When asked in my gift basket classes, “Does a hair dryer work as good on shrink wrap as a heat gun?” now I know how to respond because of this video experiment comparing the two items. I was surprised by the results, but perhaps you won’t be. See it for yourself.

Why Shrink Wrap Instead of Cellophane Wrap?

When I began making gift baskets in 1990, I chose cellophane wrap for all of my designs because I wasn’t ready to invest in shrink wrapping equipment.

Today, it’s important to be ready to apply all types of wrapping materials around completed designs, as customers will request different styles. You’ll also require different wraps according to the themes you make.

Shipping requirements dictate that shrink wrap is added around most, if not all, gift baskets, to protect it during travel. Some designers also add cellophane outside of the shrink wrap to provide a soft appearance around the inside protection.

If you use a hair dryer to shrink wrap, how effective is this technique for you, and how realistic is the above video compared to your results?