Wrapping gifts using NO TAPE with Rajiv Surendra (Holiday Special)
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- Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
- A brown paper package, tied up with string is the iconic timeless image of a gift. Today Rajiv shares his beautiful and practical tape-free technique of wrapping gifts.
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★ TABLE OF CONTENTS ★
• 0:18 Wrapping a gift with brown paper intro
• 1:34 Soap as a gift to wrap
• 3:30 No Tape used technique by pressing edges and creasing corners
• 5:06 Bone Folder and flipping on the table
• 6:20 Make the tabs for folding
•7:28 Wrapping beeswax candles and labels
•9:14 Rubber cement
•11:19 Bring beauty into something serving a distinct function
•12:33 Red polka dot tissue paper before brown paper
•13:34 Simple folding
•14:20 What is the experience when someone opens up the gift
•15:00 Twine to wrap the gift with a bow
•18:00 Wrapping the beeswax gift with twine
•21:00 Using sealing wax for gifts
•26:00 Techniques to using sealing wax for gifts
•28:00 Dripping sealing wax on small gifts
•29:18 Creating labels from tags and then tying them to the gift
•30:52 What to do with large packages? Ribbons
•31:47 Holiday style ribbons and how to tie the ribbon to a large gift
•32:11 Create a fake mail package for aesthetics
• 34:20 Create a bow with the ribbon and cutting the ends for a V notch
•36:19 Custom selection of stamps for vintage effect
•37:09 Calligraphy-style handwriting of the address
•37:53 Happy holidays
💡 TOPICS IN THIS VIDEO 💡
• Brown paper wrapping
• Handmade soap as a gift
• Wrap gifts with no tape
• Pressing edges and creasing corners
• Bone folder
• Edge of paper should be at bottom of package for tab placements
• Beeswax candle wrapping
• Rubber cement
• Labeling your gifts before wrapping
• Serving a function
• Wrap in tissue paper before putting in brown paper to serve as cushion
• Brown paper is eco friendly and recyclable
• Twine could be waxed for wrapping process
• Making the twine knot as a bow
• Sealing wax for gifts
• Press the seal into the wax
• Warm the wax over the candle so that the whole wax end is soft
• Creating shiny sealing wax for gifts
• Tags to use as labels
• Ribbons for large packages
• Make the gift look like it went through the mail to add to the beauty
• How to tie a ribbon for a large gift
• How to cut the ribbon to create a V notch bow
• Make the ribbon tails various lengths for effects
• Happy holidays and happy gifting
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I once received a package from Uzbekistan that came inside a linen casing which was sewn shut around the bundle. My address had been written on the linen carefully and beautifully in waterproof black ink and the whole package was secured with strong hemp cord and A WAX SEAL!!! NEVER HAVE I FELT MORE SPECIAL than the moment I broke that wax seal! It was so exotic and ancient an experience I felt transported back in time by centuries. I had ordered something mundane from eBay and this is how it was sent to me! Glorious!!!
Wow! Sounds like a magical package.
What was inside? 🎉
Wow. Do you recall who was the seller?
I received a package, a box actually, from India that was in a sewn cloth wrapping too!
The address was handwritten in cursive style in ink! It was lovely beyond words. I saved that cloth package as a special memento.
That gave me goosebumps, just reading your description. How special indeed!
Rajiv Surendra: the Mr. Rogers of the gentle arts. Thank you for everything you do.
Perfectly said! 😊
That is a high compliment and well deserved. Mr. Roger's was one of a kind and inspired many hearts 💕 around the globe 🌎 Watching Rajiv's channel is like taking a step back in time. Much needed for an old soul.
Yes, with some adult humor thrown in.
I think that Rajiv is a cross between Martha Stewart and Mr. Rogers. In the best way.
Omg he IS
Rajiv, you're going to be the next Martha Stewart. I see you with your own show, magazine and line of home goods. And I'm here for it!
