FeedCellophane is versatile and so inexpensive that it can be used for many purposes. Although it has a variety of uses, Cellophane wrap is mostly used for the purpose of packing and has now become one of the most used household items.
Every home has a roll of plastic wrap which is used by housewives to store food or to use as cling film; a variety of cellophane which molds itself to the sides of a dish to keep the contents fresh.
Cellophane, which is a synthetic material is said to be made of cellulose that is found in cotton and wood and was invented in 1908 and has since then made a great impact on the modern world. As we all know, cellophane is clear and transparent, air tight and waterproof which makes it the ideal material to give a protective covering to any valuable item before storage or transportation.
If you are moving your house, you will need to wrap your prized possessions such as your costly drawing room suite or your plasma TV from being damaged. Always try and use the same cartons these items came in and after packing them up carefully, use cellophane wrap to cover the entire package to make it safe from the elements.
Use of cellophane in gift wrapping is so widespread that it hardly needs any comment. With the myriad of colors it comes in, you can give a unique look to an awkward shaped gift by placing the gift on the middle of the sheet of cellophane, leaving plenty of room at the top. Once you have rolled the wrap around the gift, gather the extra length of cellophane at top and twist it like a bonbon. You can then tie a ribbon round the neck of the twist to give it an extra decorative touch.
Did you know that you can even make a fantasy dress out of plastic wrap? Great for a fancy dress party or other fun event; it needs very little wrap but plenty of creativity and imagination with attention to detail in order to make a success of this project.
Be ware however, although cellophane is hardy and durable it is prone to static and at times difficult to separate. It is also fine until it gets damaged or acquires a hole. Therefore, the wrap has to be stored with care to be used when necessary. You can use paper towel tubes or any other tube to roll the sheets of cellophane to keep it safe from tears and creases and secure the ends with a piece of tape. One final word of warning, keep plastic wrap and bags away from small children and pets. It can cause choking or even internal bleeding if swallowed.
Now that you know all about cellophane wrap, it’s up to you to make the best use of this inexpensive but extremely versatile man made material that we can’t do without.