A custom two piece box is a rigid setup box with a separate lid and base, and TBPB makes it to your product size with no minimum order. Bring a written quote for the same specs and our price-beat guarantee means we beat it.
How a two piece box is built
A rigid box starts with chipboard, a dense, uncoated board usually between 1.5 and 3 mm thick depending on the box size and the weight it must carry. The lid and the base are built separately from that board, with the edges mitred and wrapped in printed paper that is glued around the outside and folded in at the inside edges. The lid is then slipped over the base. There is no hinge and no fixed closure. That is the point of a two piece box: it is simple, and it looks and feels substantial because of the rigid walls and the neat wrap.
Lid styles and fit
The lid can be full-depth, which covers the base entirely, or shallow, which leaves part of the base visible. A tight fit gives a slow, satisfying lift, with air gently pushed out as the lid rises. A looser fit opens easily but can slide off in transit. Tell us how the box will be used. A gift that gets opened on a table suits a tight fit. A box that gets packed and shipped inside a mailer benefits from a lid that does not shift. A thumb notch cut into the lid edge helps when the fit is snug.
Sizing the box to the product
Measure the product in three directions, including its packaging, and give us the inside dimensions you need. Because the walls are thick, the outside is noticeably bigger than the inside, and we work from the inside number. If you want an insert, such as a foam cut-out or a card platform, include its thickness in the calculation. Allow a little space around the product so it is easy to remove but does not rattle. If you are packing several items, tell us how they will be arranged.
Wrap, print and finishing
The printed wrap paper is where the box gets its look. Offset CMYK and Pantone matching cover most brand colours, and finishes include matte or gloss lamination, soft-touch, spot UV, foil stamping, embossing and debossing. Foil on a dark matte wrap is a classic combination, and a blind deboss on a plain colour gives a quiet look. Keep fine foil lines and small type away from the edges, where the wrap turns. The inside of the lid and the base can be wrapped in a plain or printed paper.
- Construction: rigid chipboard, separate lid and base
- Wrap: printed or coloured paper, textured options
- Inserts: foam, card or paperboard cut to the product
- Finishes: matte, gloss, soft-touch, spot UV, foil, emboss, deboss
- Quantity: no minimum order
When another rigid style fits better
If you want the lid to stay attached, magnetic closure rigid boxes do that. For a taller product like a bottle or a candle, shoulder neck boxes give a neater reveal. Smaller items sit well in small rigid boxes, and a lighter, folding option is the tuck top box. The full selection is in our custom rigid boxes category.
Because rigid boxes take more time to build than folding cartons, it helps to approve the sample and the dieline early. Send your product dimensions and your quantity, even if it is one, and TBPB will draw the dieline and quote it.</p
Plan a sample first
Rigid boxes are handmade or semi-handmade, and small details such as how tight the lid fits or how the paper turns at a corner only show up in a real sample. With no minimum order, order one finished box, load it with the real product and handle it as a customer would. If the lid is too tight, or the foil logo sits too close to an edge, the fix is a small dieline change, not a reprint of a big run. It is a cheap step that tends to save the most trouble.
>Frequently asked questions
Is there a minimum order for two piece boxes?
No. TBPB has no minimum order on two piece rigid boxes. You can order a single prototype to check the fit and finish or a full run for a product launch. You approve the dieline before anything is made.
What is the difference between a two piece box and a magnetic box?
A two piece box has a separate lid that lifts off the base. A magnetic box has an attached lid or flap held shut by magnets. The two piece style is simpler and more traditional, while a magnetic box stays closed more firmly and feels more like a keepsake.
How thick is the board in a two piece box?
Rigid boxes typically use chipboard of about 1.5 to 3 mm, depending on the size of the box and the weight of the contents. Heavier products need thicker board. Tell us the product and its weight and we recommend a thickness.
Can I add a foam or paper insert?
Yes. Inserts cut from foam, card or paperboard hold the product in position and make the box look more finished. Because the insert takes up space, we include its thickness in the box dimensions. Tell us the product and how you want it held.
What finishes work well on rigid boxes?
Soft-touch lamination, matte coating, foil stamping, spot UV, embossing and debossing all work well. A dark matte wrap with foil on the logo is a classic combination. Keep fine lines and small type away from the edges, where the paper wraps around the board.
How do I size a two piece box?
Measure the product in three directions and give us the inside dimensions you need, including any insert thickness. Rigid walls are thick, so the outside will be larger than the inside. We work out the final dimensions on the dieline and confirm before production.
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