I truly hope so. Rajiv is so talented and genuine.
Yes! Yes! What is he waiting for?
He is much nicer than Martha Stewart...just for starters.
I feel like he's definitely better than Martha Stewart
I could not agree with you more!
Would love to see a video on how you make the soap!
Yes, me too. And how to make the candles.
@@BigIsleGal yes! Would love to see him make both! 😍
Great video. I’m inspired to wrap in brown paper without tape as well. I would also enjoy videos on soap and candle making. please Rajiv?
That was all I could think of when he said he thought about selling them but decided against it…
Sameee
This comment section is so lovely. I would love to sit down with a cup of tea with a whole bunch of you and just chat about beautiful things.
I’m in love with everything about this channel - The aesthetics, the quality, the simplicity, dignity and class!
Rajiv, I’m so grateful for you. All your videos offer me this excitement that’s uncommon now with youtube. Your videos are thoughtful, unique and I can tell full of love. Thank you for that
Rajiv's OG video about present wrapping with HGTV is like my holy bible of wrapping. I only wrap presents like this now. Such a game changer and I always get compliments about how simple and beautifully my presents are wrapped! Can't wait to see what other tips are in this video!
SAME
Same! Ever since that video, I've ditched using expensive gift wrapping paper and just use brown paper, string, double-sided tape and bows now. AND I got into making wax seals and even had my own wax seal brass stamp made - and create a wax seal onto the strings and/or the gift label to stick in on
Speaking of wrapping, I was just in Hong Kong and I was in the mall and I saw the wrapping paper you designed for Lane Crawford!! What a surprise! So beautiful.
Aw thank you! That was such a fun project.
Wow!!! Great! ❤
How wonderful!
Thanks for another great video. I used to be like you Rajiv... My gifts used to look like works of art... This year I realize I wrapped all the Christmas gifts without "mindfulness". I forgot "Be Here Now". We all need you to help us to be in the moment and focus on exactly what we are doing instead of thinking of other things while hastily and carelessly doing our activities.
For your viewers - just don't try sending those packages with string through the mail! These days the packages will get caught in modern machinery. I like to leave the seal in the wax until the wax is completely cooled to get a good impression, love the extra drops! I'm gonna try that - also don't send wax seals through the mail, they will break, put the letter in a padded envelope and write 'hand stamp only' and hope for the best! Best wishes Rajiv!
I've received intact wax sealed letters in the mail, no problem.
You can request your wax-sealed envelopes to be hand-cancelled at your local post-office for a small extra postage fee
The people at the post office know how to process packages. I have had successful packages sent and received without any damage.
For wax seals, you send them as “non-machinable” and they usually require extra postage.
I would love your soap recipe! I’d love to watch both a soap making and a candle making video. Please, please, please!
Your videos are always such a welcome oasis of calm, far away from the hustle and bustle of modern day-to-day life. Thank you Rajiv x
Ikr
its so funny cause it gives this calm oasis but he lives in new york so you know its hetic outside his window, which makes it all the better
Rajiv, I'm convinced despite the impossibility of it, that you are the secret love child of Tasha Tudor and William Morris. I mean this as a huge compliment.
I would love to know how you make your favorite soap. And now I want to replicate your wrapping station. Gorgeous
Hi Rajiv 👋, my third grade teacher taught me to make a wreath with tissue paper. I still make them today and like you mentioned I think about her and wish her well..
I would love to see how that is done!
Me too. Please share!
I've made the tissue wreaths for years. It's a special way of being a part of the holidays! 🎉
No accident that your surname is 'Surendra'. Thank you for sharing your 'Serene' way of life Rajiv. Your always reminding me with every video to get rid of sub par 'junk' in my life, i.e. physical items, toxic relationships, or you name it. It's so encouraging! For years I've used sealing wax on greeting cards personally handed out, now I'll give it a try wax on gifts too 🎁, so pretty!
