CandleMama6 Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Since I am going to MMS, I was wondering what people think of the Dan's Bands since they seem to be popular. What type of soap do you use them for and what size? Was thinking of maybe getting some to try.Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8-GRAN-ONES Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 i have never used dans bands...but have used shrink wrap..i lov it...i don't know if they come in different sizes...but you want them to be bigger than your soap size..because it will shrink..approx. 40% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rae Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 I love the Dan's Bands. They fit great if I use a large bar with a rough top or a regular 4.5oz bar. Rae Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandleMama6 Posted March 17, 2010 Author Share Posted March 17, 2010 I may have to get me some while I am up there and try them. I am just starting soaps and have been wondering how to package them. And I hate MMS anyway, but since that is the best price for the SLSA co-op, I figure I might as well get some so I only have to deal with them once!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Dee* Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 are these the ones you have to print on yourself ? how much are they at mms ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandleMama6 Posted March 17, 2010 Author Share Posted March 17, 2010 I am not sure if you can print on them or not. Rae would know though cause she has used them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Dee* Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 im not seeing them on mms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandleMama6 Posted March 17, 2010 Author Share Posted March 17, 2010 They are under shrink wrap so I am thinking they are the plastic ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Dee* Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 ok i see them now. thats not what i thought they were. i thought it was the actual bands like the strips that go around the soap leaves a little over half the soap uncovered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandleMama6 Posted March 17, 2010 Author Share Posted March 17, 2010 I have never seen those before Dee. But if you know a place that sells them, let me know. I would be interested in trying those as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8-GRAN-ONES Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 as i said i have never used dans bands..so i can't help there..but i use ...candle pillar sleeves..cut them the size i want..mine instead of being exposed on the sides...mine are exposed on the top and bottom..but they do kind of curl up on the top part of the soap, and also the bottom..before i shrink them...i put my business card size label under the sleeve, then shrink..it works great.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Dee* Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 this is what i was thinking they were, i didnt want to steal the picture so i will just post a link to it.http://lapaperie.files.wordpress.com/2007/12/cigarband.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandleMama6 Posted March 17, 2010 Author Share Posted March 17, 2010 Now those are cool Dee. Kinda like the wrappers you put around money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Dee* Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 yeah i really like those, i could have sworn they were called dan bands lol. but i was googling and now i cant find anyone who carries them just a bunch of templates to print them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8-GRAN-ONES Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 is there accually shrink bands like that?i have tired that with the candle pillar sleeves..cut them so that they would be like cigar bands..and what it does with mine..is shrinks it uneven..because it has to corners to grab onto and hold it in place..does that make sense? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasBrat Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 I like Dan's Bands from MMS. I like to put my business cards on top or bottom of the soap and then shrink wrap the entire thing with the Bands. They are cheap and effective and quick. The only thing is if you wrap them early on after making the soap then as it cures the wraps become loose although I suppose you can just take a heat gun to them and shrink them tighter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandleMama6 Posted March 17, 2010 Author Share Posted March 17, 2010 I like Dan's Bands from MMS. I like to put my business cards on top or bottom of the soap and then shrink wrap the entire thing with the Bands. They are cheap and effective and quick. The only thing is if you wrap them early on after making the soap then as it cures the wraps become loose although I suppose you can just take a heat gun to them and shrink them tighter.That's what I was thinking of trying. I figure that is an inexpensive way to label them while still allowing you to be creative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scent Cellar Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 I am another user of the pillar sleeves for my CP soap. They work better for me than the Dan's Bands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rae Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Dee, I think what you are wanting are cigar bands. I know there was someone on here that had a template for them, but when I pm'd her for it I never heard back from her. If you find them let us all know.Raeok i see them now. thats not what i thought they were. i thought it was the actual bands like the strips that go around the soap leaves a little over half the soap uncovered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Dee* Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 yeah i have searched for cigar bands on here and on google i cant find them anywhere, there used to be a site everyone went to that had them in 2 sizes. but i cant find it. everywhere i search they just talk about templates for them. if you google cigar bands for soap you get a bunch of hits for free templates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HelenW Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 I just buy a roll of 4" Shrink wrap and cut my own bands. Alot less expensive than Dan's Bands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck_35550 Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 I downloaded a free Avery label program on my Mac and then I use the blank 8x11 template and draw three lines in medium black. You make your widths as you want and get three labels per sheet (I use a beautiful parchment paper that is green and white). The tricky part is to take a piece and wrap it around your soap and mark where you need to place your logo on top, you ingredients list (I use the side) and any other information on the band. You may have to experiment with some regular printing paper until you get it the way you want it. Once you get things squared away, you merely copy and paste onto the other two bands and save. Its so easy once you get the hang of it. Then, when you need to change ingredients and or soap names; you just copy the whole page and past onto a new one and make your changes and save. If I have time I'll post some pics. HTH.Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuminousBoutique Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Dans Bands are too small for my soaps, but the 6x6's might work, I'm going to order some to try soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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