Soap Shrink Wrapping, Melt and Pour Soap
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This is how I shrink wrap my Melt and Pour Soaps
Shrink Wrap Bags ( 14cm x 20cm )
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Heat Sealer ( 300mm )
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Labels
Sticky A4 Matt Paper ( Inkjet )
Printer
Epson XP-600 ( Inkjet)
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Thanks for watching
Dean Wilson
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I always enjoy your videos. You are quick to the point, keep my interest, and I always learn something I can apply to my own business. Thank you!😊
I appreciate that! thanks so much :)
I love this!!! I only hate that I wasted 4 bags before realizing I needed a tutor! Hugs and thanks so much for what you do!!!!
Thank you :)
Thanks, Dean. I thought someone said you could seal Saran Wrap. I also purchased some soap where the wrapping is paper and not plastic and not shrieked. Thank goodness I can use my embossing heat gun. Those asking brands..Milwaukee and Embossing Arts are a few. You can get them from places like Michaels, Joann's, Hobby Lobby and Beverly's..basically arts and crafts type stores.
Man, this is a really great tutorial!!! Thank you so much for sharing. I've been struggling with sealing the open end of the shrink bag. I never thought to use a heat sealer like that!!! And the wrapping outside is purely genius. I don't own a heat sealer yet, though. Wonder if I could use my food saver in a pinch...
Now I am very confused,I did watch your earlier video,now you are shrink wrapping bars,so how does customer able to smell the bar,now do you have to provide a sample bar for them to smell?
I sell these bars online only. If in a retail shop they would be wrapped the other way.
Now the difference in wrapping I can understand,can you recommend a good source for learning to mix fragrance oils for making soy candles and soap.so many out there,not sure who to listen to
When I mix my fragrances it's very hit and miss. I must have tried 200+ combos of fragrances. Out of all those I have about 10 unique scents that are mine. Just go slow and write down everything. Example; 1ml of Scent #1, 3ml Scent#2, etc. Work in small batches first as you can always double it to make larges loads.
What is this heater name could you tell me please
I don't think it has one. Its just a generic brand.
Honestly said that "sometimes even i can't do it"👍 we get confidence with it, that it may happen not a big deal while shrink wrap❤️
2 things: Tip that works for me: I seal my bag, snip a tiny corner off the end, and then I use the heat to shrink wrap. That way the air can get out, and the hole can't even be seen after shrinking.
Secondly, my sealer smokes overtime I seal. Any ideas what's wrong? It's brand new... (Also, I use a chopstick along the sealer back and forth, and the plastic residue comes right off. I hope that's a helpful tip, but maybe it works because it's new.)
I stopped using this format due to the fact customers said they found it hard to get to the soap. So I reverted back to just a 100x150mm plastic bag with a rubber band on it.
best tutorial I have watched so far. you are so awesome. Not sure I you would answer my question but, just wondering why wouldn't just put your label in the first shrink wrap. I realize it's sticky in the back, but maybe would not need to use the adhesive back? Just wondering. Thank you for all your great videos.
That's what I was thinking. Makes no sense to double wrap, and it's not cost effective. Just carefully place the label in the first bag with the soap, and don't peal the adhesive backing off.
Very professional. Thank you.
Super quick! Straight to the point & very informative… exactly what I was looking for! Thank you so much!
Glad you liked it :)
thank you so much your video is great and simple
Dean, I love your videos! Clear, concise and easy to understand. Thanks!
Thank you :)
Hey dean can you re-link the machine you have, the link doesn’t work anymore. Thank you! I bought a heat sealer but it will not cut the bag cleanly like yours is.
Hi Dean, I wish I'd seen this about three hours ago! My next round of wrapping will look so much better thanks to this. BTW, if you put a damp towel under your cutting board it won't move around as much.
Thanks. Normally I have bluetack holding the board down :)
yeah a damp disposable rag (we have chux brand, not sure if that's an international thing) is what chefs use, stops any board movement.
I would just point out to people a common sense move, which is to move your extra bags out of the way before you start with your heat gun. If you work in a small space, you could ruin your bags with residual heat. They look great. I use waterproof labels to help with the dirty finger situation.
Virginia Westmark may I know what printer you use for your waterproof paper?
