folded gift box

🎁 Don't you think the packaging of a gift is sometimes even more important than the gift itself? 😇

Inspired by paper folded boxes, I created this folded gift box for 3D printing, totally costumizable and of course reusable! Perfect to add a fancy personal touch to any small gift ✨

You can add surface structure with a textured printing plate, as the outside of the model is the first layer. The model does not need to be glued together, the assembly is quite straight forward:

You can choose between unicolored or multicoloured and, of course, choose colors according to your personal preferences - I have printed multiple versions to inspire you! Please note that in Bambu Studio, the multicoloured version has some differences in height, which helps you to colour these areas. When you print the model, make sure the first layer is minimum 0,2 mm thick so that the model itself comes out without any height differences. I recommend printing the main model in white, as the folded edges will turn white with other colours and will otherwise be visible.

Please only remove the V1 model from the printing plate when it has already cooled down, as some of the edges are very thin and may be damaged when removed. I already solved this issue with the versions V2 and V3, which are more stable. 
You can find more information about the models in my update information!

Folded Box Size:
Width: 63 mm 
Height: 40 mm

Updateinformation

Update 16.12.2023:

The first Versions "V1" has a few thinner parts that make it easier to fold. Unfortunately, depending on how well it is printed and melted, it is also possible that the model will be damaged. In addition, the closing of the box is not yet very easy for everyone.

For this reason I have created two ✨ new optimized versions “V2” and “V3” ✨

These two versions V2 and V3 are more stable compared to the first version V1, especially because the folding edges are thicker. Also, the closure mechanism has been improved. Personally, I think it looks a bit nicer on top too 👌

Compared to version 3, version 2 has a slightly tighter closure, but both versions are easy to close. In the gif above, you can see the closing of version 3. Feel free to test both, I am happy to hear which one you like better!
Of course, both versions are also available in multi-coloured versions, so that you can customise however you like 😇

Summary:

V1: This is the first model version → thinner, easier to fold, but good printing settings are important!

V2: More stable than V1 → And tight closure → Sometimes it could be a little too tight.

In this case, the V2 box should be glued to prevent the box sides from opening when closing.

V3: More stable than V1 → Very easy to close → Highly recommended!

Update 08.11.2025:

🎁 I am happy to introduce two new model versions that are perfect for smaller printers such as the Bambu Lab A1 mini:

• V4_gift-folding-box_single-coloured
• V4_gift-folding-box_multi-coloured

These models are smaller versions of the previous boxes and include an optimized connection unit, which makes assembling even smoother and more stable. Start the assembly with the side that has the slightly larger left hole, once all sides are connected, gently tighten them to secure the box:

Folded Box Size (assembled):
Width: 47 mm
Height: 32 mm

Just like the previous versions, you can print them in one or multiple colours and adjust them according to your own preferences. 
Despite their smaller size, they maintain the same folding functionality and design charm!

I hope you enjoy giving them away and I would love to see your versions!

On my Instagram page @Tueftlerbox you can find more pictures and a making of video of the model 😊

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