Make sure that the cylinder present stays at the center of the wrapping paper by sliding it around. Learn how to decorate a chandelier for Christmas here.

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You can do the steps above to wrap a tapered cylinder Christmas present. The only thing different is its size/shape, but you can expect to do the same steps listed above.

Tie into a ribbon as usual, and snip off the edges, so there are two long tails on either side. You can curl the ends if you prefer.

You can also add a ribbon if you’re feeling fancier. Stand the cylinder present upright on top of a wide ribbon, and tie the ends into a knot on top of the gift.

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You can make the present even prettier by finishing it with a bow! Choose one in a complimentary color to your wrapping paper and tape it down one edge of your cylinder present.

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Grab the other edge of the paper and bring it to the center. Do this step repeatedly until you have gone around the entire edge. You will find that it’ll fold exactly like a fan with pleats.

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Fold the paper into itself and the edges like fan pleats. Secure everything with double-sided tape, and add a bow/ribbon to make it more eye-catching.

Measure how much you need by wrapping the paper around the cylinder and ensuring it can cover the surface entirely, leaving around an inch or so of overlap/extra.

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A great tip is to use extra durable wrapping paper that won’t tear easily. It’s also best to give yourself a little bit more extra paper.

Secure these on each edge of the cylinder present with double-sided tape to hide the blemishes. Learn how to get into the Christmas spirit here.

However, if this is your first time, you can expect to take anywhere from 20 minutes to half an hour to wrap the similar Christmas present.

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Measure the edge of the cylinder present on the wrapping paper and cut the two circles accordingly, leaving about ½” as excess.

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If you’re unhappy with how number three turned out or there is a smallish hole in the center of the edges, you can remove or hide blemishes by using scraps of the same wrapping paper or one in a complementary color.

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Bring the other end of the wrapping paper around until it meets the other end with the double-sided tape. Seal it with tape.