Yes i found that rhe hard way.. Ruining other bags
I want to start a soap business but I dont know where to start . Could you advice me how to go about it.
Think it is over kill on shrink. Are you wasting paper maybe. Like video though
Anyone know how to wrap a round flat button about 25mm across?
Its called Teflon tape! An you should use a knife to clean it!
Thank you for this great perfect informative video!! 1 question and 1 request. Question: my sealer seems to not cut as cleanly as yours seems to. Like it leaves strings like when you pull melted cheese apart -- what you want to see when you eat pizza! Lol! Those end up as bulky seams. I did get a VERY inexpensive one sealer. Do you think its not good or am i doing something wrong?
Request: pleeeeezzzzeee reconsider double bagging them for the environment! Plus consumers will hold that against you! In the soap biz it seems people are VERY concerned with that! Dyt? Also, then the customer has to bring there biggest shears to the shower to unwrap. But mostly for the environment! If it gets icky on the outside people know the soap is clean inside the plastic... don't you think? They certainly don't think the soap is less well made because it has fingerprints or schmutz on it... right?
If i realized it was unnecessarily double bagged in plastic while i was in the store, no matter how much i wanted it i would not buy it! If i didn't realize it until i got home i would be so upset i would post about it and SERIOUSLY ALL of my contacts and i would be truly upset. Sincerely. And especially for you to be the go to expert on the subject teaching it to potentially hundreds of thousands of people! That THIS is THE way to do it right... do it well... do it if you care. Think of the damage you are doing to teach this. Damage to the environment and to people's businesses. Please rethink this choice love?
This video was made 7 years ago. I don't make soap anymore.
Hi Dean can you please guide me which type of Plastic Wrap it is and what it is called in Todays Market,if Possible the Micron..Plz Will be Greatful if you Reply..
The links to the products I use at in the video description. They can provide more details on the wraps.
Thanks so much for this demo.
Hi, i'm interested in getting a pulse sealer for shrink wrapping. Do i need one with a cutter, or does it matter? Also, how hard would it be to shrink wrap vinyl albums and what type of shrink wrap do i need? Thanks!
The one I have is a heat seal but at a specific temp it cuts the plastic, I know there are ones that have a cutter too, but I have not used them before. As for vinyl albums, I'm not sure, never used it for that but if your using heat on them be careful. It might melt the albums.
Nice video, but that's extremely time consuming. I am looking for a small automatic overwrapper to cut on time.
I understand
Great tutorial, but we all need to stop producing more plastic waste, and wrapping in 2 bags is overkill.
How about printing your labels on regular paper, and lay it on the soap inside the bag. Maybe you can make a tiny moist spot on the soap first, so the paper sticks and stays straight. This way your label is smudge-free, and you only use half as many bags.
Would not work with M&P base soap as they sweet and the label would turn to mush. I don't wrap my soaps like this anymore. I use 1 plastic bag 100mm x 150mm then place into box.
Thank you so much for the information
I know I’m late but I’m new to soaping and this video was straight to the point and well explained. But I was wondering what setting is your heat gun on? I don’t want to melt the melt and pour soap
This sealer model setting was 4. But I suggest try each level on an empty bag first to try it.
I don't think I will be shrink wrapping my soap again,I will try rubbing the edge on a smooth board but recently I started dropping them in the bag, tie the top of the bag with raffia then put on my label.
Hi Janet, Yep, whatever works best for you. Everyone will have a different way. Glad its working for you :)
Great video and great information
Sooo much plastic waste 😥😣
I was just wondering what is the number used on the dial to seal the soap? Also, how do you store them until you are ready to use them? Does it need to be in a cool location? Thanks for the video..
I set it to 5 which is the highest but only to seal and cut the shrink bag. I think if the bag is thinner then you could do a 2-3. Trial and error is needed. I normally seal them only when someone buys them. This saves the bag from be knocked or bumped. I put them in a plastic zip lock bag until ready to pack and send.
That's wonderful
Nice idea but it's take too much time
Where can I get some to buy at Ghana
Great video and I am just finding it in 2021. You can keep your board from moving if you add a wet dishcloth
underneath. But, this was 5 years ago, so you may have added little rubber feet by now ;)
Yes, I should have put a cloth down first. silly me :) thanks
Ty for the help brother ❤
Why don’t you just lay the label on the soap and then seal once? Does it adhere to the soap?😊
Because the soap is melt and pour, it has a high water content in it. Hence the label would get wet.
