How to Wrap a Bouquet in Kraft Paper?

Last updated: October 29, 2026

How do you wrap a bouquet in kraft paper? Lay two sheets crossed, place the bouquet diagonally, fold the bottom corner up, fold the sides in, and tie at the binding point. That is the whole method for a single presentation bouquet. This guide gives you the steps in order, the sheet sizes that fit each bouquet, and the mistakes that tear kraft. Scope note: this is single-bouquet presentation wrapping only. Delivery protection — extra layers, stem fixation and box packing — is a separate method and is not covered here.

What you need

• Kraft sheets. Two sheets for a standard handheld bouquet, one for a small posy, three to four for a large bouquet. Standard handheld bouquets suit 56 × 56 cm or 58 × 58 cm sheets; small posies suit 35 × 50 cm.
• Scissors and tape or twine. Tape for the back of the wrap, twine or ribbon for the tie at the binding point.
• An OPP liner, if stems are wet. Kraft absorbs water, so wet stems need a waterproof inner layer first. See is kraft paper waterproof for the liner method.

Kraft listings to use include wholesale florist wrapping paper 50 58 cm 10 sheets, wholesale florist wrapping paper 58 50 cm 15 sheets and wholesale florist wrapping paper 56 56 cm 20 sheets. Check the sheet size and sheets per bag on the listing before you start: the wrap fails most often when the sheet is too small for the bouquet.

How to wrap, step by step

1. Trim and hydrate, then shake dry. Cut the stems to length and hydrate the bouquet. Shake off excess water before wrapping: soaking stems will soak the kraft.
2. Line wet stems first. If the stems are still wet, wrap them in OPP film or another waterproof inner layer. The kraft goes over the liner, not against wet stems.
3. Lay two sheets crossed. Place one sheet square and the second sheet rotated 45 degrees on top, so the corners point in different directions. For a small posy, one sheet is enough.
4. Place the bouquet diagonally. Lay the bouquet across the sheets with the blooms above the top edge and the stems pointing toward one corner. The binding point should sit roughly in the centre of the sheets.
5. Fold the bottom corner up. Bring the bottom corner up over the stems and tuck it behind the binding point. This covers the stem ends and gives the wrap its cone shape.
6. Fold the sides in. Bring the left and right corners in over the bouquet, pleating gently rather than pulling tight. Crease the folds lightly so the kraft holds its shape without tearing.
7. Tie at the binding point and finish. Tape the back of the wrap, tie twine or ribbon firmly at the binding point, and trim any uneven edges. Fold the top edge down for a clean rim if the wrap sits higher than the blooms.

Why the crossed sheets matter

Two sheets crossed give full coverage: one sheet alone leaves thin spots where the paper stretches around the widest point of the bouquet, and the finish looks flat. The crossed second sheet fills those gaps and adds the body that makes the wrap look finished rather than improvised. The sheet-count method behind this — one sheet for a small posy, two for standard, three to four for large — is worked out in full in how many sheets of wrapping paper per bouquet.

When to stop and rewrap

• The kraft tears as you fold. You are pulling too tight, or the sheet is too small for the bouquet. Start again with a larger sheet or an extra layer; do not tape over a tear and hope it holds.
• Damp spots appear during wrapping. The stems are too wet. Dry them, add a liner, and rewrap.
• The wrap will not stay closed. The binding point is off-centre or the tie is too loose. Re-centre the bouquet on the sheets and tie firmly at the true binding point.

Frequently asked questions

How many sheets do I need?

One sheet for a small posy, two sheets crossed for a standard handheld bouquet, three to four for a large bouquet. The full calculation, including conversion to bags, is in the sheet-count guide linked above.

Do I need to wet the stems first?

Hydrate the bouquet, then shake the stems dry before wrapping. Wrapping soaking stems soaks the kraft from the inside. If stems must stay wet, use a waterproof liner first.

Can I wrap a large bouquet with one sheet?

No. One sheet will not cover a large bouquet with overlap to spare, and the wrap will gap and tear. Use three to four sheets for large bouquets.

Does this method protect the bouquet for delivery?

No. This is presentation wrapping for a single bouquet. Delivery protection needs additional layers, stem fixation and packing, which is a separate method not covered here.

My kraft tears when I fold it. What am I doing wrong?

Usually one of two things: pulling the folds too tight, or using a sheet too small for the bouquet. Fold gently and crease lightly, and size up the sheet or add a layer.

Can I order kraft sheets in bulk?

Standard orders start at MOQ from 20, with the unit following the listing (bags, rolls, or as listed). For testing a kraft design before a bulk order, request a sample first: samples are exempt from the minimum order.