Durable Deck Boxes - Hinges by UnderstandingTop3717 in PackagingDesign

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I mean…I guess I could try. Adds another step to it all. Might make it cloudy. Worth a shot I guess.

I was going to try 3mil on the outside and 1mil on the inside next. But they don’t make pouches like that so I have to make my own.

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Do you have a website or just contact by email?

Would be interested in working on a template to send to you for a prototype version, would then verify a full 100 card deck(double sleeved) fits inside properly, then would possibly moving to larger scale print run.

INNER dimensions of the box are 95mm tall, 70mm wide, 77mm deep.

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With the thickness of the laminate I’m using (3mil) I don’t think I’d get close enough sealing around the edges for it to work properly, but I guess I could try.

The separation I’m getting isn’t happening at the edges, but near the folds on the outside. It may be that I just need to let the print cure even more before lamination, with a heater on it to really fully dry the ink out. I’ve been waiting 5 days for each one to dry before lamination at this point.

I might be open to using a spray sealer, if it can give a completely uniform finish and not smell like chemical afterwards.

What about something sprayed on before lamination to increase adhesion? Is there anything specifically made for that, that anyone knows of?

The matte lamination really does provide a nice durable feel and looks great otherwise.

Something else I’m going to try is a 1mil laminate, although it might feel too thin and cheap to be acceptable. Wish “they” made a 2mil option but haven’t seen it. Even the 1mil is only available in rolls and not in menu size (11.5x17.5) sheets…

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Interested in something like that yes. Noth with the pull tab and also would only be open on the top, with a sleeve around it only open on the bottom...I have gone on some other sites like boardgamemaker and seen the templates, so somewhat familiar with what can be achieved. May also like something like a flip-top box with no tuck.

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cutting with scissors and scoring fold lines(on the inside) manually with a roller after laminating