maryann Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 I received some a week ago from KB and was wondering how to fill them w/out making a mess. I know there was a thread before about this but I can't find it. TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovelyLathers Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 It depends on what you are putting in them. First I found a cup that I can stand 4 packets in and they stay open fairly well and I use a turkey baster for my scrubs before they get too firm and it worked very well for me. My scrub is not too firm to begin with though. I also use it for lotions. Anything liquid or soft I think this is the easiest way for anything that will not go through a baster I use a funnel. HTH Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Flapp Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 I received some a week ago from KB and was wondering how to fill them w/out making a mess. I know there was a thread before about this but I can't find it. TIA Are your packets the gusseted stand-up type; what is the size & can you reseal them once opened; if so, where did you purchase them? Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovelyLathers Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 Christine here is the link to them at KB. I have both sizes and like them both. Large size for my scrubs holds about enough for 2 uses. The small is enough for a testing on the hands maybe twice.http://www.kangarooblue.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=5_15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryann Posted August 30, 2006 Author Share Posted August 30, 2006 Thanks LL I started to post and got called away from the computer. I bought a few of those stay up as well to test, but the ones I was asking how to fill were the smaller ones. :smiley2: Thanks for the help as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecandlespastore Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 When I filled mine I used a small ziplock baggie with the corner snipped away and squeezed the contents into the sampler. I thought of the turkey baster too and went searching for it, and came to the conclusion that since I only make a turkey once a year, and I only use my oven for CPOP:laugh2:(my husband does 99% of our cooking), I must have thrown it out:laugh2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hibiscus Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 When I filled mine I used a small ziplock baggie with the corner snipped away and squeezed the contents into the sampler. How do you seal it? think I remember a thread where someone used either an iron or a hair flat iron. I wondered how they kept everything from oozing out.:undecided I wanted to try these for my gel and other stuff and I really need to get a few hundred samples together soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichelleOH Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 Yes, I use an iron. you just have to make sure you don"t overfill the packet:grin2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hibiscus Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 Ohhhhkay...I'm going to try it:undecided Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbrown Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 For those of you that are using these......how many ounces does the small packet hold and how many for the large?I love this look. Very professional.I think I am going to get some and give them a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smacky Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 I bought a cheap plastic set of mustard ketchup dispensers. They have worked beautifully for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicolezCreationz Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 thank you! thank you! thank you! to everyone who gave suggestions and input on how to fill and seal these babies. I was on the verge of frustration induced insanity. Once again, thank you all. Nicole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kangarooblue Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Another tip is make sure the ends are nice and dry to seal properly, here's a picture of the dead sea mineral face masks I made, I package them in our black boxes, 4 to a box : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babe396 Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 Oh my word! Those are so KEWL!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idahospud Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 Very nicely done. Wished mine would look that nice. What size are those packages? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hibiscus Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 I ordered some and I'm hoping mine will too! does anyone consider these trial size and charge for them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutlandishLady Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 I may have to try the larger ones. I had some of the 2"x4" ones and I hate those *&%$ things with a passion (see classy's, lol). Probably more because I procrastinated and was up until 2 am trying to get the *&%^ things to seal. Chalk it up to user error.Kitty yours look superb Wish I had snagged some on my last order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spatreats4u Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 i bought some sample sizes for my scrubs...only a few worked w/out leaking or ozing out upon closing. i couldn't figure out how to close them...i used alot of things. my sealer from food saver worked the best but then again only worked part of the time. i dont know how to seal w/out leaking as wel as all the moisture comes forward when trying to seal if i lay down etc... i certainly need these to work, since i bought them PLUS i dont know how to give out samples of scrubs that are not going to leak. i have taken a long break cuz i got so frustrated:( sorry i hijacked your post :tiptoe: ill sneak away now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MochaMama Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 I also have foil sample packets to send out my shea butter samples. Well, I deliberately took one and messed it up twelve ways from Sunday so that I could figure out how to seal the durn thing. I finally was able to seal it with a hot curling iron, believe it or not. I used one the "gold n hot" curling irons on 7.That was cool, but how to fill? The shea was sticky and I was having a time. Sooooooo, I scooped out 1/2 TBS samples, plopped them on waxed paper (over a plate) and put them in the freezer. Voila! Shea butter balls, perfect for popping in to the small foil packet and sealing with a minimum of muss/fuss.Hope this helps someone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hibiscus Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 I test sealed some with an iron (as suggested) and it worked very well with my body wash/gel. I purchased the large ones and I think I will sell them as trial size:wink2: they look very professional...love 'em! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hibiscus Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 I also have foil sample packets to send out my shea butter samples. Well, I deliberately took one and messed it up twelve ways from Sunday so that I could figure out how to seal the durn thing. I finally was able to seal it with a hot curling iron, believe it or not. I used one the "gold n hot" curling irons on 7.Great idea and I think a flat iron would work very well too because the package would be upright and there's a lesser chance of anything leaking unless it's over filled.That was cool, but how to fill? The shea was sticky and I was having a time. Sooooooo, I scooped out 1/2 TBS samples, plopped them on waxed paper (over a plate) and put them in the freezer. Voila! Shea butter balls, perfect for popping in to the small foil packet and sealing with a minimum of muss/fuss.I have tiny bottles for the shea balm and use a zip lock bag to fill them. but that's a good idea..have you tested to see if there was any change in the shea texture after freezing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fosterscreations Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 I use a sryinge like you get for childrens liquid cough syrup. You don't want to fill too much or they will squish out when you seel them. I have small ones from KB and they hold approx. 1/5oz. They are great as the customer gets just enough to sample but don't cost a lot to make and give away as a promo item.edited. .. I use a flat iron from walmart the ones for straitening hair. I got it for $10 as I don't have a heat sealer yet. Just make sure you let it get good and hot. It works like a charm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angied Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 I found the best thing to use to fill these with was a sryinge thingy that you inject meats with. I got mine at wally world. Its in the gadget isle....it worked perfectly....it has a long needle thing on it that fit all the way to the bottom of the packet. I hope this makes sense. Let me see if I can find a pic of what I am talking about. And the flat irons are the bomb to seal them.AngieOk lets see if this works if so this thing is awesome!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryann Posted September 8, 2006 Author Share Posted September 8, 2006 Thanks for all the GREAT ideas . I have one of those syringes too Angie, I'll have to try! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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