lexismommy23 Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 Does anyone know if parafin tarts have to be packaged in polypro bags like soy tarts? I was at a local flea market today and saw about 1/2 dozen sellers with parafin tarts in ziplock bags. Am I missing something? I just assumed parafin tarts could have the scent sucked out of them too? Anyone know? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesprite7 Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 Same rules apply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idahospud Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 The bags I use for my tarts, are Zip Lock Polypro. You just have to make sure when you them, they are the polypro kind. Mine do great for me and do not suck any scent out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 where do you get them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chauna1 Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 Here is my dumb question for the day. How do you know if the ziplock bags are polypro? If you can't open the box to look at them how would you know?Chauna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgia Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 You can't tell by looking at them. If you are buying something "off the shelf" you could try e-mailing the manufacturer. I've never had any luck with that. I buy mine from u-line, but there are lots of suppliers that carry them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idahospud Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 I also purchase mine from U-Line and sometimes off Ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexismommy23 Posted February 5, 2007 Author Share Posted February 5, 2007 Thanks for all the responses! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in PA Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 i thought that the zip lock freezer bags were the polypro? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmaw Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 I didn't know a regular zip lock bag would suck the fragrance out of your candles. How does it do that? I guess you learn something new everyday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justrightcandles Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 i get mine from loren at thecandlesource.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmaw Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 I use clear bags to package them in but sometimes when I make them and don't have the time to package them right away I will put them in a ziploc bag. Am I messing up my candles when I do that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgia Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 Get some reuseable containers that have the #5 in a triangle on the bottom. Store them in that till you package them (and even after). The scent will stay.Everyone always talks about testing your candles - you should test your packaging, too! If you package tarts and 2 months later they have no scent left, your testing went down the drain with your customers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixisprkl Posted March 11, 2007 Share Posted March 11, 2007 i get mine from loren at thecandlesource.com.Are these polypro? I have been tempted to order before but wasn't sure about them.TIA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justrightcandles Posted March 11, 2007 Share Posted March 11, 2007 Are these polypro? I have been tempted to order before but wasn't sure about them.TIA!yup they are the same ones he uses for his tarts. i asked him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homecomfort Posted March 11, 2007 Share Posted March 11, 2007 I've contacted Ziploc - SC Johnson and was told by them that all of their products are made with polyethylene EXCEPT the GLAD Containers.Just adding my two cents for the group! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaye Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 Thanks Homecomfort! I'm assuming polyethylene is the same as polypropylene? :undecided Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marilyna Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 No, actually polyethylene and polypropylene are different. Polyethylene is what regular ziplocs are made of. They will not hold your scent in. Learned that the hard way by using them for bath salts and soap samples. After a while all the scent is gone. Polypropylene and cello do hold in scent. I get my polypropylene bags from Veripack.com. They have a huge selection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaye Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 Wow. I've been using Ziploc bags (actually, not even the Ziploc brand... the generic brand (Target) resealable ones :embarasse ) all this time, and had no idea that they were sucking the scent out of my candles. Thank you so much for the info guys! :smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hope Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 I'm assuming polyethylene is the same as polypropylene? :undecidedThey aren't the same(chemically). Polypropylene (PP "5") is quite resistant to FO's, and makes for a good votive wrap. Low(er)density polyethylene(LDPE) sandwich storage bags should be left to the sandwiches. And not all PE's are evil... High density polyethylene(HDPE "2") serves well as a FO bottle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cissy Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 I didn't know a regular zip lock bag would suck the fragrance out of your candles. How does it do that? I guess you learn something new everyday. I don't know that it actually "sucks it out", but it sure doesn't suck it in, nor hold it in.BTW: If you use a container with a #5 triangle, make sure the lid is air tight. I have seen a couple of these at cheap prices, but the lid does not fit tightly enough. I, too, use the Gladcontainers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my3lilrugrats Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 I use 4x6 polyolefin shrink wrap bags for my tarts and votives and they work wonderfully. I buy them off of ebay 500/$16.50 (w/shipping )from the shrinkwrapstore.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auntie S Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 I'm new at candle making. What is the difference between just a zip lock bag and a polypro bag? Please someone enlighten me!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hope Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 For anyone who’s interested….(BTW, not 'linked', copy & paste the blue)Saran wrap is now made with polyethylene. Was originally made with PVDC (polyvinylidene chloride).For more info, see Saran’s FAQ…saranbrands.com/faq.aspHere is an interesting article on some plastics by Chevron Phillips. Quote about LDPE film: "Conversely, LDPE offers high gas permeability, sensitivity to oils and poor odor resistance." It’s the gas permeability that concerns us, as we’d prefer to keep the FO in our products…. Not exiting through a quite permeable plastic! I suppose if the candles just really sucked, there wouldn't be much a problem to begin with...cpchem.com/enu/top_stories_9731.aspPolyolefin definition from… Answers.com: (organic chemistry) A resinous material made by the polymerization of olefins, such as polyethylene from ethylene, polypropylene from propylene, or polybutene from butylene. Wiki.: A polyolefin is a polymer produced from a simple olefin, or alkene as a monomer.Polyproplyene and polyethlyene are both in the polyolefin family. So something advertised as polyolefin can be either, or something else. Cellophane was originally made from cellulose. But there are now various petroleum substitutes available. Ex:pak-sel.com/sub1.htmpapermart.com/index/index_retail_paper.htmAnyhow, FWIW... :smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixisprkl Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 yup they are the same ones he uses for his tarts. i asked him. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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