I love him!!! he literally is the person I aspire to be like 😭😭😭
same !!!!
What a lovely world if we were all like Rajiv 😂❤
Indeed@@Englishroserebecca
Would you do a video on how to make your soaps? I would love to learn to make my own.❤
A tip for reusing wrapping paper and tissue paper…iron it on a low setting (no steam) to get the wrinkles and creases out.
I love putting stamps on my packages too. But I actually use used stamps. I have been collecting used stamps I got in the mail ever since I was 3 years old. So I have a big selection to choose from 😊
Oh I love this idea!!
Please make a video of making your soap 🙏🏻 love you’re videos!
Oh my God! I loved your Old soul before, because you are literally an incarnation of who I always wanted to, but never gad the courage to be. But now that you used a Polish word and mentioned Robin Hood, I love you even more. Thank you for bringing Joy into my life. Winter Greetings from Poland!
I would love to see a series of handmade gifts (soaps, candles, knitting, jams/jarred product etc) for the holidays next year! I am aiming to do a handmade christmas next year and I'm starting with an herb garden to forage from when I make tinctures and syrups. Love your channel, it's always such a comfort in the chaos of the internet.
you, yourself are a true gift to this world Rajiv, you are a Rennaissance man, thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.
Renaissance 😂😂 this word is that word i didn't know how to pronounce
@@Suralibalistham1168 😂😅
your videos are such a delight Rajiv! Thank you for creating magic
I just started this video, but I wanted to let you know that I really love all your videos they're so calming and so..... Positive. And helpful! Thank you. ❤️🥰😍
Even when you are using tape, I think your tip of crisply creasing the edges is key in present wrapping! It not only makes it easier to wrap (the paper hugs the object just like you said) but those creased edges will make even the most weirdly shaped presents look neat and tidy, and will make a regular shaped box look positively professional. I think it's my favorite wrapping secret!
I enjoyed this!! I used black Kraft paper this year for Christmas and my packages turned out beautiful!
These gifts look so timeless. I was smiling throughout the entire video. Eleganckie!
Same. I sat there entranced the whole time. 😊
This is such a lovely video, and I just want to add that the editing on this one is perfect. The music is well-timed and adds depth. Perfect release date, too. Great job to the behind-the-scenes team on this one!
As I was watching this with my 6 year old son, engrossed in learning about all things delicate and beautiful, I realized you're our modern day Mr Rogers ...Thank you for your content!
I'm binge watching your videos because I am having a sad day. All of your videos are so pleasing to watch. So far I've learned how to arrange flowers. I think silk flowers could be used if fresh aren't available. I learned to bring wet wipes when scrounging antiques. The most satisfying element of this video is the sound of the sharp scissors when cutting ribbon. I'm a geek that way. I think I would use sealing wax on the folds of a large present. Are you using new stamps or old? They looked new. Old used stamps are cheap and would be perfect for gift packages. Now, which video is next? I love your soul...it's a beautiful place to be...
Vielen Dank! Wieder eine Freude! Deine kompromisslose Ästhetik und dein pädagogisches Talent sind so erfrischend! Frohe Weihnachten 🎄lieber Rajev. Sonja aus Stuttgart.
Kann ich mich nur anschließen 👍
8:14 I started to cry. Beautiful. Thank you, for these words and for your packing tips. I thought I'm good at it, but this is another level.
I grew up in the uk 🇬🇧 My grandparents used to wrap everything in brown paper packages with twine-and have us pick pine cones and berries and greenery during the holidays as the decorative part and hand write all the cards and labels with ink and using calligraphy. ❤🌲🎅🏻 watching you made me have fond memories of that . I still put a lot of effort and time into making gifts and making my own cards and it brings me great joy .
