Gift hexagon boxes are six-sided boxes made to hold small gifts, and the shape alone sets them apart from the rectangular cartons around them. The Best Price Boxes prints them custom to your size and artwork with no minimum order, and the price-beat guarantee covers any written quote you bring for the same specs.
How a hexagon box is built
A hexagon box is a prism with six equal side walls and a flat top and bottom. In folding carton form, the side walls come from one printed sheet that is folded and glued along a seam, and the base and lid are formed by tabs or a separate piece. Because there are six sides rather than four, the die has more folds, and the glue seam and the tab fit matter more than they do on a plain tuck box. A properly cut hexagon sits flat on a shelf and does not lean.
What fits well, and what does not
Hexagons suit items that are roughly round or compact: a candle, a pair of earrings, a jar of salve, a small ornament, a bath bomb, a wax melt. Anything long and thin wastes the shape, because you end up paying for six walls to hold a pen. For tall narrow items, a tube or a tuck-end carton is the more honest choice. For items that are close to square, you gain nothing from six sides and lose some usable space in the corners.
Think about the inside as well. The widest point of a hexagon is across the corners, and the narrowest is across the flats. Your product has to clear the narrower measurement, so measure the product diameter and add about one eighth inch on each side to get your across-flats dimension.
Board, print and finish
Folding hexagon boxes are normally made from paperboard in the 16 to 24 pt range, or kraft board if you want an unbleached look. Heavier gifts may call for the thicker end of that range. Print in CMYK for photographic or multi-colour artwork, or use Pantone colours for tight brand matches. Finishing choices include matte or gloss aqueous coating, soft-touch lamination, spot UV on a logo, and foil stamping for a metallic accent.
- Six-sided folding carton with glued side seam
- Paperboard or kraft stock
- Full-colour CMYK or Pantone printing, inside and out
- Matte, gloss or soft-touch finish
- Foil, spot UV or embossing on the lid
- Paper or foam inserts to hold the gift in place
Compare before you commit
Hexagon boxes take attention at a gift table, a wedding favour setting or a holiday stall. If you want a different geometry with similar impact, pyramid boxes and round top boxes are worth a look, and a plain cube box is the practical option when you need to stack or ship many at once. You can browse everything in our custom gift boxes range.
One practical note on assembly: hexagon boxes are usually supplied flat and glued along the side seam, then closed at the base by hand. If you are packing a few hundred for an event, ask us about the base style when you request a quote, because a locking base is faster to close than a tabbed one. For a short run, hand assembly is quick, and it lets you see how the gift sits before you order more.
Next step
Send the diameter or longest width of your gift, the height, and your quantity, even one. We draw the hexagon dieline, show you the layout and quote it.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a minimum order for gift hexagon boxes?
No. There is no minimum order. You can order a single sample hexagon box to test the fit and artwork, or order thousands for a wedding, a holiday launch or a retail line.
What size should a hexagon gift box be?
Measure the widest part of the product and add about one eighth inch per side. Remember that a hexagon is narrower across the flats than across the corners, so use the across-flats figure for fit.
What can I put in a hexagon box?
Compact, roundish items work best, such as candles, earrings, small jars, ornaments, bath bombs and keepsakes. Long thin items waste the shape and are better suited to a tube or tuck-end carton.
What board are hexagon boxes made from?
Folding hexagon boxes are typically paperboard in the 16 to 24 pt range, or kraft board for an unbleached look. Heavier gifts suit the thicker end. Tell us the product weight and we recommend a stock.
Can I print my own artwork on the box?
Yes. We print your artwork in CMYK or matched Pantone colours on the outside and inside. Finishing options include matte or gloss coating, soft-touch lamination, spot UV and foil stamping.
Do you offer inserts for hexagon boxes?
Yes. A paper insert or foam insert can hold the gift in place so it does not rattle. Send the product dimensions and we shape the cavity to fit.
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