Cardboard Pencil Boxes are custom-printed paperboard cases for schools, stationery brands, and gift sets that need a tidy home for pencils, pens, and small art supplies. We manufacture them in the US on sturdy folding-carton paperboard and print them in full color to your artwork.
A slide or tuck closure keeps contents secure in a backpack or on a shelf, while a printable lid surface turns each box into shelf-ready branding. That makes these a fit for back-to-school kits, colored-pencil sets, or branded classroom giveaways where the package itself does the marketing.
Materials & Specifications
- Material: SBS white or kraft paperboard folding carton
- Weight: 300-400gsm paperboard
- Construction: tuck-end or slide-style carton
- Printing: full-color CMYK, inside and outside
- FSC option: FSC-certified paper available on request
Best Used For
- Back-to-school pencil and pen sets
- Colored-pencil and art-supply retail kits
- Branded classroom or promotional giveaways
- Stationery brand gift packaging
Printing & Finishing
Upgrade your Cardboard Pencil Boxes with matte, gloss, or soft-touch lamination, add spot UV for highlights, or apply foil and emboss for a premium stationery look. A window cutout can show the contents inside.
Why Order from Teal
We are a US-based custom packaging supplier with a 50-unit minimum, free design help, and free US shipping. Choose rush service (from about 4 to 7 business days after proof approval on qualified ready-to-print jobs) or standard production from about 7 business days after proof approval, print in full-color CMYK, and add an FSC-certified paper option. Order a sample kit ($50, credited to your first order).
FAQ
What's the minimum order quantity? The standard minimum is 50 units; specialty rigid styles start at 100.
How long is production? Standard production runs from about 7 business days, with a rush service available (from about 4 to 7 business days after proof approval on qualified ready-to-print jobs).
Can I get a sample? Yes. A $50 sample kit ships to you and is credited to your first order.
Request a free quote and we'll get back to you within 4 business hours.
Classroom and Retail Volumes for Pencil Boxes
Interior length is fixed by the pencil itself, so start from a standard pencil and add clearance for a sharpener and eraser. Slide sleeve construction survives daily opening better than a simple tuck, heavier caliper resists crushing inside a backpack, and a wipe resistant laminate keeps printed panels looking new through a term.
| Boxes | Stationery run guidance |
|---|---|
| 50 | Classroom trial before a district wide decision. |
| 500 | One school year for a mid sized campus. |
| 1,000 | Two designs sharing a single cutting die. |
| 5,000 | Lamination and print setup barely register per box. |
| 10,000+ | Back to school programs from about $0.44 per unit at volume. |
Two production windows apply: work eligible for our domestic lines can be complete in about 7 business days, and specialty imported tooling may demand about 12 weeks, both understood as planning ranges, not guarantees. Free US shipping covers the finished domestic consignment. Send interior length, width, depth, lid style, and the quantity per school term.
How to Order Cardboard Pencil Boxes
Ordering custom cardboard pencil boxes is simple:
- Submit a quote request with your dimensions, quantity, and design references
- Receive quote guidance within one business day
- Send your artwork or work with our design team (free dieline + 2 revision rounds)
- Approve the digital proof and production begins
- Standard production runs from about 7 business days after proof approval; complex or high-volume orders take longer
