shrink wrap tubing for votives

[chiptooth]

I've been using a roll of shrink wrap, cutting into squares and wrapping the votives sort of like a present. Everyone has said they look professional but I'm particular and don't like all the excess on the sides and thought I'd be better off using tubing. I saw some at papermart that is 8" wide but you have to buy a roll of 1500 ft. for that size. It would take me forever to use all that for how much it costs. I thought about buying a small heat sealer (like for potatoe chip bags eurosealer) to make my own tubing but didn't know how well these smaller ones worked. Any ideas will be greatly appreciated.

TIA

[klo]

If you want to wrap them individually, it will be hard. I have a roll that is 12" and if you make the tube, for me at least, its hard to get the votives down in it. I have tried putting them in, then making the tube, turning it and sealing each one, but they move around and its a pain. Maybe someone else knows a trick. I have wanted to try the votive tubing because when I see them in stores, they look great that way.

[dcroome2005]

I can't help ya on this. I use cello bags for them. If there are 10 or more, I put them in the plastic votive holders that fit 12. I don't have the time to sit there and shrink wrap each votive. To me, its more time, more money and I just don't want to do it. I hope you find what you are looking for to work for ya :-)

Christina

[Beth-VT]

What you want is 4" tube.

[chiptooth]

Thanks for all the advise. I've actually gotten pretty quick at shrink wrapping them with the squares, but just don't like the excess stuck on the sides. When I do a craft show I don't have the room to put individual boxes out or displays for each fragrance and so I want to have them individually wrapped so I can put them in a basket so fragrances don't mix. Where can I find the 4" tubing?

[Scented]

You can find 4" tubing at http://www.packcoinc.com/ and free shipping over $25. One tube will last you awhile, a long while lol, but good, quick service!