Carton boxes are utilized in the packaging of different kinds of products. These are usually made up of fine cardboard or paperboard. The boxes which are made up of paperboard are usually single layered and are used for the packaging of small size products such as cosmetics and food items. On the other hand, the carton boxes are also made of cardboard which consists of three or more layers and used for packing of relatively heavier products which can be electronic items or any other large sized products.
Carton boxes are available in different sizes and measurements. There are mainly two types of Metalized boxes, Gold foil boxes and Silver foil boxes. These can also be customized according to the requirements regarding their finished physical designs, but printing customization will be a bit limited to them because of the nature of the material.
Metalized Carton Boxes:
To give the carton boxes shiny metallic look, a thin metallic sheet is used at the top of the conventional packing. This metallic sheet is usually made up of thin aluminum foil. These metalized carton boxes are used for packing different more expensive products mainly cosmetics or fragrances. Metalized carton boxes add grace and elegance to the products and make them prominent to stand out on supermarket or retail store shelves. You can print the brand name or anything else on them as well for additional advertisement. Different sizes and customization can also be done according to the need. Not only shiny glossy but matte professional look can also be given to them. These metalized carton boxes hence can also increase the sales of the products.
How to Make Metalized Carton Boxes:
Metalized carton boxes can simply be made by taking a piece of paperboard or cardboard and then adding the thin metallic sheet on them. Then after printing the paperboard carton box is made by cutting and folding.
Here’s how to add the metallic finish to the paperboard.
Three Ways to Add Metallic Sheet:
There are usually three ways which are widely used to add the thin metallic sheet made up of thin aluminum to the paperboard or cardboard:
- Foil stamping
- Metallic ink printing
- Metalized paperboard printing
Foil Stamping:
There are further two categories in foil stamping. First, one is hot foil stamping and is one of the oldest methods. In this method, the thin foil is embedded on the paperboard with the help of heat and pressure. The heat allows the coating adhesive be embossed on the paperboard, which makes it permanent and long-lasting. This process can be done in both the ways, before printing or after printing.
The other method is cold foil stamping. This method is the most developing method among the different manufacturers. In this form of stamping the transfer of metallic sheet on the paperboard is made at the same time when the printing is going on. First, the adhesive is applied on paperboard and then thin metallic foil is stamped. The thin foil will only be transferred to the places where the adhesive is applied. Different optional colors are then applied to the places without the adhesive.
Metallic ink Printing:
Metallic ink printing has overcome the older powder printing technique. In this method, the metallic particles of aluminum or copper are mixed in ink and then with the help of this ink printing is made. This ink gives the metallic shine to the paperboard.
Metalized Paperboard Printing
In this method already metalized paperboard is used. The area which has to be given a shiny look is left transparent. Other areas are then printed with the help of the non-metallic ink. Now the leftover area will have the metallic shiny look.
Making the Metalized Carton Boxes:
After the metallization of the paperboard or cardboard, they are used to make metalized carton box. All you need is:
- Metalized cardboard or paperboard
- Scissor or cutter
- Bone folder
- Ruler and marker for measurements
- Glue
The Process Is As:
- First, take the material sheet and place it on the clean table.
- Take the ruler and draw the cutting lines with the help of marker according to the desired dimensions.
- Now take the scissors and start cutting on the drawing lines. Leave a lid so that to close the box.
- After cutting take the bone folder and fold the cardboard precisely. Make sure the printed side is on the front side.
- Now glue the inner sides of the box and hold them firmly.
- Close the box with the help of lid to check the accuracy
Metalized carton box is now ready for its initial use.
