How to Wrap a Ball with Wrapping Paper

If there’s one type of shape that can be extremely hard to gift-wrap, it’s a ball. Without any clear angles, it’s hard to know how and where to fold to end up with a neat and tidy-looking gift. But, it can be done, if you follow these steps below.

Step #1: Cut Your Wrapping Paper 

First, unroll some wrapping paper and place the ball in the center. You want the wrapping paper to have a length longer than its width, rather than a square shape. Go ahead and cut, once you make sure that there’s enough paper on both sides to fold completely over the gift with an extra inch of overlap.

Step #2: Slip a Bowl Underneath and Fold 

Now, take the two longest ends and fold them toward the center, securing the resulting seam with tape after making sure that the paper is taut. Again, you want about a 1-inch overlap. The bowl will help guide the shape and make it easier to gather the ends later.

Step #3: Fold the Rest of the Paper 

Grab the two remaining ends and slowly gather them upward, toward the center of the top of the ball. Start creating fan folds by folding small triangles to the left, with the gathered paper in your hand. Keep creating these small triangle folds while you work around the entire top of the ball, until you have a fan fold that you can secure with tape. Do this to the other side.

Extra Tips for A Gorgeously Wrapped Gift 

Here are some extra tips to make sure that your ball is gift-wrapped in a way that looks professionally done.

1. Use only clear, thin or double-sided tape, because you want the tape to be as inconspicuous as possible.
2. Avoid jagged or curved lines when cutting your wrapping paper, to avoid an untidy look.
3. Embellish your gift once you’re done wrapping it to give it that extra touch of attractiveness. Use a bow, ribbon or whatever accessories will create a stunning look that you’ll be excited to present to the recipient. You can look online for inspiration when it comes to embellishing a ball-shaped gift with accessories – there are some pretty creative ideas out there that really take the look of your gift to the next level.

It is Possible to Gift-Wrap a Ball, But Only if You Use the Right Method 

A ball-shaped gift is tricky, and many people opt for placing it into a rectangular or square box to avoid having to go through the steps above. But, when done right, it can look beautiful, and by following the steps above, you’ll be able to wrap it perfectly. At Waterleaf Paper, we offer a wide selection of wrapping papers with which you can wrap any ball-shaped gift like a pro.