GoldieMN Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 I've always loved the crisp cellophane bags for packaging other products but wasn't sure if they are made of the right material so they don't suck the fragrance out of a product. GoldieMN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 2 minutes ago, GoldieMN said: I've always loved the crisp cellophane bags for packaging other products but wasn't sure if they are made of the right material so they don't suck the fragrance out of a product. GoldieMN Those on the lin laura provided are made of wood pulp, so I think they will be ok. If anyone orders could you share your test results? i’d like to know if they can be impulse sealed (to seal and to re-size if needed. Also, are they heat shrinkable? I use 6x6 shrink bags for 3” diameter pillars. If this material works what. Great selling feature! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldieMN Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 3 hours ago, Daisymay66 said: I have spent thousands on silicone molds. I have sooooo many of them. I think they are super cute. But I’ve never really used them My wax is to soft so it ends up looking all smeared in my bags. Also, I could never decide on a price. Those of you who do sell shapes, do you sell them by the pound, or how do you price them? I really should decide what to do with them. I have so many and I love the look when they are all poured up. Someone could at least be using them instead of just sitting in boxes Nobody sells them here so it seems to me that they might sell fairly good! Something way different than clams. I do really well with clamshells. Any thoughts?? You need to add a bit of pillar wax to the mix to harden them up a bit. I think I have about 25% pillar to 75% 464. GoldieMN 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura C Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 And, I did find this clam shell mold at Aztec Candle & Soap Supplies. It's still cubes but they have Christmas Tree impressions in them. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura C Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 On 11/7/2018 at 10:56 AM, Jenni Wix said: An example of melts in tins. I realize the molds would be fussy. That's why I'm thinking brittle, crumbles or scoopable too. https://happywax.com/collections/soy-wax-melts/products/bergamot-bay-wax-melts The Happy Wax product is so cute, they have done a very good job with product development and branding. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura C Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 55 minutes ago, GoldieMN said: I've always loved the crisp cellophane bags for packaging other products but wasn't sure if they are made of the right material so they don't suck the fragrance out of a product. GoldieMN Too bad the glassine bags are not more clear since they are lined with wax paper and protect from oils and moisture. They sound like they would be perfect for wax melts. Have you all used them for wax melts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldieMN Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 19 minutes ago, Laura C said: And, I did find this clam shell mold at Aztec Candle & Soap Supplies. It's still cubes but they have Christmas Tree impressions in them. CUTE!!! GoldieMN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisymay66 Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 1 hour ago, GoldieMN said: You need to add a bit of pillar wax to the mix to harden them up a bit. I think I have about 25% pillar to 75% 464. GoldieMN So like 4625 or 4794? Thanks so much for helping me!!! That is soooooo much appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisymay66 Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 49 minutes ago, Laura C said: And, I did find this clam shell mold at Aztec Candle & Soap Supplies. It's still cubes but they have Christmas Tree impressions in them. Oh them are ADORABLE!!!!!! Wonder how expensive they are? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura C Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Daisymay66 said: Oh them are ADORABLE!!!!!! Wonder how expensive they are? A dozen molds are $9.50 or roughly 0.80 a mold. Prices go down the more you buy. Edited November 26, 2018 by Laura C 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisymay66 Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 3 minutes ago, Laura C said: A dozen molds is $9.50 or roughly 0.80 a mold. Prices go down the more you buy. Oh man! I think I need some. Wonder how much others sell these for? Normal clams are about .18 cents each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisymay66 Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 7 minutes ago, Laura C said: A dozen molds is $9.50 or roughly 0.80 a mold. Prices go down the more you buy. I wonder if they would look very good for me since I don’t color my wax?? Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura C Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Daisymay66 said: I wonder if they would look very good for me since I don’t color my wax?? Any thoughts? I would think they would still look pretty plain white or you could sprinkle a little mica or glitter or something in the Christmas tree area to give it some color. That would look pretty too. OMG! better yet, sprinkle some rosemary in the Christmas tree area to make it look like a real Christmas tree! You can get as creative as you want, the sky's the limit. Oh boy, I'm excited now, my creative juices are flowing. LOL Edited November 26, 2018 by Laura C 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belinda Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 35 minutes ago, Daisymay66 said: So like 4625 or 4794? Thanks so much for helping me!!! That is soooooo much appreciated! I use either one of those waxes alone or mixed with 4786 for shapes. I also put them in polypro bags with a homespun piece of material tying them or a bakery bag with a window and cute label. I don't like smudges so if I'm doing shapes I use a hard wax. