RichardLOZ Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 We are now shrink wrapping our tarts and votives and some pillars for our wholesale accounts.The problem that we have (besides it being a total PITA) is that once wrapped you cannot smell the scent through the shrink film.Those of you who shrink wrap your products, do you have this same issue? If you do, how do you get around people smelling the products, and if you dont, what type of film are you using to shrink wrap with.I have spoken to some companies here in Australia and they claim that I cannot get a film that I will be able to smell through. If that is the case, how the hell does Yank** manage to have such a strong scent coming from their shrink wrapped votives?Advice needed and much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybersix Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 Hi Richard, don't know if it can help, I don't shrink wrap anymore (my candles and votives gets ruined by the film while it shrinks), but I used "sleeves", open at both ends, so when they shrink leave an opening at top and bottom of pillars. There are also transparent plastic caps to use, they have three little holes, so candles are protected and you can smell the scent.HTH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardLOZ Posted February 10, 2010 Author Share Posted February 10, 2010 SabrinaYes we are managing to do that with our votives and the pillars that we wrap, but the problem is more with the tarts. The shops wont take them unless they are wrapped which then causes issues as the customers cant smell them.One of the shops we supply is smart enough to order the same scents across tarts, or mini melts in tin tie bags, mini melts in jars and candles, so they can always have the customer go and sniff one of the other products in that scent.Unfortunately most shops are not that smart and order a bit of this and a bit of that.Markets are the same. We did a market today and despite the fact that I did actually have one unwrapped tart of each scent in each box, customers were still picking up the wrapped tarts and trying to smell them. Go figure ThanksRichard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybersix Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 I can see where the problem is.Have you tried making little holes on the bottom of film on tarts? Maybe I'm saying something stupid..and it can be a pain..but really I can't thin anything better at this time!Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisasoaps Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 I dont do pillars and my tarts are in the clamshells so I dont even know if this would work but how about using a paper punch to put a small hole in the wrap before you shrink it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mparadise Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 I know there is such a shrink wrap. The company that I purchased my shrinkwrap system from has a perforated polyolefin film that you are supposed to be able to smell thru. I ordered the wrong one this time (forgot to change the drop box to perf) but I have seen/smelled products wrapped with that film at a candle convention before. I am not sure if this is something unique to this company or not but you may be able to google it to see if you can find it closer to you. Here is the company I get my supplies from: http://www.nationalshrinkwrap.com/page/page/5071736.htm You could also try emailing Art. He was super helpful and may be able to help you locate it in Australia so you don't have to pay to have it shipped in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quietgirl2004 Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 Sabrina, so where did you get your open ended sleeves for pillars? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybersix Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 Sabrina, so where did you get your open ended sleeves for pillars?sorry I can't remember right now, it was a co-op but I don't remember the source..I will try to come back soon with a name for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybersix Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 found it, here they are, there are also end caps with holes:http://allwhitecandles.easystorecreator.com/items/Candle-Packaging-and-Candle-Shrink-Wrap/list.htmHTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8-GRAN-ONES Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 (edited) i have also head of the preforted ones but have never used them...i am not sabrina...but i have some sleeves..from ..http://allwhitecandles.easystorecreator.com i bought some from the classies that are from this company..and really like them.. Edited February 10, 2010 by 8-GRAN-ONES gave the wrong email address for candle sleeves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybersix Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 Yep they are the same! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8-GRAN-ONES Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 i think we posted at the same time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 I was gonna mention all white candles too! LOLI really think its the best way and the most professional looking to shrink wrap your pillars and votives with theirs. Nothing like a pretty wrapped candle that you can smell too!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inherowndominion Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 Just a note about the perf shrink wrap. I've used it..the 60ga stuff is a SERIOUS PAIN to work with! And the 75ga I couldn't really smell anything through it, though it DID wrap better. I couldn't get the 60ga right at all, I finally gave up cause I was wasting too much wrap trying to get it right! Maybe you will have more luck, I'm the impatient type so that could be part of it too LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Call Art at National Shrinkwrap. He has a biodegradable wrap that has teeny tiny perforations that let the scent through. I've played with some samples and it's easy to work with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soylights Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 My tarts melt when i try to shrink wrap them? do you use a special machine? sorry for typing. little one is squirming in my arms! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mparadise Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 (edited) I use a heat gun with multiple settings. It is the Wagner digital one. It has 12 possible temp settings AND a cool down mode. I just use the lowest setting that will still get the job done. Haven't had an issue yet. This is the one I have:http://www.wagnerspraytech.com/portal/ht3500_spray,43300,747.html Hmmmm.....I'll have to check out the biodegradable wrap...he mentioned it during the demo but I didn't notice it when I reordered film. Edited February 13, 2010 by mparadise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 (edited) when shrink wrapping be sure to let your heat gun warm up for 20 seconds at least before you start. then use it on the lowest setting and keep the thing moving.i wrap melts, lip balms, and MP soap in shrink wrap without problems.ETA: besides keeping the gun moving, keep it at least 6-10" from whatever you are wrapping. Edited February 13, 2010 by CareBear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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