packaging

[NYcandles]

I have tried packaging my candles when I do shows and lately I did a couple of shows with my candles not packaged, I just wrap them really well when they are purchased. Can someone give me your opinion on whether to package or not when selling at shows. Thanks!

[slyfoxy46628]

The only thing I would do is wrap them up good so that they don't mess each other up and put them in a nice bag with your business card. That is what I plan on doing. Good luck!

[NYcandles]

You mean wrap them once they're sold or while they are on display?

[ladysj]

I do the cigar bands around mine. I've done the packaging for display with cello but to me it makes it hard for the customer to smell them plus it cuts down on the cost.

[slyfoxy46628]

Yes wrap them once someone purchases them. That wasy your customers can smell them all they want and you don't have to pay for all that packaging that they're not going to use anyway.

[NYcandles]

that's what I thought would be best also. One more question....when you store your candle prior to shows you should not mix scents, correct? Also, does not wrapping cause the scent to diminish?

[violetmoondrops]

I agree ... wrap once they purchase (although a simple cigar band or something would be good enough I believe). I've never seen candles wrapped up all pretty in cello at a show before ... most people want to open and sniff and open and sniff ... then open and sniff some more.

[Janette]

I wrap all my scented candles in cello. It only inhibits the scent for the first few days, and then the scent comes through the wrap. I find that I have far less damage to my product with all the set up and pack up of shows. It also avoids the finger nail gouges that customers like to make (what is up with that anyway?) I do not wrap my unscented candles before sale, but have often had customers ask it I could wrap them in cello for them. Just my two cents. Janette

[lindsaycb]

If I had a number of candles...I'd unwrap one or two in the scent, but keep the ones behind it in cello for easy grabs & purchase. I like how cello keeps the fragrance in the bag, so sniffing the top gives them a hefty whiff...but unwrapped is nice to handle & feel the texture, etc.