It is possible to design your own ciggerette box, which can be useful and interesting, as well as a good opportunity to be an environmentally conscious smoker. Whether it is a smooth outer finish, a special embossing pattern or strength of the actual box, this guide will show you how to go about it in the creation of your very own cigarette box.
How To Make Your Own Cigarette Box
Materials You’ll Need
To get started, gather the following materials:
Cardstock or thick paper: Select a design or color which you want to have in your png files online.
- Ruler: For precise measurements.
- Pencil: To mark your cutting lines.
- Scissors: To cut out your design.
- Glue or double-sided tape: For assembly.
Optional: Personalization that includes stickers, paint or markers that can be used to redesign the product.
Step 1: Design Your Box
Please, draw the design on paper before you cut anything. A standard cigarette box is typically 3 inches wide and 4 inches tall and 1 inch deep for depth. Modify the above measurements according to your or personal choice or even the size of the cigarettes to be stocked.
Step 2: Measure and Cut
With your ruler, help yourself and draw guidelines in the cardstock as per your preparation of the design. The main body of the box will require and a lid will require a flap.
- Main Body: A shaped piece in rectangular formed with a length of 6 inches and width of 4 inches.
- Lid Flap: An additional piece of 3 x 4 inches in size and weight.
Now make sure that you use scissors to cut out neat pieces. If you dare to take a bolder move then adding a notch in the lid flap will prove to be a wise decision as its opening can be somewhat cumbersome.
Step 3: Fold and Score
If you squeeze the piece together and want to still get a professional look, score your fold lines on your main body and your lid flap. It means that you must use the ruler to point to the correct areas where you should fold it so that all seams would be smooth. Bring the main body piece together to form the box in order to get two side flaps which have to glue together.
Step 4: Assemble the Box
Lay down your main body folded to bring your box together with your lid flap down as well. Cement the side flaps of the main body by glue or double-sided tape along its edges. Screw the edges tightly and keep them closed until the glue dries. However, some simple guidelines should be followed: the box should be strong and stably closed.
Step 5: Familiar Cigarette Box.
Now comes the fun part! Personalize your cigarette box as you wish in order to get the right reflection of your personality. You can apply paint to it or use stickers if you want to decorate it that way or use washi tape which is a bit more fashionable. Get creative- this is your last chance to make your box individualistic.
Step 6: Final Touches
Once your decorations are done, allow all decorations to dry to enhance their rigidity and long lasting appearance. Make sure that the lid closes properly and that the box takes your cigarettes safely. Accessibility is a key priority for a lid, so ensure that any pieces you have incorporated won’t hamper lid sealing.