Teach us soap making and candle dipping Rajiv!!! Please! 2024 goals ❤
I have leveled up my mail with the use of wax seals, so I was fascinated to hear more about the history of its use. I add a drop of essential oil in mine for a light fragrance. I want to be best friends with Rajiv and just craft the day away 😊
Vertical writing is a skill. Writing in Chalk is a lost skill and it's harder than it looks. Because it catches and changing directions is difficult so the fluidity with which you write in cursive bordering on calligraphy is so impressive.
When a delivery person asks for a signature on his/her phone, I *hate* writing in the air that way. My handwriting has always mattered to me, and that looks like a grade-schooler's scrawl. I often think I'll practice doing my signature that way.
When wrapping this way you don't need any tape. My kids prefer it this way because of the ease of unwrapping!
wrapping gifts is the best part of giving😂 I bought old letter embroidered linen towels (your suggestion) and did the Japanese cloth gift wrap with twigs of rosemary and berries in the top knot!
I’m 65 and so enjoyed this. As a young teen I used sealing wax to seal letters that I’d write, love it❤. Would love to learn how to make beeswax candles
I used waxed seals in my cards and letters in my youth, back in the 1960’s and 1970’s. Such a great tutorial video, Rajiv. Thank you.
I wrapped all my gifts for the first time in fabric. I was super lucky in a secondhand cerity shop i found a Big piece of Christmas fabric.the turned out so beautiful and cozy! You can hold the fabric together with a few needels nutill you have the tie fixed to hold it all together. Just remember to remove the needels again ;) im never going back to cheap closy papers for sure!
Thank you, Rajiv...you are extremely talented and full of wisdom...Merry Christmas to you...
Hi Rajiv,
I love your video. The simplicity of using brown paper and twine with the finishing of a wax seal is just gorgeous! I am amazed at how young you are and like these antiquities. I’m old lol.
I have a question, would you sell a soap bar and how much do you charge for it? Of course it goes without saying, I would love it to be wrapped and sealed like you’ve demonstrated here. Lol
So wholesome, uplifting, soothing, and beautiful at the same time! I am very happy and grateful that I found your channel 💖 Thank you!
Hi Rajiv, I believe the 3 ostrich feathers image on your wax seal is the heraldic badge of the Princes of Wales. Historically the badge goes back centuries, but based on the stamp handle yours seems to be maybe 18th century? Look to see if that's a crown at the base of the feathers to confirm. It's difficult to see the rest of the image. I can't tell if those are swords flanking the coat of arms, and all I can see is what looks like an "E" in the actual wax imprint. It would make sense that you got the seal in Germany given the family roots of some of the British Royals. I'm sure one of your museum friends or curators could help with research. The seal could be representative of an official role within within the monarchy such as a groundskeeper, royal guard, stables, etc., or it could be specific to a person within the Royal Family. It might make a really interesting episode to trace the history of your seal and see if you can unlock the mystery behind it!
Beautiful. I'm learning how to slow down through your videos. Thanks so much for what you're doing!
Is “greedy guts” going to share this amazing soap recipe in a video? 😂
I will be wrapping my gifts next year in brown paper and ribbon now. I just have to work on my penmanship. :)
Maybe....
Ahhh! ❤I will be purchasing some frankincense from my local Egyptian store in preparation for this “maybe” video. 😏@@rajivsurendra
@@rajivsurendraI wanted to ask/beg for this amazing soap recipe also 😁🙏
Nooo, I just finished wrapping some gifts with tape when you uploaded this! There's still a few to do and I will certainly be taking notes. I loved the paper package with the pretty ribbon and stamps! What is the brand of sealing wax please? Also, I would love some soap and candle making content in the future too, I'm so fascinated by all that you craft! x
Where do people get brown paper, twine like that, and big sticks of traditional wax (not the flexible kind) affordably and in large quantities? Do you guys have recommendations?
I am currently home with COVID and feeling miserable. Finding your channel has been a life saver!!! Thank you for taking me to Chicago to see how harps are made, to Connecticut to make stoneware, and to Kingston to go antiquing. I’m ready to make my whites whiter and get my cast iron pan back in shape because of you. I can’t wait to be healthy again to try some of these things you are showing us. Much love to you and yours!
