Templates
Paper boxes for small gifts
Choose a paper package by its opening and the shape of the gift, then measure for the actual contents.
Tuck box
A one-piece carton with tuck-in closures.
Two-piece box
A separate base and lid with adjustable clearance.
Pillow box
A curved package for small, forgiving shapes.
Triangular prism
Three side panels around an equilateral triangle.
Hexagonal prism
Six side panels around a regular hexagon.
Match the opening to the moment
A two-piece box gives a removable lid and a clear view of the contents. A tuck box uses a single joined blank and is convenient when you want a closed rectangular carton. A pillow box offers a curved outline but needs a physical fit trial around rigid objects.
For a small keepsake with an unusual outline, a triangular or hexagonal package can be useful as a presentation mockup. Compare the tightest part of its cross-section with the object, and allow room for end tabs.
Start with a measured gift
Suppose a wrapped object occupies 80 × 50 × 25 mm. Record that full envelope, including tissue or a ribbon knot. Do not measure the bare object and then assume the wrap will fit. Try the rectangular options first and decide which opening makes removal easiest.
Use a plain paper sample to check size before choosing decorative stock. Heavier card may change the lid or closure behaviour even when the object measurements stay fixed.
Keep the claim modest
These are paper constructions for making and prototyping. No structure here is certified for mailing, heavy contents or direct food contact. Choose materials appropriate to the gift and support the contents separately where needed.