How to Open Difficult Plastic Packaging

Sometimes it's almost impossible to open plastic packaging on consumer products. Those clear, hard plastic shells are meant to deter theft, so they're made to be hard to open. Here's how to open difficult hard shell plastic packaging.paper packaging , corrugated boxes , injection molded packaging ,

Instructions

  1. 1

    Stay calm and rational.

    The biggest mistake is to get too eager about opening a package up. Approach your package with a calm and cool demeanor, and you won't get frustrated or hurt yourself.

  2. 2

    Pry the package apart.

    The first thing to do is see if you can pry the package apart. This works on clear vinyl packaging that isn't heat sealed. Try to put your fingers between the seams at the top of the package, where the round dots on either side snap the vinyl together. If the package can be opened by hand, the two sides of the package will pry and snap apart.

  3. 3

    Use scissors.

    If the package is sealed, use large, sharp scissors to open the package. Trim the top, and/or side edges off with the scissors. Only trim the edges that are sealed shut. When the seals are trimmed off, the package can be neatly pried open. Be careful when cutting thick vinyl packaging with scissors. Don't use excessive force or you may cut yourself.