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisymay66 Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 3 minutes ago, Belinda said: I use either one of those waxes alone or mixed with 4786 for shapes. I also put them in polypro bags with a homespun piece of material tying them or a bakery bag with a window and cute label. I don't like smudges so if I'm doing shapes I use a hard wax. So you use soy do you mean mixed with 4786, 4625 or 4794. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisymay66 Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 I looked them up and she has a lot of botanicals, dried herbs and stuff in them. You would think it maybe ok then?? I have seen them at quite a few stores. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisymay66 Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 12 minutes ago, Belinda said: I use either one of those waxes alone or mixed with 4786 for shapes. I also put them in polypro bags with a homespun piece of material tying them or a bakery bag with a window and cute label. I don't like smudges so if I'm doing shapes I use a hard wax. So obviously that wax is hard enough that it don’t leave smudges? I haven’t worked much w pillar waxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura C Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 14 minutes ago, Daisymay66 said: I looked them up and she has a lot of botanicals, dried herbs and stuff in them. You would think it maybe ok then?? I have seen them at quite a few stores. Thoughts? @Daisymay66, who did you look up? It sounds neat, what is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisymay66 Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 22 minutes ago, Laura C said: @Daisymay66, who did you look up? It sounds neat, what is it? 1803 Candles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisymay66 Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 1 hour ago, Laura C said: @Daisymay66, who did you look up? It sounds neat, what is it? @Laura C please let me know your thoughts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura C Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 39 minutes ago, Daisymay66 said: 1803 Candles Oh wow, yes, I like their melts with the botanical bits and such in them. They have done a very nice job with their products. Thanks for letting me know about them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisymay66 Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 13 minutes ago, Laura C said: Oh wow, yes, I like their melts with the botanical bits and such in them. They have done a very nice job with their products. Thanks for letting me know about them. It just seems like I remember somebody posting that it’s not a good idea to put stuff in months. Have you ever read anything like that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura C Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 3 minutes ago, Daisymay66 said: It just seems like I remember somebody posting that it’s not a good idea to put stuff in months. Have you ever read anything like that? Yes, there have been posts where people said not to use glitter, mica and stuff that can clog a wick and not to use other flammable things in candles. Which is understandable. But having glitter, spices, twigs, etc. in melts shouldn't cause an issue, I wouldn't think. I can't speak from experience I'm just trying to remember what people have said. Obviously, they are popular and they don't have an issue with them because they appear to be a large company and sell a lot of them. They are doing something right. Right? I love the 1803 melts, I would buy them, they are different and not boring even though they are just square. LOL 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldieMN Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 6 hours ago, Daisymay66 said: So like 4625 or 4794? Thanks so much for helping me!!! That is soooooo much appreciated! I bought a bunch of Ecosoya Pillar Blend before they discontinued it and use that. They may have it back on the market but not sure if it is the same as some of their other products that were reintroduced have gotten bad reviews. I would see what others recommend then buy a small amount, mix with your other soy, and test for smears. Just think of all the fun you will have using those molds! I have them in a shop in glass jars and sell them for $1 each. I think I may start packaging in tiny polypropylene bags as the jars aren't smeared but getting hazy after a year. Not sure what that is from. I could just clean the jars. lol GoldieMN 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trappeur Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 13 hours ago, Laura C said: And, I did find this clam shell mold at Aztec Candle & Soap Supplies. It's still cubes but they have Christmas Tree impressions in them. I love these little clam shells..... Trappeur 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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