| How to Wrap with Tissue Paper Posted: 17 Dec 2020 12:00 AM PST If you have a couple sheets of tissue paper and some tape, you're ready to wrap a present! Use 2-3 sheets of tissue paper so you can't see through the wrapping to your gift and fold the tissue paper over the sides of the present before securing the paper with tape. Pinch the middle of a sheet of tissue paper and pull it through the air to easily add it to a gift bag instead. Attach a card or embellishments like bows to make your gift really stand out. [Edit]Wrapping a Box with Tissue Paper - Layer 2-3 pieces of tissue paper on top of one another on a table. Pick out several pieces of tissue paper, either all in one color or in multiple different colors. Spread them out on a flat surface, layering them on top of one another evenly.[1]
- Layering several pieces of tissue paper on top of one another will prevent your gift from being seen through the paper.
- Choose pieces of tissue paper that aren't too crumpled for a smooth look.
- Place your gift in the center of the tissue paper to check the sizing. Pull the sides of the tissue paper over the gift to make sure it's large enough to cover each side. If your piece of tissue paper is too big, either trim it using scissors or fold the excess over the edges.[2]
- Set the gift down on the tissue paper face down.
- Fold one edge of the tissue paper around and over the top of the gift. With the gift placed on the tissue paper, fold an edge of the tissue paper over the gift tightly. Hold this edge in place covering a side of the gift so it doesn't fall off.[3]
- Pull the opposite edge overtop the first edge, securing it with tape. While still holding the first edge in place, bring the opposite edge of tissue paper to the top of the gift as well, layering it over the first. Tape down the edge so it stays in place on the gift.[4]
- For a cleaner look, fold the opposite edge of the tissue paper along its length, creating a nice seam before placing it on top of the other edge.
- Use double-sided tape if you don't want the tape to be visible.
- Fold the ends of the wrapped gift in towards each other to form straight creases. With the tissue paper secured around your gift, all that's left are the 2 ends. Bring each edge of the tissue paper to the center of each side, creating creases along the gift so the tissue paper lies flat. Use tape to secure the ends.[5]
- If your gift is awkwardly shaped, consider gathering each end of the present and tying them with ribbon instead.
- Decorate the tissue paper with ribbons or embellishments if desired. Use ribbon to tie a bow onto the wrapped gift, or stick on a premade bow for a quick finishing touch. Get creative by drawing on the tissue paper with markers or pencils, or add stickers to the tissue paper for a unique design.[6]
- For example, if the gift is for someone's birthday, draw birthday balloons on the tissue paper using colorful markers.
- Add tissue paper pompoms to your gift for a creative finishing touch.
[Edit]Using the Candy Wrapper Technique - Lay 3 sheets of tissue paper on a flat surface. Choose tissue paper in any colors that you like. Lay them flat on top of one another with their edges lined up.[7]
- If you choose lighter colors like yellow or white, you may need to use more than 3 sheets to make sure you can't see the gift through the paper.
- Place your item at the top of the tissue paper. Set down your gift right below the top edge of the tissue paper. Situate it in the center so that you'll have equal amounts of tissue paper on both sides of the gift when you go to tie off the ends.[8]
- Roll the object in the tissue paper all the way down to the bottom edge. Holding the top edge of the tissue paper in place against the object, start gently rolling the item in the tissue paper towards the bottom edge of paper. Go slowly to create a tighter roll and keep the object centered in the middle of the tissue paper.[9]
- If your item is weirdly shaped, it may be difficult to keep it perfectly centered in the tissue paper as you roll, and this is okay.
- Fold the bottom edge of tissue paper over to create a long crease. This isn't required, but it will make your wrapping job look neater. Fold the bottom edge of your tissue paper in towards your gift going along the entire length. Finish rolling the gift so that the folded edge is placed on top of the roll.[10]
- Secure the rolled tissue paper edges using tape. Holding the tissue paper edge in place on the roll using your fingers, place a piece of tape along this edge so that the roll doesn't come undone. Place multiple pieces along the tissue paper roll if your gift is long.[11]
- Use double-sided tape if you don't want the tape to be visible.
