Gsmakinsoap Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 Hi guys, this is probably a stupid question, but if I have these 8 oz pet bottles and I want to fill them with lotion, and put 8 fl oz on the label, do I have to fill them to the very top? If so, what about if I need to put a pump in it...that would then displace some of the lotion (as much as a tablespoon, probably) and then it wouldn't really be 8 oz, anymore, would it? So, then if I use a pump, I'd have to label it as 7.5 fl oz, or what? I notice all the commercial lotion I see goes by fl oz versus just oz. Thanks for any light y'all can shine on this for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 Does the bottle indicate where the fill line is? you would fill to the fill line (if it doesn't indicate on the bottle, maybe the place of purchase can help) The fill line just be a bit below the neck so you can add a pump if need be. 8 fl oz of lotion will not necessarily (and most likely not) weigh 8 oz. Fl oz is volume where as oz is weight. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdcharm Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 On 12/5/2018 at 4:02 PM, Gsmakinsoap said: Hi guys, this is probably a stupid question, but if I have these 8 oz pet bottles and I want to fill them with lotion, and put 8 fl oz on the label, do I have to fill them to the very top? If so, what about if I need to put a pump in it...that would then displace some of the lotion (as much as a tablespoon, probably) and then it wouldn't really be 8 oz, anymore, would it? So, then if I use a pump, I'd have to label it as 7.5 fl oz, or what? I notice all the commercial lotion I see goes by fl oz versus just oz. Thanks for any light y'all can shine on this for me! Do you fill the pump tube with lotion prior to inserting it into the bottle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gsmakinsoap Posted December 7, 2018 Author Share Posted December 7, 2018 On 12/5/2018 at 2:20 PM, Jcandleattic said: Does the bottle indicate where the fill line is? you would fill to the fill line (if it doesn't indicate on the bottle, maybe the place of purchase can help) The fill line just be a bit below the neck so you can add a pump if need be. 8 fl oz of lotion will not necessarily (and most likely not) weigh 8 oz. Fl oz is volume where as oz is weight. Ok, thanks! I didn't know there was a fill line. So, even though I don't know where that line is, I'll just fill it as full as I can and still be able to add a pump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gsmakinsoap Posted December 7, 2018 Author Share Posted December 7, 2018 15 hours ago, birdcharm said: Do you fill the pump tube with lotion prior to inserting it into the bottle? That's a good idea, I hadn't thought of that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WateryMountain Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 (edited) If your bottles don't have a fill line, fill one with 8 oz by weight of water and mark it as your template bottle. There's a 1:1 relationship between the volume and weight of water, so anything that reaches that line (you can eyeball it using the template bottle for comparison) will have a volume of 8 fluid ounces. If you decide to label by weight - easier and more accurate imho - an 8 oz bottle will hold more than 8 oz of anything with a higher specific gravity than water, which is pretty much everything we make. For example, I need to put 6.75 oz of lotion in a 6 oz cylinder bottle or it just doesn't look full enough. I don't pre-fill pump tubes. Life is too short! But, if you open the pump before inserting the tube it will allow air to escape. Once pump top is screwed down, just lock down the pump. Hope this helps! Edited December 23, 2018 by WateryMountain Typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 I put my empty bottle on the scale and tare it. Then I pour in lotion until it reaches 8 oz. There is room in it for the pump. No need to mark bottles plus you fill each bottle to exactly 8oz without guessing. Easy peasy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shari Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 I do the same as Candybee. Works best for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirt Roads Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 Is there an easy way to actually get the lotion in the bottles? I'm using a really thick lotion base from BB. It will not pour. It sits on a funnel for minutes. I currently use a large pump, from the mixing container (awkward) . Should I buy something to assist in this? (used up 2 gallons of lotion base and just ordered 70 pounds) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shari Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 (edited) 6 hours ago, Dirt Roads said: Is there an easy way to actually get the lotion in the bottles? I'm using a really thick lotion base from BB. It will not pour. It sits on a funnel for minutes. I currently use a large pump, from the mixing container (awkward) . Should I buy something to assist in this? (used up 2 gallons of lotion base and just ordered 70 pounds) I use a piping bag for cake decorating. I fill the bag and cut the tip off and pipe into the bottle. Give the bottle a little bang on the counter once in while. Edited May 17, 2019 by Shari 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightLight Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 If you are filling tons of bottle you can get a professional filler that will help pump the thick lotion into bottles. Or get a thinner base. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 A heavy zip loc bag used like a piping bag works for me. Trim a corner of the bag to pipe out of. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightLight Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 Yes I like zip lock bags too for lotion 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightLight Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 I think you. Need a piston pump if that base is that thick. As a consumer is it difficult to get out of your bottle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirt Roads Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 (edited) I originally bought the flip top but that absolutely will not work. Now I'm using a normal pump for a 6 oz bottle and it seems to work fine for customers It's the BB aloe lotion base. The 70 pounds will make close to 200 lotions. I don't see making a lot more than 200-300 lotions a year. I like the zip lock bags or piping idea. I'm looking into one of those inexpensive filling machines but will see how fast the lotions continue to sell. Edited May 18, 2019 by Dirt Roads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightLight Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 I looked at that gas. You can warm it up to 100 degrees which will help with the viscosity. This will help keep it more fluid to get into bottle. That formula contains rice bran oil which doesn’t have a super long shelf life so make sure you keep checking for rancidity. I am surprised they used that oil because of the shelf life. Try and use the base ASAP. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirt Roads Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 This is disappointing to find out about the shelf life. BB said it had a one year shelf life ............ I was really hoping this base to be a staple because customers are loving it. Thanks for looking it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightLight Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 So best solution to shelf life is to purchase smaller amount and use up, rather than larger sitting around. rice bran oil is wonderful and silky just not great for longevity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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