How Do You Decorate Presents With Tulle?
Dress up a present with tulle instead of ribbon. Tulle is a thin, net-like material and comes in many colors. Its sheerness makes it a good accent material, as it won’t overpower the wrapping paper pattern. Use several layers of tulle to make the color appear darker. The netted texture allows tulle to be pulled tightly without ripping easily. Tulle comes in various widths. A 15-foot roll of tulle costs about $10 at craft or fabric stores. Cut two pieces of tulle. Each piece should be long enough to go around the present twice. Lay one piece of tulle horizontally on a flat surface. Lay the second piece of tulle vertically on top of the first piece so they cross in the middle. Set the present in the middle of the crossed tulle pieces. Bring the ends of the vertical piece up and tie in a square knot. Pull tight. Repeat with the horizontal piece. The two knots should sit on the top of the present. Cut a long piece of thin wire. Use each piece of tulle to make a loop, like you are tying a s
