Recently, paper packaging is becoming increasingly popular.It is an eco-friendly polyethylene and plastic.In many stores you can buy a package already in finished form, and if you wish, you can make a paper bag with your hands at home.
Where used paper bags?
Package made of paper is used as packaging for a variety of goods.From inexpensive paper made bags of popcorn, finished baking and other food products.In such packages are sold loose tea.Even coal for ignition of fires is packed in paper.Most often, these paper bags are made of kraft paper or parchment and look pretty simple.
There are other packages that are made of thicker paper and covered with a layer of laminate.They are used for wrapping gifts and have beautiful colors.Today is a very popular brand of paper bags, which are the logo and contacts.It is a kind of successful advertising.They are engaged in the development of designers.Some of these packages are a real work of art.
What is needed for the manufacture of a package of paper?
manufacture of paper bags requires no special skills.First you need to decide on the paper.If you want the package to be served for a long time and does not break, it is recommended to use a laminated paper, which is a water resistant material.You can also take a dense packing list required size.
more to make a paper bag with your hands, you will need scissors, pencil, ruler, glue for paper or double sided tape (9-12 mm), eyelets, machine for their penetration, decorative cord (or ribbon for handles) and cardboard.It is not always used and is used for greater strength of the package.
How to make a paper bag?
The first thing is to identify the size of the future package height, length and width.On the reverse side of the paper is applied to the prepared drawing with pencil and ruler.
Start by vertical lines.The first label set, stepping 1.5-2 cm from the left edge of the sheet.This site is required for bonding.Next, measure the distance from the first mark, equal to the length of the package, and draw a second line.Next label will determine the width of the package.Then again, mark up, and her length - width.Each subsequent label starts to be measured from the previous one.Thus, we should get on paper drawing of a package in a turn.
Now you need to draw a horizontal line.For the first from the top of the sheet should be about 3-4 cm to retreat. On this line, measure the distance equal to the height of the package, and set the mark for the next, which will bedplate.Its size depends on the width of which has a package of paper.The diagram below shows how the layout should look ready.
Bonding paper bag
first need to collect sleeve.For this the adhesive or adhesive tape is applied to a small vertical strip at the left side.It sticks right edge.When working with adhesive it is necessary to ensure that it does not protrude to the front of the pack.
Then do the folds all vertical lines.On the sides you need to do right in the middle of the fold.Then Fold the top line and blank squared, dressed the upper part of the inside.
necessary to make bottom of a paper bag on his hands.Cut the cardboard rectangle that will fit the size of the bottom.We make a fold line, which is located at the bottom of the package and open it.Inside we put a piece of cardboard and put on his middle a little glue.First lay the short sides, and then - long.Coated with an adhesive edge and iron bedplate.
make the handle for the package
Most often handles for paper bags made of decorative lace, but you can use satin ribbons, braid or other materials.The main thing is that they are strong.It is necessary to cut two pieces of cord of the same size.They recommended a slightly singe the edges, so they are not disbanded.
Now you need to punch a hole into which will be inserted into the handle.To make a more durable glue strips of cardboard folded under the top.With lyuversnoy machine must make two holes at the front and rear sides of the package, thus breaking the paper along with the cardboard.The holes should be placed at the location where you plan to mount handles.If machines for eyelets no, you can make a hole punch.
remains insert the handle.Threading cord or ribbon through both holes are located on one side of the package.Tying knots at the ends so that they are on the inside.That's all, the package is a paper made with their own hands.
additional decor
bags can be decorated with any materials at hand and materials.It can be various applications, cut out of colored paper, ribbons, buttons, and even dry leaves.In this case, it all depends on your imagination.In general, the production of paper bags - a creative process and requires an appropriate approach.
Besides decorating the package itself, it is possible to come up with the unusual handle.They also can be of any suitable material.You can not insert the pen, just to wrap the upper part of the package.
Now you know how to make a paper bag, and you can not waste time looking for gift wrap, and an exclusive packaging with their own hands.
