Henryk Posted August 21, 2005 Share Posted August 21, 2005 Does anyone know where to buy the flat thick plastic bags that some vendors use to bag up single wax slabs? (Somewhere that sells under a 1000 count). TIA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mtngrl Posted August 21, 2005 Share Posted August 21, 2005 Wonder if you would get some results doing a google search for "storage bags"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgia Posted August 21, 2005 Share Posted August 21, 2005 Henry are you looking for storage or for shipping? I can't help with the bags, but for storage I bust the slabs up and put them in a 5 gallon plastic bucket.Don't know if I helped or not... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henryk Posted August 21, 2005 Author Share Posted August 21, 2005 I searched, but what I'm coming up with is for the larger bags, 500 count, and for the smaller, 1000 count. Yes, for storage. I have a lot of different types, including slabs and flakes and those pellets. Just had a thought to try to get organized now and consildate it into one closet. Bags I've found are either too small, too huge, especially too thin. Its pathetic, I have wax on top of closets, in closets, leaned up against walls, etc. Unfortunately I don't really have a work space that I can leave things out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butterfinger Posted August 21, 2005 Share Posted August 21, 2005 What about plastic garbage bags? That's what I use...and label them accordingly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henryk Posted August 21, 2005 Author Share Posted August 21, 2005 I just stumbled upon the perfect thing and I always have some around! They aren't gusseted, but a slab fits perfectly. They are the clear bags you get at the grocery store to put large veggies in (cabbage, etc). They slabs couldn't fit more perfectly. I'll just double them up for the flakes (they aren't that thick). Yes - definately have to label immediately Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mtngrl Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 Good golly Mr Henry, how much wax do you have?!? Lol. I wish I had that problem. Have any cats? I read someone's recommendation to use empty cat litter containers (I've been buying the 38 lb plastic containers), which I think would be particularly perfect for your flakes & pellets, but if you don't have any cats, then, obviously, it won't work for you ... unless you have friends or neighbors ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyl55 Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 My vote is for the kitty litter plastic pails. I also work in a very limited space. They stack well and you can label the outside with the type of wax. Of course you have to break up the slabs 1st. You must know someone with a kitty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 I use plastic totes. I just make sure everything is labeled well. They stack nicely and keep everything in one place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henryk Posted August 22, 2005 Author Share Posted August 22, 2005 Right now, I have TOO much wax. I bought different slabs to test and see what I like. The problem with containers is they won't won't fit into my shelving (not deep enough). I'm also sure I won't continue to use every wax I bought - only what I like the best, so, what I'm going to do is what Peaks does. Cut the slabes in half. Then bag them and stack them one on top of the other and label the bags on the sides. With that, wicks, dyes, molds, I even got sheets of beeswax that I haven't used yet - I just had to get a handle on things.Thanks for all the ideas - appreciate it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickie1st Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 If you run out of space, you could always ship them to me Henryk LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanaE Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 Thanks for the idea on kitty litter pails! Never thought of it....my boxes are all under my feet and in the way and it drives me crazy. Some are pushed under the work benches, but the waxes I'm currently working with I keep out in the middle of the floor so I can get to them ( good thing the basement is huge).I'll definitely start keeping the kitty pails and cleaning them out. At least I can stack them and it'll look more organized.DanaE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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