Black in board, specifically
Printing a solid black across board is harder than it sounds — a single pass reads grey-black and scuffs to white at the creases. A black-core or black-dyed board avoids both, and it is worth the difference on a box that folds.
What black does for the piece
Black removes the background entirely, so gold, platinum and coloured stones all gain contrast against it. It is the default for a mixed range rather than a design decision, and it is the most predictable ground to photograph against.
What black shows
Dust, lint and fingerprints, all worse than on any other colour, and a corner scuff shows as a grey line. Matte finishes beat gloss on anything black that will be handled.
Which metals and stones black suits
Everything except oxidised silver and dark-metal work, where the contrast disappears and the piece flattens into the box.
Why rigid board
Board wrapped in paper or textured stock. The lightest and most shippable of the constructions, and the one that gives the widest colour and texture range.
Putting your logo on rigid board
Board is the best surface of all for print. Foil, deboss, spot varnish and flat colour all work, and fine typography holds.
Cutting the interior in rigid board
A board box is built around its insert; the insert is usually a die-cut foam or board platform wrapped in the lining material.
Keep dry. Board recovers from a light knock better than lacquer, but a wet mark is permanent.
What we need from you
| What we need | Why |
|---|---|
| Colour reference | A Pantone number, a swatch or an existing box |
| Piece dimensions | Sets the interior |
| Black in board | Printing a solid black across board is harder than it sounds — a single pass reads grey-black and scuffs to white at the creases. |
Frequently asked questions
How does black behave in rigid board?
Printing a solid black across board is harder than it sounds — a single pass reads grey-black and scuffs to white at the creases. A black-core or black-dyed board avoids both, and it is worth the difference on a box that folds.
What logo methods suit rigid board?
Board is the best surface of all for print. Foil, deboss, spot varnish and flat colour all work, and fine typography holds.
How does rigid board wear in use?
Keep dry. Board recovers from a light knock better than lacquer, but a wet mark is permanent.
Will a black reorder match?
Close, not identical, across dye lots. Order the full quantity in one run, and we keep a retained swatch to match later orders against.
Specify your black boxes
Tell us the piece, your brand and the quantity you have in mind. We’ll send photos of our work and one clear, all-in quote.