smore's Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Can anyone tell me whats the deal with having the #5 on the oval souffle cups? I've seen the 2 oz cups at Sams which seem to be the ones to use for a completely full oz, and I've seen the online shopping web sites, but not sure why they need a #5 on them. Also a few more ?'s Do they hold the fragrance? And do they really break down and crack? I want to make these for my sisters baby shower in January, this fall before the holidays begin. I want to keep them in the cups and decorate the lid for shower favors so I'm especially conserned about these potential problems. I plan to do a few test runs first, but I don't want to pay all that $$$$ if they're not going to hold up. Any help would be greatly appreciated thanks... Shelby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jami Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Polypropylene is what the #5 is made of. They have a good chemical resistance which means they don't absorb the FO and the tarts will hold their scent. They also have a higher melting point so hot wax can easily be poured in them without causing damage to the cups.I have seen one or two say that their cups have cracked. I have used them for a year. If I had any crack, it was so few I can't remember.I think you will be fine making them up for the shower Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smore's Posted September 10, 2007 Author Share Posted September 10, 2007 Thank you so much. I was getting so nervous thinking about buying these and then ruining them*faint* I will make sure they have the #5 just to be on the safe side of life:D After all I do have a reputation of being the coolest crafter in my family*getdown* Again thanks for your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugtussle Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 The cups at Sam's are NOT #5s. They do fairly well with light scents, florals, fruits, but not for sweet, vanilla or heavy scents. If you use these, I would not pour them too early. They can loose scent & eat thru plastic. Carole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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