You may even be able to buy a length of cellophane from a local florist shop. Clear cellophane would be nice if you want the contents of a gift basket to be visible. Colored or patterned cellophane can add an extra pop of fun to your gift.
Ideally, work on a hard, clean surface rather than on carpet. The cellophane will attract little fibers and bits of dust. Remember, it’s better to have too much cellophane. You can always trim away excess material, but it’s a lot harder to add more without it looking funny.
Once you make the initial cut, you should hopefully be able to just glide your scissors down the length of the cellophane. This prevents weird edges from forming.
It’s best to work with a container that has already been prepared. That way, you can make sure to position it exactly how you want it, and you’ll be able to better see where you should tie the ribbon at the end.
One of the great things about cellophane is that it’s supposed to look a little messy. It doesn’t matter if the pieces aren’t perfectly smooth (in fact, they’re not meant to be).
Try your best to position the ribbon overtop of the highest point in the basket or container. This should hopefully make things look very balanced.
Try to focus on making sure there are no “blank” spaces or little gaps where you can see between pieces of cellophane into the basket.
Do your best to center the gift basket so that the bottom seam of the bag is along the middle of the basket. A shrink bag is a great option to create a tightly-sealed basket. It’ll help keep items in place more securely, which is important if there are fragile items or if you’ll be traveling with it. [10] X Research source
It’s generally easier to work with a filled basket rather than an empty one. If you didn’t already fill your basket, though, now is the time to do so.
Hold off on using ribbon or a bow at this stage.
If you don’t have a heat gun, you could also use a hairdryer on the highest setting for the same results. [15] X Research source Avoid holding the heat gun in one place for very long. This could burn through the cellophane.
If you notice a section of the bag that seems too loose, just use your heat gun on it again.