- Use ribbon to tie off each open end of the tissue paper. Pick out ribbon that matches your tissue paper and cut it into strands that are roughly long. Feel the tissue paper to find the edges of your gift, and tie the tissue paper using ribbon to secure the present in place.[12]
- Tie your ribbon into a bow on each end, or use scissors to create curls if you're using curling ribbon.
- This method can be used to wrap small and irregularly shaped items like stuffed toys, socks, or baggies of actual candy.
[Edit]Putting Tissue Paper in a Bag - Wrap the gift in a layer of tissue paper before putting it in the bag, if needed. If your gift is fragile or you just want it covered up, wrap it in a piece of white or colored tissue paper and place it inside the bag. The gift doesn't need to be wrapped perfectly, just as long as the tissue paper is covering it.[13]
- If you're worried about the gift falling out of the tissue paper, use tape to secure it.
- Wrap extra fragile items in several sheets of tissue paper.
- Spread out 1-4 sheets of tissue paper depending on the size of your gift bag. If you're adding tissue paper to a small bag designed for something like a gift card or piece of jewelry, you'll likely only need 1 piece of tissue paper. Larger bags can use anywhere from 2-4 pieces of tissue paper. Spread the tissue paper out so that each piece is laying flat.[14]
- Cut your piece of tissue paper in half for super small bags.
- Layer the tissue paper in a fan pattern if you're using multiple sheets. Instead of placing a bunch of pieces directly on top of each other all lined up, fan the pieces out on top of each other in a circle so each paper's corners are visible. This adds volume and creates a beautiful tissue paper display.[15]
- If your tissue paper is one-sided, place the side with the color or pattern face-down so it will be seen.
- Pinch the middle of the tissue paper and wave it gently through the air. Grasping the piece or pieces of tissue paper in the center using your fingers, gently lift the paper up in one quick motion so the ends all point in one direction. Be careful not to pull the paper through the air too harshly or it might rip.[16]
- Pinching the center of the tissue paper helps create the flower-like visual after the tissue paper's ends are sticking up.
- Stick the tissue paper in the bag to display the crisp points. Holding the pinched portion of the tissue paper, settle the paper down into the bag so the points are sticking up out of it evenly. Play around with the placement of the tissue paper, adjusting it until you're pleased with how it looks.[17]
- Leave enough tissue paper sticking out of the bag so you can see its colors.
- Add embellishments like gift tags or bows if desired. Tie a gift tag onto the bag's handle, or use tape to attach a premade bow to make the bag look extra festive. Don't forget to put your card in the bag too, if needed![18]
- Instead of using a premade bow, consider tying your own bow onto the bag's handle using ribbon in a color that matches the tissue paper.
[Edit]Things You'll Need [Edit]Wrapping a Box with Tissue Paper - Tissue paper (2-3 pieces)
- Scissors (optional)
- Tape
- Ribbon or embellishments
[Edit]Using the Candy Wrapper Technique - Tissue paper (3 sheets)
- Tape
- Ribbon
- Scissors
[Edit]Putting Tissue Paper in a Bag - Tissue paper (1-5 sheets)
- Scissors (optional)
- Gift tag (optional)
- Bow (optional)
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| How to Take Your Guitar on a Plane Posted: 16 Dec 2020 04:00 PM PST If you're worried about whether or not you can take your guitar on a plane or whether it would survive travelling as checked luggage, don't worry! It's actually your legal right to carry a guitar in the cabin of a plane with no extra fees, provided that you follow some guidelines regarding size and safety. In order to avoid any at-gate arguments, you can print out and carry Sec. 403 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, which describes how you are allowed to travel with a guitar on a plane. Note that there will always be exceptions, such as when you're flying on a small plane that just simply doesn't have room onboard for your guitar. [Edit]Storing Your Guitar In-Flight - Book a seat at the back of the plane in order to board first. People at the back of the plane usually get to board first, so you're less likely to have problems finding space in the overhead bins. Choose a seat as far back in the plane as is available when you're purchasing your ticket to make the process of storing your guitar onboard easier.[1]
- If you're purchasing an extra seat for your guitar instead of storing it in an overhead luggage compartment, it doesn't matter whether the seats are towards the back or not.
