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Custom Pillow Boxes and How to Make Them Custom Pillow Boxes are great an ideal choice for small gift items such as jewelry and chocolates. They get their name because of their resemblance to the shape of a pillow. They can be great choices for birthday and wedding gift packaging as well. They are also a great way to package retail products. One reason for their popularity is that they are easy to fold and available in a variety of sizes, and they stand out amongst other, less eye catching, packaging options. Custom pillow boxes are a type of flexible packaging. Packaging is produced from flexible materials such as paper, plastic, foil, aluminum. Some other types include pouches, bags and wraps. Flexible packaging, as of 2016, makes up an astounding 23.3% of an 851b USD packaging industry. Types of Custom Pillow Boxes Just as custom pillow boxes can be used for a variety of products ranging from headphones to crafts, they are available in numerous styles as well. Some of these include: i) Crystal Clear Pillow Boxes – Also known as pillow boxes with windows. This is a transparent variety that allows a peek inside the packaging. ii) Frosted Pillow Boxes – As the name implies, these are pillow boxes that are given a frosted look. iii) Hanging and Side Hanging Pillow Boxes – They come with handles that can be used to for hanging and holding. iv) Cardboard Pillow Boxes – Pillow boxes made of cardboard are one of the most popular packaging options. They are sturdy and durable, compared to other options. v) Embossed Pillow Boxes – These have the labels and/or logos embossed on the packaging. vi) Kraft Pillow Boxes – These are the most eco-friendly option. Kraft paper is recyclable and reusable. vii) Luxury Pillow Boxes – These boxes use combinations of luxurious materials, designs and finishing to enhance the perceived quality of the products. viii) Personalized Pillow Boxes – These are the types that are designed to suit the customers’ needs. They can be attractive packaging for gifts and can also help boost sales. How to Make Your Own Custom Pillow Boxes Things you need i) Card Stock (colored or plain) ii) Glue iii) Scissors iv) Ruler or Measuring Tape v) Decorative paper, wrapping paper etc vi) Stickers (optional) vii) Cut-outs (optional) viii) Ribbons (optional) Step by Step i) Create or download a design, and print it on the box material. Lightweight boxes can be made from cardstock. ii) Use a scissor to cut around the design or pattern. It is important to do this with a stable handle in order to have smooth and accurate cuts. Use a ruler to measure the different sides in order to keep the design uniform. iii) Score and fold along the cuts. iv) Cover with the decorative paper and/or other ornaments and stick to the base material using glue. Trim the excess. It is important to use adhesives that don’t lose strength. v) Fold the box in half and use glue to make the sides stick. It is important to let the glue dry before the next step. vi) Shape the box according to requirements and add decorations and final touches. Can use ribbons, stickers to other decorative materials for this.