Product Name :
House-Shaped Tin BoxesDimensions :
L53*W35*H65Shape :
House-inspired silhouette with printed architectural detailsPrinting :
Custom CMYK or Pantone artworkSurface Finish :
Matte or gloss; metallic effects and embossing assessed individuallyMaterial :
0.23 mm Food-Grade TinplateMOQ :
5,000 pcsLead Time :
35 DaysPackaging :
Opp Bag + Master CartonUnit Price :
$0.18 - $0.23Custom house-shaped tin boxes bring a miniature cottage, shop or festive building into your gift packaging. Printed walls, roof patterns and architectural details create a coordinated presentation for wrapped chocolates, bagged biscuits, sealed tea sachets and small gift assortments.
Jinyu develops empty house-shaped tin packaging for confectionery brands, gift retailers, promotional suppliers and seasonal collections. Choose the opening structure, size, artwork and interior arrangement around the products you intend to pack.
The house silhouette does not determine how the tin opens. Confirm the actual closure before developing the artwork or interior packing.
Removable roof-style lid
The roof component lifts away from the body, allowing access through the top. This arrangement can suit wrapped assortments or an inner bag that is loaded as one unit. Check the opening dimensions, lid overlap and grip area, together with how the loose roof will be handled during filling.
Attached hinged opening
A hinged version keeps the opening component connected to the body. Its suitability depends on the hinge position, opening range and access to the contents. Review the proposed construction on a drawing and sample; different house tins may open in different ways.
For either version, the loaded lid should close without pressing on gifts or catching wrappers.
The same approved structure can support several collections through changes to the façade, roof pattern and colour scheme.
| Collection | Suggested artwork direction | Packing considerations |
| Christmas and winter gifts | Gingerbread cottage, snowy village house, festive bakery or toy shop | Wrapped confectionery or bagged biscuits; allow clearance below the roof |
| Easter and spring gifts | Floral cottage, garden shop or pastel townhouse | Wrapped treats and small gifts; protect fragile contents |
| Halloween collections | Playful haunted house or autumn village shop | Individually wrapped sweets; check access through the opening |
| Tea and bakery gifts | Tea room, café, patisserie or traditional shopfront | Sealed tea sachets and separately packed biscuits; review the complete assortment |
| Promotional and new-home gifts | Branded building, local landmark or welcome-home design | Gift cards, packaged accessories or mixed small gifts with suitable support |
Miniature favour tins and larger gift packs need separate capacity reviews.
Overall height may include the roof peak. That measurement does not establish how tall the contents can be: sloping panels, lid overlap, rolled edges and hinge components can reduce the available space.
Provide the dimensions of the finished packed product, including bag seals, folded ends, sleeves or ribbons. Check both the internal cavity and the route through which the product is loaded.
For mixed gift sets, agree on the packing sequence and how each item is removed. Products should remain accessible when the tin is partly empty.
For food gifts, use sealed bags or individually wrapped products as the starting configuration. The outer tin provides presentation and physical containment; any required moisture or aroma protection must be established for the complete pack.
House-shaped tin packaging offers several connected surfaces for a coordinated design. Place the main brand identity on the display face, extend the scene around the walls and use the roof to complete the building theme.
Artwork can include brickwork, tiles, doors, windows, flowers, snow or seasonal characters. Printed architectural details do not require functional openings.
Prepare the design on the approved dieline. Keep important text clear of seams, lid overlap, forming areas and hinges. Check whether a window or roof pattern still aligns when the tin is assembled and closed.
CMYK printing supports illustrated scenes, while Pantone colours can be specified for selected brand elements. Matte, gloss, metallic effects and embossing should be reviewed against the construction and confirmed on a physical sample.
A coordinated village collection can use different façades on one approved shape. Confirm quantities and costs for each artwork rather than assuming multiple designs share one minimum order.
Use an interior component where it improves positioning, separation or presentation.
An open cavity may suit individually wrapped sweets. A paperboard divider can separate product groups, while a fitted insert can hold several gifts in an agreed arrangement. Each component uses space and may introduce an assembly step.
Confirm that inserts stay in position during handling and that their edges do not catch wrappers. For removable interiors, check that the customer can lift them out without damaging the tin or contents.
Paper liners and presentation tissue should not be treated as substitutes for a sealed barrier pack. Any component intended to contact food needs its own suitability review.
Approve samples representing the proposed metal, coating, decoration, closure and interior components.
The review should cover:
Loading the actual contents through the intended opening.
Closing the roof or hinged component without compressing products.
Opening and reclosing the filled tin.
Hinge clearance and movement, where applicable.
Stability on a flat surface and access when partly empty.
Artwork alignment, rubbing and movement after agreed handling trials.
Roof ridges and projecting details need appropriate support in the shipping pack. Avoid carton arrangements that transfer unsuitable loads onto these areas.
Individual protective bags, sleeves or separators can be specified to reduce rubbing. Confirm carton orientation, quantity, gross weight and pallet requirements with the proposed transit pack.
Jinyu can review suitable existing mould options before evaluating new tooling. Changing the opening structure, roof profile or overall dimensions may require a different mould rather than a simple artwork change.
Quotations should identify the tin body and lid, decoration, interior components, tooling and export packing separately. Standard supply covers empty packaging; contents and filling services require a separately agreed scope.
Minimum orders generally start at 5,000 pieces. Sampling is typically planned around 7–10 working days after the specification is agreed, with mass production around 25–35 working days after sample approval. New tooling or specialist components require a separate schedule.
For seasonal launches, work back from the required arrival date and include time for transport, filling, inspection and retail distribution.
A hinged construction can be assessed alongside a removable roof-style lid. The available mould determines the hinge position and opening arrangement, which should be confirmed before artwork development.
Yes, where the contents fit the same approved structure. Different roof patterns, façades and colours can create seasonal collections. Quantities per artwork are confirmed separately.
A decorative lid should not be assumed airtight. Use suitable inner packaging when the contents require a barrier, and validate the complete pack for any storage claim.
Only where the contents require positioning, separation or additional support. Wrapped assortments may work with an open cavity; mixed gift sets may benefit from a divider or fitted insert.
Standard quotations cover empty tins. Inserts, additional packing components and any assembly requirements should be listed in the project brief.