NoOneSpecial Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 What size and type of shrink wrap do you use to shrink wrap an individual 1 oz tart? I have tried using the votive sleeves from allwhitecandles.com but it does not cover the sides of the tarts. I was looking at the ones from canwax and would like to know if anyone has tried those?What do you all use? Bags, tubing, just film? Thanks! I want something that will cover the entire tart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindanelson Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 I use ziplock polypro bags. For a single 1 oz melt, the bag size is: 3" wide by 3 1/2" high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess05 Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 For me, shrink wrapping was a PITA for just one tart..So now I use 4X4 Polypro zip bags. Its quick and easy You could even use a 3X4 bags, i just use that size because the shape of my tarts Hope that helps some,Jessica Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serenamarie Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Ive never shrink wrapped beofre but i ordered the 3" tubing and that seems to do the job but they look hideous - i must practice. Im waiting for my sealer to get here to give it an honest attempt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherl Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 I have a shrink wrap system I can wrap 25 tarts in less than 2 minutes. I used to have 4" tubing and an impulse sealer but got real tired of cutting and sealing. This is where I got mine from:http://www.nationalshrinkwrap.com/page/page/4625591.htmIf you have to package many tarts at all.. this system will save you lots of time.. and I make really nice gift baskets with a different poly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoOneSpecial Posted February 2, 2009 Author Share Posted February 2, 2009 I have a shrink wrap system I can wrap 25 tarts in less than 2 minutes. I used to have 4" tubing and an impulse sealer but got real tired of cutting and sealing. This is where I got mine from:http://www.nationalshrinkwrap.com/page/page/4625591.htmIf you have to package many tarts at all.. this system will save you lots of time.. and I make really nice gift baskets with a different poly.Thanks, everyone for your input. I'll check this out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justrightcandles Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 I have a shrink wrap system I can wrap 25 tarts in less than 2 minutes. I used to have 4" tubing and an impulse sealer but got real tired of cutting and sealing. This is where I got mine from:http://www.nationalshrinkwrap.com/page/page/4625591.htmIf you have to package many tarts at all.. this system will save you lots of time.. and I make really nice gift baskets with a different poly.wow that is sooo cool. what a great website that showed exactly how it works. i have always wondered. I am not ready to make that investment yet but i have always wanted to seal them individually like yankee does but did not have the time for sure. that is great, thanks sheri. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoOneSpecial Posted February 5, 2009 Author Share Posted February 5, 2009 Okay, I got my 3" tubing (2 rolls of 500 feet each) and my impulse sealer and have already decided I'm not going this route. This is great for those who are doing a few tarts at a time, but trying to do 500 tarts is a PITB. I should have ordered a small amount as samples first. :rolleyes2 I'm going to put both of these up in the classies and look into the machine Sheri mentioned. Too cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherl Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 I went to a soap conference and saw Art demonstrate that system. Then I got home and looked at what I was doing.. and the whole time I used my tubing and sealer I was thinking I could be done by now with that system... so after a few days of torturing myself I called Art and had him ship me one. He will visit with you about your application to make sure you get the right wrap. Customer service is always great. Have had mine two years now and wraped thousands of melts.. and it still works great. With the sealer I was always having to replace the wires. This system was the best investment I have made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justrightcandles Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Sherl, can you shrink wrap them like in a six pack? three by two?i don't see any pictures on your website?do you have any pictures of your melts?i went to the site last night and emailed them about making a tarts video and he emailed me the next morning and gave me lots of information. i would love to buy one but don't think i am there yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirloomoriginals Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 That is cool! I wish I could afford one for soaps and melts, maybe even votives one day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoOneSpecial Posted February 6, 2009 Author Share Posted February 6, 2009 Sheri, have you tried this with votives? If so, how does it work? If it worked well it would be such a life saver! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherl Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 To see my product see my production site at www.Sherolyn.com .. I have changed my labels and have no new pictures.. that is why shop pics are not up. On my todo list for this month. My production site will go wholesale after that. Mine are single wrap. I go 5 down and 5 accross. Ten seals and I'm done.. less than 2 minutes. But you can wrap as many as you want. I wrap gift boxes, soap, diffuser sticks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justrightcandles Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 what kind of film do you use? can you smell thru it? do the scents mingle together? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoOneSpecial Posted February 6, 2009 Author Share Posted February 6, 2009 To see my product see my production site at www.Sherolyn.com .. I have changed my labels and have no new pictures.. that is why shop pics are not up. On my todo list for this month. My production site will go wholesale after that. Mine are single wrap. I go 5 down and 5 accross. Ten seals and I'm done.. less than 2 minutes. But you can wrap as many as you want. I wrap gift boxes, soap, diffuser sticks.I saw your tarts, very nice. How does it work with the votives though? I saw no pics for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justrightcandles Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 there are votive pictures. just look under the votives and choose a letter and then a scent and most of them have pictures, some of them dont though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoOneSpecial Posted February 6, 2009 Author Share Posted February 6, 2009 there are votive pictures. just look under the votives and choose a letter and then a scent and most of them have pictures, some of them dont though.Thanks. I guess I didn't go deep enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherl Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 I think with votives I do 4 down and 4 accross.. they are bigger and a bit more odd shaped. I don't make many votives as the market if more for melts.I use a lighter shrink that allows the scents through. No, fragrance doese not mix. My bins hold 100 tarts easily.. amd separately. If they are thwon together.. yes, the scent can kinda get muddy. Talk to Art.. he will make recomendations based upon what you need it for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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