Gifts are a key way we connect with others, and the way we wrap them says a lot about their quality. Lately, we’ve seen more and more attractive gift boxes in the market, used by friends and family during holidays and special occasions. Let’s dive into some current tips for making your gift boxes stand out.
Choosing the Right Material: Making Your Gift Shine
The material you choose for your gift box is important. It can make your gift look more upscale. Common materials for gift boxes include paper, wood, leather, plastic, and metal. Paper, wood, and leather are especially popular.
W&G Packaging focuses on paper gift boxes. If you want your gift to look high-end, thick, strong paper boxes are the way to go. The main types of paper used are corrugated and compressed cardboard. For a sleek look, E-corrugated ultra-thin cardboard is a good choice. It’s 1mm-2mm thick and folds into a neat box shape. It’s also strong and great for printing. Other options include smaller types of corrugated cardboard like FGH.
Making Paper Gift Boxes: Simple Techniques
- Embossing: This process uses modern technology to create matching molds for the top and bottom of the box. The hot stamping and embossing are done in one step, making the box look nicer.
Cold Foil Printing:This method is applied a thin layer of metallic foil to printed materials without the need for heat, adding a decorative and reflective finish to designs.
- Hot Foil Stamping:This method is used heat, pressure, and metallic foil to create shiny and decorative designs or text on various surfaces, adding elegance and sophistication to printed materials.
The rise of the above printings methods has changed the gift packaging game, offering new and elegant ways to make gift boxes. These techniques not only make the boxes look better but also show how much thought and care went into the gift, making every gift-giving moment special.