The flaps that tuck in, or are glued to hold the box together,are called TABS.
For accurate folds, lines can be scored or deformed. Scoring means to scratch the line lightly with a sharp object like a craft knife. Deforming is when the fold line is dented and widened out a little by a blunter tool.
In industry the nets are stamped out and deformed by a die-cutting machine, much like the cutter used to make ginger bread man biscuit shapes.
When packaging nets are produced commercially, they print as many nets as they can on large sheets of card. In order to minimize the waste they arrange the nets so there is very little gap between them. This process is called tessellation.
Packaging: Glue
Always pre-crease and fold everything before attempting to glue it. Try out the best assembly sequence dry before applying adhesive.
PVA type adhesive can be used on bare card, paper or wood but materials with a glossy surface will often require a solvent based adhesive or adhesive tape. A water based contact type adhesive is available however and this is safer to use.
Use a scrap of paper to mask off when brushing glue on to tabs. Glue one flap or tab at a time if possible. Don't over-glue, allow for the bead of glue to creep out when squeezed.
When joining an edge to a surface, use a cocktail stick or toothpick to trail a bead of glue along the contacting edge. Use clothes pegs, bulldog clips, weights, rubber bands or masking tape to support the joint until the adhesive dries.
Examples of packaging design relating to media products.
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