Sugar & Spice Dog Treats Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 how do you use Dan's bands...lolI just got mine in and have no idea how to wrap my soap in them. I slipped the soap in the band...but they are too big...but I think I am doing them wrong. I know we shrink wrap them...but how should they look....As you can tell I am new to this...ahahahaha. So please tell me...how do I use these...LMAOplease help this shmuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel91805 Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 I slip my soap in and then sort of twist it around until the perforation is where I want it, then hit it with the heat gun...if it's too big, it shrinks right up! FYI...don't aim the heat gun at the perforated area...it will split it right open for ya. Hope that helps a bit...Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugar & Spice Dog Treats Posted May 12, 2008 Author Share Posted May 12, 2008 I don't think my soaps will fit...they are a wee bit large. I have now designed some cute cigar bands and will use those instead. Thanks a TONNE for your help though...HUGS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazycacti Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 i also got some of the dans bands and not sure are what i was looking for-and dont have heat gun!!i use random things for molds and do not cut straight-although i honestly try-so my bars are funky!!might try again when pull my goods out of storage-or else might just try to sell them!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gloworm Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 You can use a hair dryer to shrink also.Glo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugar & Spice Dog Treats Posted May 15, 2008 Author Share Posted May 15, 2008 I think I might sell mine, as I came up with custom cigar bands...and LOVE them!Hmmmmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Dan's bands are shrink wraps. You slip them over your soap (they will be very loose) and then use a blow dryer or a heat gun, or even an embossing gun, to shrink them. They work beautifully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwahlton Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 I love Dans Bands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 I use these and love them. Put your bar of soap in there getting it centered, with equal amounts left on each end. Like said above, make sure your perforation is where you want it. I put mine on the side. I find it better to start with the ends of the bar first, being careful to not get the perforated part. Once the ends are done, gently heat gun the front and sides and then all over, touching up the ends and anywhere else that its needed. I think the key is to get the ends started first. I hope that made sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elitenaildesign Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 I ordered some in the co-op not really knowing they were shrink bands, DUH! My soaps were too big, so I cut them down, some too small and the bands were too big, but shrunk well around the soap. I do like them now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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