- If you're flying on an airline that assigns priority groups and lets you choose your seat when you board, try to check in as soon as possible to increase your odds of boarding first. In this case, it doesn't matter where your seat is, just choose one that has storage space available.
- Bring your guitar as standard carry-on luggage if it fits in an overhead bin. Sec. 403 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 permits passengers to carry a guitar or another instrument in a plane's cabin instead of a carry-on bag, as long as it will fit in normal luggage storage bins. Ensure your guitar is not longer or wider than the airline's overhead bins before you travel with it if you want to carry it on at no extra cost.[2]
- You can call an airline's customer service line to verify the exact overhead bin size for your flight.
- Note that there must be space in the overhead bins at the time you board the plane or the airline can require that you check it at the gate. Flight attendants won't remove other luggage to make space for your guitar.
- Try to carry your guitar as discreetly by holding it down at your side on the side furthest away from the agents when you're boarding your flight to avoid getting hassled by the agents at the gate. If they do say something, politely explain that you're bringing it instead of a piece of carry-on luggage, as permitted by law.
- Keep in mind that if you get your guitar onboard, but there isn't any room for it, you might still have to give it to a flight attendant to send it below.
- Ask a flight attendant if you can store your guitar in a coat closet. There are often coat closets at the front and back of a plane that flight attendants store things in. Politely explain to a flight attendant that you're worried about your guitar getting damaged during the flight and ask if there is any extra room in a closet to store it upright.[3]
- You can also try this option if there's no overhead room when you're boarding your flight and the gate attendants are telling you that you can't take your guitar on.
- Keep in mind that flight attendants are not required to store your guitar in a closet, so if they do so, they're doing you a kind favor.
- Don't fight with the flight attendants if they won't put it in a closet for you. You won't achieve anything this way.
- Place your guitar carefully into an overhead bin if you can't put it in a closet. Head to your seat and put your guitar horizontally into the closest available overhead bin. Place it on top of other passengers' overhead luggage if the bins are already filling up and keep an eye out to make sure nobody puts anything on top of it.[4]
- If you're having trouble fitting your guitar into partially-filled luggage bins, politely ask nearby passengers if you can accommodate their luggage differently in order to fit your guitar in.
- Buy a ticket for your guitar if you can't take it as carry-on luggage. Purchase an additional ticket for an adjacent seat and take your guitar on the plane as if it's a person in the seat next to you. This is the only way you're allowed to take a large guitar on a plane with you that is too big to fit in an overhead bin.[5]
- If you aren't sure whether your guitar will fit in an overhead bin, this is the safest way to avoid problems when you're boarding the flight.
- Make sure that you are able to choose 2 seats next to each other if you're purchasing tickets online or to request 2 adjacent seats if you're buying your tickets in person.
- Naturally, this isn't always going to be realistic, especially if your flight is expensive. Other options you can consider are getting a smaller, cheaper guitar just for travel or shipping your guitar to your destination.
[Edit]Packing Your Guitar - Use a soft case to make your guitar fit into cabin storage more easily. Place your guitar in a soft gig-style case to minimize its footprint for travel. These types of cases don't usually add a lot of bulk, so your guitar will still be able to fit into an overhead bin.[6]
- These types of cases will also make your guitar look less bulky when you carry it on. You're less likely to get hassled by a gate attendant or flight attendant while you're bringing it onboard that way.
- If you want a little extra protection, you can get a fortified gig case. These are still soft, but have a little more form and structure to help pad your guitar during its journey. Keep in mind they are also a little bulkier than totally soft cases, but this will at least provide more protection than a standard soft case if you end up having to check your guitar.
- Your guitar legally must be covered in order for you to take it on a plane as carry-on luggage. This is required in order to prevent injury to other passengers. This applies regardless of whether you purchase an extra seat for it or plan on storing it in the luggage compartment.
- Put your guitar in a hard travel case if you have to put it in the cargo hold. Choose the hardest, sturdiest case possible for your guitar if it's too big to put in an overhead bin and you don't want to pay for an extra seat. This will provide the most protection while it's being tossed around by baggage handlers and stored in the hold with other luggage.[7]
- For example, if you called your airline and found out that your guitar is too big for your flight's overhead bins or if you're flying on a small commuter plane, put it in a hard case.
