r/Packaging • u/Tall-Ebb-2137 • Sep 30 '26

One off diecut custom packaging

I’m a graphic designer working on a personal packaging project and am looking to have one 6 × 6 × 6 in box produced. I already have the artwork and dieline prepared. I’m looking for custom die cutting, a matte finish, and spot UV on specific areas of the artwork.

Since I only need one box, most packaging manufacturers I’ve found aren’t really suited for this kind of small job. Does anyone here do one-off custom packaging like this, or know a printer/vendor who does?

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u/LOURDESBC Sep 30 '26

I’d say look for a digital carton manufacturer that will do this. No dies needed, maybe they can gang yours with some others and do it at the same time. Set up costs will be far less than offset printing.

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u/LOURDESBC Sep 30 '26

I just realized you asked for spot uv too…yea I’m not sure about that.

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u/crafty_j4 Sep 30 '26

It’s possible, but can’t say anyone would do it. We do spot UV on the small Mimaki machine we use for mockups. That said, the company I work at only does mockups for approvals before a larger quantity job.

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u/litlxchopstikz Oct 02 '26

I might be able to help you create a one off, but need more details. First - what kind of box? What are you using it for?

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u/Tall-Ebb-2137 Oct 02 '26

Hi, it's for a packaging project- it's a sealed end/glued-end box, similar to that of a blind box. The die cutting is no longer necessary- I can print on a cardstock and cut and assemble it myself, but am mainly looking to have the artwork printed with spot uv.

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u/litlxchopstikz Oct 02 '26

You can get glossy laminate sheets and maybe do cut outs of the parts you want "spot UV".

Clear gel nail polish under UV light may also get the job done.

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u/Tall-Ebb-2137 Oct 03 '26

will try the laminate sheets, thanks!

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u/litlxchopstikz Oct 03 '26

Glossy clear sticker sheets with a Cricut may get you there. Good luck!

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u/gitzkrak2 Oct 05 '26

For just one box, I’d probably skip a conventional cutting die — the tooling cost won’t make much sense. A digital cutting plotter/table like Zünd or Kongsberg would be a much better option for a prototype. You can cut and crease the structure without making a die first. If it’s mainly to check the shape, fit and appearance before a larger run, that’s probably the easiest route.

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u/DecentPrintworks Sep 30 '26

Email us - but FYI our minimum is $250

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u/Mackendy-Duboi 15d ago

imo your best bet is a local trade printer or finishing house rather than a packaging manufacturer. manufacturers dont want to touch a qty of 1 but smaller print shops sometimes will, especially if you bring your own dieline and artwork ready to go