Ziploc bags - What kind of plastic is it?

[zeoplum]

While, I am testing, I am storing my tarts in Ziploc bags but I have no idea if they are polypro or not. I can't find anything on the box or their website can't find the Recycle # 5 anywhere. And I've searched through the forum and didn't see anything.

Anybody know? Do you think the scent will be ok?

Thanks!

zeo

Edited May 20, 2012 by zeoplum

[ProudMarineMom]

I'm pretty sure they are made with a polyethylene and will eventually seep the fragrance out of your tarts. You might want to find a supplier that has the polypro variety. I use clamshells or portion cups, so don't remember off hand who might carry these types of bags.

[Camay]

http://www.gtbag.com/

http://www.clearbags.com/

http://www.uline.com/

[zeoplum]

Oh, I'm glad I asked! Thank you for the links! I will make an order. Was kind hoping to get some 3x3 bags anyway so now I'll just get a variety of sizes.

[zeoplum]

The individual tarts I'm making (from a silicone tray) are just my temporary plan and my long-term plan is clamsells and portion cups. Well, after looking at the prices for polypro zip bags (yikes!), I realized it would be more cost-effective to scrap the temporary plan and just order the portion cups since those will work just as well.

I just don't know what size yet. I'm going to try 2 oz cups and 1.5 oz cups so see which size works best for me and my friends/testers.

Thank you everyone for your help!

[PAgirl89]

To store my tarts, I use the Ziploc Freezer Heavy-Duty bags. To package them to sell, I use clear zip bags from clearbags.com I get the bags with the holes in the top because I tend to hang the bags on a spinner type rack at shows.

If you're going with the cups, I get my cups with lids from Rustic Escentuals - http://rusticescentuals.com/2-oz-Mixing-Cups-w-Lids.html

Edited May 20, 2012 by PAgirl89

[zeoplum]

Thanks PAgirl89. I actually really like the size and shape of the 1.5 oz shallow cups....at least from looking at the pictures. I can't wait to see them in person. A Scentsy cube weights about .35 oz and most people use 2 cubes at a time which is approx .7 oz. And from what I've read online, a Yankee Tart is .8 oz so I would think a 1 oz. tart should be more than enough. And if I'm not mistaken, a 1.5 oz cup holds about 1.2 oz of wax. I'll be sure to take some pictures and share so others can see how they look compared to the 2 oz. cups. I'll also put something common like a dollar bill next to it so viewers can visualize the size.