Alajane Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 I don't sell much soap, as you can tell by how long it's been since I last ordered these. I like the clamshells for ease of use at shows and was going to order 100 from WSP. I checked the website and they're now $45.33 for 100--my last order was a little less than a year ago and the price was $20.00 for 100. The price has more than doubled in less than a year.Anyone know of somewhere else more reasonably priced to get these? I could go back to wrapping, but just love the ease of clamshells.TIA,Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 I was tempted to use the clamshells so I once bought a couple to sample. A big problem I have with them is I make soap in large quantities and can't wait for the soap temp to cool enough to pour into the clamshells. They warped when I tried them so I knew it wouldn't work for me.Also, I just don't like the clamshell look as much as I do my own packaging. It looks plain and unappealing to me then I think my customers would feel the same.I do like the idea of the simplicity of using them. But it takes away that handmade look and tends to look like a plain old commercial soap. JMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 I just did a quick search and the only thing I found was this etsy shop that is selling them cheaper than WSP.http://www.etsy.com/listing/73975624/100-melt-pour-soap-clamshells-pour-close Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alajane Posted October 21, 2011 Author Share Posted October 21, 2011 Maggie, thanks for finding that link! I believe I'm going to go with sliced loaves wrapped in pretty paper. They definitely look more hand-crafted and may sell better. I really like the clamshells when I'm doing outdoor shows, but won't have any more of those until spring.I really appreciate you hunting down that link for me, though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ah-soy Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 thesage.com has them. Haven't checked recent prices though. I used them a few years ago and put gold fish and toys in them. They held up to pouring temps well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alajane Posted November 8, 2011 Author Share Posted November 8, 2011 Thanks, ah-soy, for that link. I believe that's where I bought the first ones I ever got--like you, I got them for goldfish soap years ago. I had forgotten about that place. I was very happy with the way my sliced and wrapped soaps turned out. If I can remember to take a picture, I'll post; they were my favorite soaps ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabitha Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 I use the clamshells & they are fantastic. I wholesale quite a bit& the clear packaging allows the merchants to display the soaps & their customers are able to see what they are getting. It's great if you want a modern streamline feel.To answer the question, Brambleberry has them much less than WSP does now that prices over there have rocketted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alajane Posted November 16, 2011 Author Share Posted November 16, 2011 Tabitha, thanks for that info--I've only ordered from Brambleberry once and wouldn't have thought of them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorseScentS Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 I don't sell much soap, as you can tell by how long it's been since I last ordered these. I like the clamshells for ease of use at shows and was going to order 100 from WSP. I checked the website and they're now $45.33 for 100--my last order was a little less than a year ago and the price was $20.00 for 100. The price has more than doubled in less than a year.Anyone know of somewhere else more reasonably priced to get these? I could go back to wrapping, but just love the ease of clamshells.TIA,JaneHere's a supplier of all kinds of clamshells, both stock and custom designs; and this is their clamshell finder page: http://www.eclamshell.com/search.asp Someone posted a link to this company in a thread about tart clamshells, and they were the cheapest source of clamshells, like 15 cents each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorseScentS Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 I stumbled onto this clamshell page a few minutes ago: http://www.candlemaking.com/store/Clam-Shell-Soap-Package-P1776C27.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alajane Posted January 3, 2012 Author Share Posted January 3, 2012 I've been ordering my clamshells for tarts from eclamshell for a few months--love their price!! But since I don't sell a lot of soap, I can't imagine using a whole case of that size, plus I really prefer the oval soap clamshell from WSP instead of the rectangular--I still have several of the rectangular left, but they make such a large bar of soap I have trouble holding it. Since I don't sell a lot, I've decided to go back to the sliced log because I really prefer the looks of that and I've started selling at an indoor market, so I don't have to worry about the soap getting dirty at outside shows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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