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Flared popcorn box

Nº D-11744

Popcorn, fries, pen holders — flared mouth, snap-lock bottom.

Made for: Food & specialties.

Sample printed on ivory (C1S board) 300 gsm, matte lamination; style: folded paper solid box (polyhedron, sphere, star, house, Christmas tree).

Sample size 90 × 60 × 110 mm.

About this mockup

An open flared bin is a one-piece paper box with a small floor and four walls flaring out to an open mouth, the floor tucked shut. Quick to set up, nests when empty.

Usually holds
Popcorn, fries, pens, small gifts.
Who uses it
Cinemas, fast food, gift shops.
Popular in
Vietnam, China, Southeast Asia.
Also searched as
flared popcorn box · flared fries box · paper pen pot flared

How to use this mockup

  1. Start from the 90 × 60 × 110 mm sample or type your own size.
  2. Design straight on its real dieline.
  3. Turn it in 3D, export a picture or video, or stage a scene.

Trade tips

  • Put the main design on the face the shopper sees first on the shelf, not on the lid.
  • Check the text direction on the side panels when folded: it is easy to end up upside down on a flat die.
  • Ivory board prints best on its coated face; keep the uncoated inside to one colour.
  • Matte lamination feels premium and softens colours by about a shade: add contrast in the design.

Questions

Is the flared popcorn box mockup free?

Yes, commercial use included; Free adds a watermark grid at 1K, Pro exports 4K without it.

Can I use my own size for the flared popcorn box?

Yes — from the 90 × 60 × 110 mm sample or your own size, with the dieline redrawn.

Can I get the flared popcorn box dieline for printing?

Yes, with Pro: the die files (SVG, PDF / AI, DXF / CF2) and the CMYK print PDF; designing on the die is free.

What is the flared popcorn box sample printed on?

The sample is ivory (C1S board) 300 gsm with matte lamination, on a dieline drawn at the size you type.

Construction

A flared popcorn box is an open-top paperboard box whose four walls lean outward so the mouth is wider than the base; the bottom is a 1-2-3 snap lock or crash lock and the body closes with a glue flap. Because the walls slant, the flat layout's panels aren't rectangles but trapezoids fanning out in an arc.

Choosing board and material

Ivory C1S 300 gsm like the sample, or PE-lined cupstock that resists butter and oil for popcorn and fries; white or brown kraft for a natural look. Boxes for pens or dry goods don't need a PE lining.

Finishing

Matt or gloss lamination outside; the food-contact inside is PE-lined, not laminated. The classic red-and-white popcorn stripes need only two-colour offset; foil and spot UV are unnecessary for single-use boxes.

Preparing the print file

On the fan-shaped layout, a rectangle placed square ends up tilted once the box is erected; vertical stripes must follow each wall's flare. Keep 5–10 mm clear at the rim, which is where people hold it and where the popcorn spills over.

Common mistakes

  • Parallel vertical stripes on the fan layout: erected, they converge or splay unevenly.
  • Ordinary ink on the inside face holding popcorn: butter makes it bleed.
  • A logo close to the base: the cinema seat's cup holder hides it.
  • Board too thin: a full box squashes out of shape in the hand.

Questions and answers

How much popcorn does the 90 × 60 × 110 mm box hold?

A small box this size holds about 0.5 litres by volume, roughly 10–15 g of popcorn; right for children's portions, birthday parties and events.

Will the tuck bottom give way when full?

Popcorn is light, so a 1-2-3 snap lock holds well; heavier oily fries are better in a pre-glued crash-lock bottom that is firmer and better sealed.

Does a flared popcorn box need a PE lining?

Yes, PE or grease-resistant paper inside for buttered popcorn and fries; dry goods don't need it.

Why are popcorn boxes flared?

A wide mouth is easy to reach into, erected boxes nest to save space, and the popcorn looks more generous.

What else can a flared box hold?

Fries, nuggets, candy floss, pens and event gift boxes; change the inside material to suit the contents.

Sizes available

  • 90 × 60 × 110 mm

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