Same 😷
Absolutely lovely, Rajiv. Thank YOU for gifting us your time, charm, and talent!! xoxo, From CA.
I won an door decorating contest using this method. At the time I was "broke" so I used old boxes and with lighted twigs and ribbon. Won 🥇
As a fellow Canadian I see you as a national treasure.❤️. You are right that teaching someone something is the greatest gift, so thank you for all of these gifts you give us through your channel, Rajiv.
Hear hear! 🇨🇦
Me to ❤🇨🇦
I’m sure someone had already said, but three ostrich feathers is the Prince of Wales
Thanks Rajiv, I alternate between brown paper with white ribbon and white paper with brown twine. I did have a year when I got a great deal on black chalkboard paper and used red ribbon. Great video, thanks and Happy Holidays!!!
Beautiful,reminded me of my Polish Gran wrapping gifts in tissue paper and also making flowers out of tissue paper.She too wrapped gifts using brown paper bags Thank You for the Memory.
I hope we won't be waiting for toooo long for the Wiseman soap recepie 😊
I would love a soap making tutorial for your favourite soap from this video ❤!
Also, would you make a video on how to make the soap? Thank you. 😊
Maybe show us how you decorate for Christmas? and do you do handmade ornaments? Please show us if you do. Thanks
When are you going to write a book Rajiv? I need a quick reference for these things 🙏
I love sealing wax and brown paper packages tied up with string. Is that from sound of music or something. Julie Andrews for sure.
I live in Aix en Provence. Can you please tell me the brand of the French sealing wax? Merci! Bisous.
How do you reuse stamps after sticking them down? I think i would sooner buy some faux stamp stickers. But i love the look!
Yes! I've been waiting to see how this is done. I love using string and ribbon it's so beautiful to me. ❤
So now we are all waiting patiently for your soap recipe. Will that be the next video? "Soap making with Rajiv"
Please Rajiv, show us how you make your soap. I make my own soap too, but so often it gets soggy in the shower. I get strong rashes with all the commercial soaps and as I know how simple it is to make your own soap at home in large amounts for little cost for all the family to use, even my little baby, just need to know how to get the correct proportions. Please; please, please make a video about it. You present everything always so elegantly and with style, yet simple. Love your videos.
Please, please make a video on how to make soap. That would be lovely. Thanks for the cool videos, and happy holidays from Austria.
Rajiv, you need your own brick and mortar store in NYC so that we can all take a pilgrimage and purchase all the things! I absolutely love all that you do and share. You are a beacon of light and joy! ✨
Always a joy watching your videos. Can you do one on making your special soap? (Please?!)
Love your artistry and your sweet sense of humor. You are a great talent and teacher. Will you show us how to make your soap and candles one day? Puleeze? Happy New Year. ❤
I am in awe! And incredibly jealous of your useful beautiful tools - that paper dispenser is fantastic. I have brown paper and may need to think about making myself a holder, it seems like it doesn't take up much more space than the paper itself, and so functional! Thanks for the vid :)
Please, sir, could you tell us more about how to make that soap? I would like to try to make it. It sounds divine. Thank you.
I collected pretty stamps from letters I received, soaked and pressed them and use them to decorate my letters, notebooks, boxes...
I second every comment calling for a video on how to make your own beeswax candles and one on how to make soap! I just know it would be a wonder!
I love your Polish, Rajiv! Bardzo elegancki! :)
I love how you make everyday things and "task" a pleasant experience. I try to do that in my life as well. So this was a very enjoyable video for me to watch. Now I want a variety of twine and vintage paper roll. 😉
I would love to see how you make your soap, thank you for your helpful videos Rajiv!!
