ThisLittleLightOfMine Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 Just wondering what you all use to transport candles and wax melts to craft shows or home parties etc... I don't want to just use boxes (seems to unprofessional) but winder what kind of totes or whatever would be safe and not pull scent out of the product being stored in them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franu61 Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 I am not into lifting heavy totes, so I use rolling suitcases. Packing them can be tricky tho, and they still have to be lifted into the car, but they are so much easier to transport from the car to your setup. I haven't had an issue with any tote or box pulling the scent out.. as long as your candles have lids and wax melts are in sealed containers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcbrook Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Yes, they scent will not be pulled out of the wax. I just use the boxes the jars came in. For my melts I have a plastic tote. But I don't do home parties just the shows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 I use boxes. They don't need to look professional, as they are only the transport. It's the way you package and set up that gives the perception of professionalism. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrazeKelly Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 This is what I use and you can see my little dolly I stack them on to move easily. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 I see other vendors at craft shows using the large plastic containers like krazekelly's. Makes your melts easy to pack, stack, and move them using a handtruck/dolly. For candles I repack them in the original boxes the glassware came in and load them on my handtruck to transport them from car to show and back again. If you don't have a handtruck invest in a good one. You will save your back and time being able to transport boxes, crates, totes, plastic bins, etc. instead of carrying them in your arms. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisLittleLightOfMine Posted November 13, 2016 Author Share Posted November 13, 2016 You guys are amazing! Thank you! I was wondering if the totes would pose a problem with pulling scent like zip lock bags do but if you guys are using them and not having any problems then it sounds good to me!! Thank you all so very much!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisLittleLightOfMine Posted November 13, 2016 Author Share Posted November 13, 2016 On Friday, November 11, 2016 at 3:35 PM, KrazeKelly said: This is what I use and you can see my little dolly I stack them on to move easily. Krazekelly did you drill holes near the top of these totes? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrazeKelly Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 53 minutes ago, ThisLittleLightOfMine said: Krazekelly did you drill holes near the top of these totes? Yes there are holes because these used to be used for our snakes until we upgraded enclosures ? They work perfectly for my soaps since they allow air flow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 I also pack my soap in large plastic containers but don't have any holes punched in them. I found it isn't necessary. I also sometimes leave my soap packed in the containers overnight for some out of town events. So another thing to think about is if the area is humid, rainy, dusty, smoky, smelly, etc. and you want to keep your product dry, clean, and dust free, the containers seal them nicely from the environment. My soap is packed in these beautiful display boxes I place on my tables. I just close up the boxes and pack them in the large containers for transport. I also use containers for my table linens and a whole lot of other stuff. They are stackable and easy to transport on a handtruck. I used to transport my candle boxes and melts too in the large plastic containers. Of course now I take so many candle boxes they are just easier to put on the handtruck. If its rainy I just toss a plastic throw over the boxes until I can get them indoors or under my canopy tent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisLittleLightOfMine Posted November 14, 2016 Author Share Posted November 14, 2016 Awesome...thank you all so very much. So no one stores their product in their home/workshop in these totes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrazeKelly Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 1 hour ago, ThisLittleLightOfMine said: Awesome...thank you all so very much. So no one stores their product in their home/workshop in these totes? Yes, I do ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 Me too! I keep the stuff I already have in the containers packed because I have a market or craft show every weekend all year round. I just keep adding more stock to the containers for what I need for the next show. I also pretty much keep the car packed all year long too. This is a full time job for me so I have to be efficient while keeping my product fresh and clean for presentation. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisLittleLightOfMine Posted November 14, 2016 Author Share Posted November 14, 2016 You guys rock. Thank you so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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