- Sizes
- 4 x 4 x 4 in, 4.5 x 4.5 x 5 in, 3 x 3 x 8 in, or any size quoted
- Boards
- 5 options
- Finishes
- 13 options
- Ships
- Flat, folds by hand
Tuck box style
Snap lock bottom boxes
A tuck flap on top and a 1-2-3 bottom: four bottom flaps that interlock by hand without glue. Stronger than a tuck bottom, simpler than a glued auto bottom.
Quote only
No fixed price yet for tuck top snap lock bottom (1-2-3 bottom) boxes: every order is quoted for your size, board, finish and quantity. Quotes are free and come by email.
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Tuck flap on top; four bottom flaps interlock by hand (no glue), stronger than a tuck bottom.
Best for: Medium-weight products where a glued auto bottom is not worth it: candles, mugs, hardware, glass bottles.
A sensible middle ground for candles, mugs, glass bottles and small hardware.
Boards
- SBS paperboard, coated one side (C1S)14pt, 16pt, 18pt, 20pt, 24pt
- CCNB (clay-coated news back) recycled board16pt-24pt
- Kraft paperboard (natural brown)14pt-24pt
- E-flute corrugated, whiteabout 1/16 in flute (1.5 mm, industry figure)
- E-flute corrugated, kraftabout 1/16 in flute
Finishes
What is a snap lock bottom box?
Tuck flap on top; four bottom flaps interlock by hand (no glue), stronger than a tuck bottom. It is best for medium-weight products where a glued auto bottom is not worth it: candles, mugs, hardware, glass bottles. Every order gets a digital proof of your artwork on the dieline before anything prints.
When is a snap lock bottom box the right choice?
A tuck flap on top and a 1-2-3 bottom: four bottom flaps that interlock by hand without glue. Stronger than a tuck bottom, simpler than a glued auto bottom. A sensible middle ground for candles, mugs, glass bottles and small hardware.
Which boards are used for snap lock bottom boxes?
Common boards for this style: SBS paperboard, coated one side; CCNB; Kraft paperboard. Solid bleached sulfate is the white board most retail cartons are printed on. Thickness is given in points: 1 pt is 0.001 in, so 18pt board is 0.018 in thick.
How much do snap lock bottom boxes cost?
There is no fixed price for snap lock bottom boxes yet: every order is quoted for your size, board, finish and quantity. Quotes are free and come by email. Every order gets a digital proof of your artwork on the dieline before anything prints.
Questions
About tuck top snap lock bottom (1-2-3 bottom) boxes
Can I get a different size?
Yes. Send your product's inside dimensions in the quote form and the carton is sized to it.
Will I see my design before it prints?
Yes. You get a digital proof of your artwork on the dieline, and nothing prints until you approve it.
Do you help with artwork?
Yes, design help is free: send your logo and an idea, or your finished artwork, and we place it on the dieline with you. Free dielines for the common styles are on the dielines page.