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Unwrapping wrapping.nnSubscribe to the GEICO channel and get updates automatically! http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=GEICOnnWhat You’ll Need:nGiftsnBoxesnWrapping papernGift bagsnA rulernScissorsnTapenBows, ribbons and gift tags, andnA large, flat working surfacenRectangular Boxes: The Three Pieces of TapenAlways start by putting your gift in a box to make it easier to wrap. This method works for almost any rectangular box: clothing boxes, shoeboxes, jewelry boxes, tie boxes, you name it.nnAnd it’s easy—just measure with your box to cut a perfectly sized rectangle of wrapping paper.nnSTEP 1: MEASUREnnAlways use the box’s largest face as your base, so the width is the longest side, the depth is the medium side and the height is the shortest side.nnMeasure the box against the width of your wrapping paper—two depths and two heights—by rolling the box end over end. If it doesn’t fit, turn the wrapping paper and measure the other way, against the length. This gives you one side of the rectangle. Add about an inch for overlap and mark the spot with a little crease.nn2 heights + 2 depths + 1 inch overlap = side onennThe other side of the rectangle should measure one width of the box, plus two heights, plus a half-inch of wiggle room. Mark this with another little crease.nn1 width + 2 heights + ½ inch overlap = side twonnSTEP 2: CUTnnUsing the creases as guides, cut out your rectangle.nnPlace the box upside down in the middle of the rectangle so the wrapping paper seam will be on the bottom of the finished package.nnSTEP 3: WRAPnnWrap the paper around the box and secure with one piece of tape. Fold in the sides and secure each with one piece of tape—for a total of three pieces of tape. Add as many ribbons, bows and gift tags as you like.nnSquare Boxes: The Mathematical IdealnIf you have a square box, this wrapping hack—developed by mathematician Sara Santos—is the way to go. You’ll need a ruler, but it will help you get a perfect finish every time.nnSTEP 1: MEASUREnnThis time, you’ll be cutting a square piece of paper. To figure out how long each side of the square should be, start by measuring the diagonal of one of the square faces of your box. Remember that number.nnNext, measure the height of the box (the non-square dimension) and multiply by 1.5. Add this number to your diagonal measurement. This sum is how long each side of your square piece of paper should be.nnOur box measured 5 inches diagonally and was 2 inches tall. 2 times 1.5 is 3, so we added 5 and 3 for a paper measurement of 8 inches.nn1 diagonal + (1.5 x height) = length of each side of the papernnSTEP 2: CUTnnCut the paper and lightly fold it in half both ways to give yourself guidelines.nnSet the box on an angle in the middle of the paper, with its corners lined up with the folded guidelines. It should be resting upside down on one of its square faces.nnSTEP 3: WRAPnnWrap the paper onto the box one corner at a time. The first few times, you can use two pieces of tape. With practice, you might even be able to do it with one.nnCylinders: The Roll-UpnThis gift-wrapping hack is for cylinders that are taller than they are wide. Think bottles of wine, scented candles or tall jars of homemade treats. Mathematician Warwick Davis calls this a “rotational method.” In plain English, you roll up the item in the paper.nnSTEP 1: MEASUREnnPlace the item on its side on the paper, parallel to the roll of paper. Roll the bottle or jar up to check that you’ll have enough paper to wrap around it completely. You should also double-check that there’s enough at the ends to cover the item.nnSTEP 2: CUT AND WRAPnnCut the paper, roll up the bottle and tape to secure. You can either fold in the ends of the paper or tie them off with ribbon so the package looks like a wrapped candy.nnAwkward Shapes: The Easy WaynIf you’ve made it through all the other gift-wrapping methods, you’re ready for this advanced technique. This is for objects with weird shapes, like toys in plastic packages or sports equipment.nnSTEP 1: PLACEnnMathematicians agree that to limit wasted paper, you should just put these items in a gift bag! Add a ribbon and a gift tag, and that’s a wrap.nnHappy wrapping, and happy holidays from GEICO More!nnGEICO's been saving people money for over 75 years. nSee how much you could save: http://on.gei.co/quotennConnect with us on...nFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/GEICOnTwitter: https://twitter.com/GEICOnGoogle+: https://plus.google.com/+geiconYoutube: http://www.youtube.com/user/GEICOnnOne more time: subscribe to the GEICO channel to get allnthe latest commercials automatically!nhttp://www.youtube.com/user/GEICO?subnnRELATED VIDEOS:n• Claims Process: https://youtu.be/P4s2zYtX9fcn• Military Service Awards: https://youtu.be/TVecg7QnGsUn• Ultimate Turkey Sandwich: https://youtu.be/y6yQp2R7gOU Less
