Lorraine Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Is it okay to wrap M&P soap in cello paper (the kind you use to wrap baskets) and use a piece of tape to keep it closed? Does it have to be wrapped in saran type wrap for some reason? I don't want it to dry out after time. Thanks for any help!Lorraine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 The best bags I have found to wrap your soap in are the cello bags made for soap and candles.Your soap is going to continue drying out no matter what you do with it or how well or how often you wrap it. I put my soap in either cello bags or shrink wrap them and then into sachet bags or boxes. I find that helps to lock in moisture and keep them fresher longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted April 1, 2008 Author Share Posted April 1, 2008 Thanks Candybee. So they will still dry out eventually? How long will they last in cello bags? I don't sell the soap-- it's for me, family and friends for a gift here and there. Guess I better not make up too much too far ahead of time! What about the soap base we buy from the suppliers? What is the shelf life on those bases? They are wrapped in only a thin piece of plastic wrap or in a plastic tub. Would it be better to wrap the soaps (with FO and color) in plastic wrap and then put them in cello bags? Double wrap em!What do all of you wonderful experienced MP soapers do? TIALorraine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunFlames Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 I was just going to search for an answer to this very question!! I just made my first M&P soap and it will be ready to take out of the molds soon. I need to figure out the best way to wrap it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeAnna_EC Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 if its just for family use i wrap mine tight in saran wrap, slap a label with the scent and keep them in a basket in the closet so the family can grab one when they wantif im giving them away i will shrink wrap them and put them in a soap box with a label Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted April 2, 2008 Author Share Posted April 2, 2008 Thanks DeAnna! That should work for me then too! Sure wish I could afford to shrink wrap them too. Maybe a future investment!Lorraine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeAnna_EC Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 actually i really do prefer to wrap mine in saran or cling wrap, sometimes you get a nice big bar or a odd shaped bar that is just plain difficult to get into a shrink wrap baggie and then when you actually shrink it, well it looks funky cello bags are awesome, tight saran or cling wrap is awesome too, you could even put a cigar band type of label around them with the wrap and a nice ribbon or raffia, gives it that "made with love and care" look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michi Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Thanks DeAnna! That should work for me then too! Sure wish I could afford to shrink wrap them too. Maybe a future investment!LorraineYou don't have to spend a fortune to shrink wrap them. Just buy some shrink wrap bags and a heat gun and go to it. That's what I do! I used to saran wrap mine, but it's way more time consuming IMO. I sometimes just put mine in small cello bags with cute ribbons/twine tied at the end. That's the easiest IMO. Oh, and I've had some shrink wrapped in boxes since before Christmas and they are fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted April 2, 2008 Author Share Posted April 2, 2008 Hi Michi~ Now I'll have to do some research on where I can get some shrink wrap bags and a heat gun real cheap! Always wanted one of those heat guns! Just don't want to push my husband over the edge with all of my buying and then storing all of this (wonderful!) stuff for my HOBBY!!! May have to stick with the saran wrap & cello till I find a real good deal I can't pass up!Lorraine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michi Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Hi Michi~ Now I'll have to do some research on where I can get some shrink wrap bags and a heat gun real cheap! Always wanted one of those heat guns! Just don't want to push my husband over the edge with all of my buying and then storing all of this (wonderful!) stuff for my HOBBY!!! May have to stick with the saran wrap & cello till I find a real good deal I can't pass up!LorraineI buy all my shrink wrap bags from an ebay store "the shrinkwrap store" CHEAP, and I bought my heat gun at Walmart. As for your DH-read my siggie! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted April 2, 2008 Author Share Posted April 2, 2008 Thanks again Michi ! I'll check out the shrinkwrap store and Walmart ASAP!!! As for your siggie~~ Love it!!! :tiptoe: Lorraine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 I buy all my shrink wrap bags from an ebay store "the shrinkwrap store" CHEAP, and I bought my heat gun at Walmart. As for your DH-read my siggie! LOLThe store is empty :undecided Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michi Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 The store is empty :undecidedHmm I've emailed her to see what's up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blazerina Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 My only issue with making MP too far ahead is that depending on your dyes, they either bleed or worse- fade- and really turn something not so pretty over time. So if you have a great coloring agent that sticks, it's atually GOOD to let M&P sit for a while to cure up. It seems to last longer when you do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherriLynn Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 I've just ordered some M & P from peaks... Love the goats milk. How far ahead, is too far ahead, for making M&P soaps... If I made soap today,, would it last until end of May or June for shows?I'd like to add some soaps to my line but know I do not want to make soaps where I have to work with lye... just too dangerous and something I wouldn't want in my home and I thought MP would be the answer... hmmm. .maybe not.Thx much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilfairylover Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Hi,I use shrink wrap....soap boxes and cello bags for my melt and pour ...I also use handmade mulberry paper for those special bars :smiley2:Hope this helpsNikki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinipela Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 I've just ordered some M & P from peaks... Love the goats milk. How far ahead, is too far ahead, for making M&P soaps... If I made soap today,, would it last until end of May or June for shows? Yes, I don't see why not. I have soap from October 07 that is just fine. It's wrapped in saran and in a box on a shelf. I wrap mine tightly in saran, but I let it "cure" for a few days. It's a matter of opinion, the base, what you put in it, etc. I like it, and (personally) think it makes a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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