- If you plan to fly with your guitar a lot, invest in a heavy-duty flight case. These cases are expensive, but they are made of very hard, reinforced materials and have a lot of foam padding for maximum protection.
- Pack your guitar with paper to fill extra space and stop it from moving. Loosen the strings slightly and put crumpled up newspaper or packing paper in between the strings and the fretboard. Wrap newspaper or packing paper around the headstock, neck, and heel to protect them. Fill in any empty spaces in the case with paper as well.[8]
- You could also use soft items of clothing like T-shirts instead of paper. Doing so can even save you a little room in your other luggage.
- Bubble wrap would also work well for this.
- Avoid putting any prohibited objects inside your guitar case with the guitar. Remove anything from the case that is not allowed inside a plane's cabin. Don't put anything in the case that you wouldn't put in a normal piece of carry-on luggage to avoid problems with airport security.[9]
- For example, anything sharp, bottles of liquids over 3 oz (88.7 mL), and lighters are things that are prohibited from plane cabins.
- Ensure the total weight of your guitar is within the airline's limit. The standard cabin luggage weight limit is , so your guitar won't be overweight for a standard commercial flight. Weigh your guitar in its case to make sure that it falls under the airline's weight limit if your flight has a lower limit.[10]
- You can call your airline's customer service line ahead of time or look on their website to find the exact weight restrictions for your specific flight.
- You are probably only likely to have problems with weight if you are flying on an extremely small plane, since no guitars weigh anywhere near .
- Note that flights also have weight limits for checked luggage, but it is extremely unlikely a guitar will exceed such a limit.
- Depending on how expensive your guitar is and where you're flying to, buying an extra flight ticket for it might be cheaper than risking damaging it by sending it as checked luggage.[11]
- Consider buying a cheaper guitar specifically for travel if you have an expensive guitar that you're really worried about damaging.[12]
- Remember that every airline and even every flight attendant or gate attendant may not treat you and your guitar the same. Print out a copy of Sec. 403 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 and carry it with you to help resolve any disputes.[13]
- If you're flying on a small plane or your guitar is too big to fit in a storage compartment, be prepared to send it as checked luggage and pack it properly in a hard travel case or flight case.[14]
[Edit]Warnings - Avoid checking your guitar unless you have absolutely no other option. Baggage handlers are notoriously rough with luggage and are unlikely to make an exception for your guitar. Also, the changes in temperature and pressure in the cargo hold can damage your guitar during the flight.[15]
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| How to Organize Cross Stitch Thread Posted: 16 Dec 2020 08:00 AM PST If you're tired of untangling your thread before every cross stitch project, it's time to organize it. Before you even start sorting the thread, decide which thread you no longer need. Then, come up with an organization method that works for your space and makes sense for you. You might organize your thread by color or wind it onto bobbins to save space. Play around with storage solutions until you find your fit! [Edit]Sorting through Your Thread - Throw out the thread you no longer use. Gather all of your cross stitch thread in 1 place and discard any strands that are too short to use in a project. You should also get rid of thread that's faded or seems weak when you pull the ends.[1]
- If you use weakened thread for your next cross stitch project, the seams are more likely to rip, which damages your work.
- Separate the thread you want to keep into project piles. Once you've removed the thread that you know you don't want to keep, separate the thread you're going to save into a current project pile and a future project pile. If you have more than 1 cross stitch project going, make a pile for each.[2]
- Having all of the thread you need for a project in 1 easy to access space saves you time.
- Donate excess thread that you don't want to keep. If you have excess thread that's still in good condition, but you don't like the brand or you know you won't use them, ask local community centers or schools if they can use the thread. These groups can use them for their own classes and craft projects.[3]
- Group the thread by color, project, or thread number. Before you choose a storage solution, get an idea of how much thread you have to store. Organize the thread by color, project, or the thread number listed on the thread paper.[4]
- For example, you might group all of the green thread in a large pile, the purple thread in another pile, etc. If you're sorting by number, you might make a pile of threads between 300 and 400, 400 and 500, and so on.