Please make a video on how to make beeswax candles. I love them too!! (Then how you make your soap)
Rajiv, The timing of this video could not have been more perfect. It was so fun to watch you explain even the small details in packaging. I do perfect folding of gift wrap but then use plastic tape to secure it😢. From now onwards, its forbidden😂. Thank you for teaching that.
Your artistic skills cover a gamut of topics. Can you please do a video how you spend your normal day/weekdays and weekends? Like what time you get up, go to sleep? Do you meditate everyday? How many days a week you go to gym?
It will give everyone an idea to manage time effectively.
Thank you for sharing all the wonderful ideas you have with others. You're as precious as diamond and emerald which are my favs😅. Wish you Merry Christmas and wonderful New Year in great health, wealth and peace. Love from Florida...
Dear Rajiv ,everything what you do is bardzo eleganckie!!!😊 Thank you so much.
Greetings from Poland.
Thank you for this video! I think you remind me of crows, the way you are meticulous and detailed, as well as the way you put such thought into gifts.
I hope this doesn't come across as creepy, I think crows are super cool!
Seriously, who needs therapy when you have this channel...
Oh we are going to need that soap making video in the upcoming year!
I been grappling presents in brown paper since I can remember. My mom did it and I always thought it was so beautiful. It also very affordable as I use grocery stores bags. Brown paper is so timeless
I love this episode, Rajiv! In the future, could you show us the basics of making soap? Not necessarily your specific recipe with the frankincense; just any basic one would do. Thank you!
Bardzo elegancko! 😂❤
Dziekuje Bardzo!
@@rajivsurendrahow did You learn Polish? I'm not sure if you've told us this story!
Yes, I sooo want to know too. It’s a nice surprise when all of a sudden you hear your mother language 😊
@@romanbuksak1064Maybe used Google translate or something? Fajnie by było jak by umiał rozmawiać po Polsku.
Edit: Just heard it in the video, possibly he knows some basic words and phrases. Nice to know.
Would you ever consider going through a soap making recipe with us? Because wow what a beautiful project and gift
🇬🇧 I do love a good package and Calligraphy writing 🖋️
What a wonderful segment. Not only am I inspired to use wax and a seal, I learned some history, too. Your mention of seals on a document regarding Henry the VIII, sent me to take a gander at the Vatican's archive. Also, your antique seal with ostrich feathers, prompted me to investigate its symbolism to royalty. Thanks for exposing me to new ideas.
Not sure how this entered my feed, but happy it did. I too love brown paper wrap, homemade soaps and candles, I enjoy carving stamps and printing. I enjoy pretty packages so much I have a Pinterest board dedicated to it and often consider making it a side hassle! Lol This is a fun tutorial.
Truly a fan of your channel. It revives the "renaissance" in all of us!
Can you please, please, please, make a video on how to make the candles🕯️✨
I had a brown paper roll and cutter and the paper lasted for years. Sadly the cutter is no more - moving country a few times meant it went ... somewhere. But now I use the brown paper from the grocery store bags, and I tie up with string. They look lovely under my wooden Christmas tree, waiting to be given. So much nicer than commercial Christmas paper, which usually can't be recycled because there is a plastic coating on it to make it shiny.
I tried this and got one perfect gift. It isn’t easy and I wish I had gone to the table instead of the floor. Next year I’ll get set up at the dining table. It takes patience.
Rajiv, I love your channel, I found it a few weeks ago. When I use a printed tissue paper to wrap a gift, I like to line the print paper with a sheet of plain white tissue. That way the print paper is sharp and clean, without the print showing through underneath. Keep up the great videos, and have a wonderful blessed Holiday Season.
This was such a fun video to watch. Thank you for such inspirational tutorials. I was wondering if you ever made a video on soap making. Hope your holiday is magical.
Please make a video on how to make your soap and candles!!!! Love everything you do, thank you!
Rajiv, I also stack a couple rolls of twine on the arm of my string holder! I remember the day I thought of that and I thought I was a genius! Love that thing! You are great!