Wax melt clamshell box
18pt SBS, clamshell-tray fit500 minimum · 8 to 10 business daysA wax melt clamshell box is a folding carton sized to hold a plastic clamshell tray of wax melt cubes, almost always built with a window since the wax shapes and colors are a big part of the sale for a home fragrance brand. We produce them on 18pt SBS from 500 units, ready in about 8 to 10 business days after proof.
When to choose it, and when not to
Choose a wax melt clamshell box for a home fragrance or candle brand selling wax melts, where showing the wax color and shape through a window matters for the sale, and the box needs to hold the clamshell tray securely.
Choose reed diffuser or candle packaging instead if you're selling a different home fragrance format, since this box's interior fit is sized specifically around a standard plastic clamshell tray.
Specifications
| Board | 18pt SBS paperboard, printed and die cut |
|---|---|
| Fit | Sized to a standard clamshell tray, tell us your tray dimensions and cube count |
| Window | Standard full or partial PET window |
| Closure | Tuck-top with locking side tabs |
| Offset CMYK, matte or gloss finish | |
| Minimum | 500 units |
| Lead time | 8 to 10 business days after proof |
| Prototype | On request; timing confirmed in your quote |
| Sizes we run | 3.5 x 3.5 x 1.25 in (standard 6-cube clamshell) 4 x 4 x 1.5 in (larger 8 to 9 cube clamshell) custom size to your tray |
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Questions people ask
Does the box fit a standard 6-cube clamshell tray from most suppliers?
Our standard size fits typical 6-cube clamshell trays. Clamshell sizes do vary a bit between suppliers, so send us your exact tray's dimensions and we'll confirm or adjust the fit.
Should I get a full window or a partial window?
A full window shows off all the cubes and colors. A partial window with more printed panel space gives room for a larger logo or ingredient list. Tell us your priority and we'll recommend.
Do you supply the clamshell tray, or just the outer box?
We produce the outer box only; clamshell trays are typically sourced through your existing wax melt supplier.
Can different scent lines share one box design with different labels?
Yes, a shared base design with a variable scent name or color accent can work well for a home fragrance line. Each distinct print design still runs as its own job with its own 500-unit minimum.
Will the wax melt through the window in warm shipping conditions?
The box itself doesn't affect wax melting temperature. That's a function of your product's wax blend and shipping conditions, and it's worth planning for separately if you ship through hot climates or seasons.
Is 500 units realistic for a smaller home fragrance brand?
It's our standard minimum for this format and works as a reasonable first run for a brand starting out or testing a new scent line.
How is a wax melt clamshell box different from candle boxes?
The wax melt box is a shallow 18pt SBS carton sized around a plastic clamshell tray of cubes, with a full or partial PET window as standard because the shapes and colors sell the melts, from 500 units in 8 to 10 business days after proof. Candle boxes are taller 20 or 24pt cartons with a lock base and a shoulder collar that carry a glass jar, from 200 units in 10 to 14 business days. A home fragrance line with both usually designs them as a set.
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Send the size and quantity for a quote and a dieline, usually within one business day. Your digital proof follows, usually within one business day of your artwork. Design help and the Swatch Book of materials are free.