Telescoping Two-Piece Setup / Folding Box

Two-Piece Lid & Base Box Dieline Template

Draw a coordinated two-piece telescoping lid-and-base box dieline for apparel, board games, candles, chocolates and luxury gift boxes.

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Inside size (in): length × width × height
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A simplified drawing for planning your design. Your free production dieline comes with your proof, made for your exact size and board.

How this flat structure works

Two-piece boxes separate into a lower base tray and a slightly wider telescoping top lid that lifts straight up for an unmistakable gift unboxing—made either in flat-folding paperboard or wrapped rigid greyboard.

Engineering specificationDetail
Parts includedBase tray (L × W × H) + Telescoping top lid with clearance
Rigid vs foldingRigid wrapped setup boxes start at 50 units; folding card starts at 1,000
Lid depth optionsPartial telescope (~55–65% height) or full-depth telescope (100% height)
Popular add-onsFoil stamping, soft-touch lamination, thumb notches & EVA foam inserts
Assembly sequence

How to fold and lock this dieline

  1. Assemble the lower base tray by raising all four walls and securing corner tabs.
  2. Assemble the oversized top lid tray the same way.
  3. Place your product (and optional foam or card insert) inside the base and telescope the lid over the top.
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FAQ

Questions about two-piece lid & base box dieline template

How much wider is the lid than the base?

This planning drawing adds 1/8 in nominal lid clearance; our structural team tunes exact lid-to-base air release and board wrap tolerance for your chosen caliper so the lid lifts with a smooth slow slide.

What is the minimum for rigid two-piece gift boxes?

Custom rigid two-piece boxes start at just 50 units.

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