[Edit]Winding Thread onto Bobbins - Buy bobbins and a bobbin winder. Go to a craft supply or sewing store and buy plastic or cardboard bobbins. You'll need 1 bobbin for each skein of thread that you want to store. Then, buy a handheld bobbin winder tool to make winding easier.[5]
- If you can't find these supplies at your local craft store, check online.
- If you don't feel like buying a winder, you can wrap the thread around the bobbin by hand. This works best if you only have a few skeins to wrap.
- Snap the winder onto a bobbin box and unwrap a skein of thread. Get out a plastic bobbin box that has individual compartments and snap the base of the bobbin winder onto the side of the open compartment. Then, peel the paper label off of the first skein of thread that you want to wind.[6]
- You can write the color number directly on the tip of the bobbin or trim the paper label and tape it to the back of the bobbin.
- Place the thread around a wide jar and push the bobbin into the winder. Although you can keep the skein of thread loose as you wind it, it may tangle so put it around a sturdy jar or container to keep the threads in place. Take a bobbin and insert it into the bobbin winder.[7]
- Since the bobbin is secure, there's no need to hold it in place while you're winding.
- Thread the end of the thread through the tip of the bobbin and wind it a few times. Pull the end of the thread onto the bobbin and push it through the diagonal slit at the end. This catches the thread so it doesn't come undone. Turn the bobbin winder handle a few times to get the thread started on the bobbin.[8]
- Ensure that nothing's placed between the thread and the bobbin winder or the thread may catch.
- Wind the thread faster to transfer the entire skein to the bobbin. Use one hand to turn the handle while your other hand holds the thread that's being wound. Guide the thread across the bobbin so it winds evenly.[9]
- It's alright if your bobbin is a little bumpy or uneven, but you may lose storage space if you can't neatly stack them.
- Remove the bobbin and store it in the plastic compartment. Tuck the loose end of thread into the other diagonal slit at the end of the bobbin. Then, place it into your storage compartment according to color or number. Wind as many skeins as you like.[10]
[Edit]Trying Different Storage Methods - Place thread into bags before putting them in totes for a quick storage solution. If you're short on time and just want a fast way to keep your thread separate, get out a box of sealable bags. Place as many skeins or bobbins of thread as you like into each bag and label the outside of the with the thread's color number. Then, put the bags into plastic totes or shoe boxes.[11]
- Organize the bags of thread by color, project, or thread number.
- Keep in mind that if you're placing more than 1 skein of thread into a bag, the thread is more likely to tangle.
- Put the skeins into plastic storage cabinets to store lots of thread. Purchase cabinets with shallow drawers from craft supply shops for a lightweight, cheap storage system. Slide out each drawer and fill them with your thread. Then, make a label that tells what's inside each drawer and attach the labels to the front of the cabinet.[12]
- If you fill an entire cabinet, you can fill another one and stack the cabinets.
- Avoid stuffing the drawers too full or you won't be able to find the thread you need and the skeins may tangle.
- Place thread into a flat storage container with dividers for easy traveling. If you need a portable storage solution for just 1 project, buy a clear container that's divided into small compartments. These are usually sold to store beads, but you can place 1 or 2 skeins or bobbins of thread into each compartment.[13]
- The divided compartments prevent the thread from sliding around and getting tangled.
- Tie skeins of thread from the bottom bar of a hanger to store thread in a closet. Untwist a skein to make a giant loop of thread and find the knot on the loop. Cut through all the threads so you have a long strand and it in half. Place the bottom bar of a hanger over the folded end of the thread. Then, gather the other end of the thread and bring it up through the folded to form a clove hitch knot.[14]
- You can use a plastic, wooden, or metal hanger to store your thread.
- Hang 10 to 12 skeins of thread depending on the size of the hanger.
- Slip the thread skeins into clear binder sleeves if you're short on storage space. If you don't have room for cabinets or plastic containers, buy a binder and clear specialty binder sheets from a craft supply store. Each sheet contains about 5 horizontal compartments so you can slide in a skein or bobbin of thread into each section. Then, clip the binder sheet into the binder and store it on a shelf or under the bed.[15]
- However you decide to store your thread, keep them out of direct sunlight, which could fade the colors.[16]
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