Wrapping tissue facts for kids
Wrapping tissue is a very thin, see-through type of tissue paper. People use it to wrap gifts and protect delicate items. It feels soft and light.
Contents
All About Wrapping Tissue
Wrapping tissue comes in many colors. It is often sold in packs of 25, 40, or 50 sheets. White tissue paper is also sold in larger bundles for businesses.
What is Wrapping Tissue Used For?
Protecting Items
Many shops use wrapping tissue. They carefully fold or crumple it around fragile items. This protects the items before they are put into bags or boxes. It helps keep things safe from bumps and scratches.
Creative Projects and Crafts
Colored wrapping tissue is great for art projects. When it gets wet, the color can spread like watercolor paint. This creates cool effects on other surfaces. You can also crumple tissue paper to make fun shapes. For example, many people make beautiful tissue paper flowers.
A Musical Past
Did you know tissue paper once made music? In the early 1900s, musicians used it with a comb. This made a sound much like a kazoo. A famous Jazz musician named Red McKenzie was known for playing the comb and paper.
How Wrapping Tissue is Made
Making wrapping tissue is an interesting process. It starts with a mix of wood pulp. This pulp is bleached and mixed with other materials. This mixture is then spread onto a special screen. Water drains away, leaving a thin sheet.
The sheet is then pressed and dried. It goes onto a large, hot cylinder. This step makes the paper very smooth and thin. After drying, the tissue paper is rolled up. It is then ready to be cut and packaged for you to use!
Related Topics
- Crêpe paper
- Tissue paper
- Yankee dryer
- Wove paper