Good work thank you so much 🙏
What is the power of your Heat gun?
Link where did you buy it from?
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1 setting
Hi Dean! This is a great video. You have no idea how much I have learnt from your videos. If ever I come to Australia, would love to meet up. Thank you so much. Keep them coming.
This sounds silly, but is there a video or a way you could show us how you make your labels? Or did you follow a tutorial?
I made a video on my labels. There is a wrapping video and a bath bomb label video. They are basically the same process.
Dean Wilson Thank you!
Very nice. Can we use a plastic sticker to avoid rewrapping?
Yes, if you like. That might work
perfect packing economically . how to call plastic cutting machine ?
Heat sealer
Please the machine I want one
You could wrap the sticker in two sided nylon and then insert it to the main plastic wrap and then cut it with the soap and the sticker (that now doesn't have to be a glue version) and cut it in the machine......why do it twice?
Secondly I would put the heater in its standalone tripod and move rotate the soap between the hands and the cutting board without having to hold the heating gun :)
So what other instrument can be used to smoothen the plastic or wrapper😮
Nothing that i know of, maybe a hair dryer but low settings.
Hey! What heat setting do you have your sealer on? I have the same one and I think i may not have it right.
I used 2 levels down from the highest. Use one bit of shrink wrap and test on each level and see which one works the best for you. Also the shrink wrap plastic comes in different thicknesses.
this is so helpful. i have trying to heat seal, but i keep making holes ..
Yes, that does happen, try and use the heat gun in circles rather than direct heat. Start at 30 cm away then move closer until it starts to tighten.
At this rate of speed how long can you fill a box of 144 bars? What would be the cost of packaging if you are paying $8 per hour?
Not sure. This is an old video though, I have reverted back to my early form of packaging. Plastic bag with white rubber band at the top.
Dean Wilson will your plastic bag/elastic method still keep your M&P soap from forming dew on it as much as the shrink wrap method did?
Thanks for the video. Could I use a hairdryer instead of a heat gun?
yes, but I suggest from a distance.
Can I use this method for wrapping liquid soap?
I dont think so. Never tried liquid soap before. I would think if it was liquid you need a bottle as this shrink wrap can create holes where the liquid will seep from.
Thank you for video
Thank you for sharing
Hi Dean, can you smell the soap through the wrap?
A little yes. But only at first, after a day or so the fragrance is kept within the wrap.
1st machine name sealing machine and then 2nd one name sir please tell me
It didnt have a name, it was just heat sealing machine. You can get them on amazon
I'd love to see Buddy sometimes. I am eagerly waiting until I can buy another birdie friend (R. I. P. to my parakeet, Windsor). I appreciate the information you share in your videos.
This is Buddy about 2 months ago but it's really hard to get a decent photo of him as it's scared of anything big in his face. He's about 9 months old now.
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Mr Wilson you are amazing thanks for sharing ❤
Thank you :)
sir what is thickness and in what name i should search this plastic
Shrink Wrap Bags ( 14cm x 20cm )
www.ebay.com.au/itm/100-x-Heat-Shrink-Bag-Wrap-Film-Packaging-Seal-Gift-Packing-PVC-Shrinkable-AU-/141660812207?var=&hash=item20fba473af
Mine blows up like a balloon when I do this!
A little pin prick in the bag and seal with a second time.
Hi Dean, thanks for sharing, really helpful! I'm wondering if you can still smell the soap through the double wrapping. Can you? thanks!
Thanks Priscila, For me it stopped the smell from going though the wrapping. But I have heard of wrapping that still lets the smell though but I have not tried them myself.
Very awesome God bless you for tutorial .I think you are pushing me to start practicing this .
I've done as you suggested but for some reason my cellophane melts and the soaps show through. Could my heat gun be too hot and should I maybe use a blow dryer? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Yes, you need to be careful. Even with a craft heat gun putting it too close to the wrap can melt it - causing holes and the soap will just sweat though the hole. When I was doing this way I would wrap once, then put my label on, then wrap a 2nd time just to secure it. Once I move in this week and get setup with new videos I will show you how I wrap my new soaps.
@@DeanWilson thanks so much, Dean
I need this machine
Hello, I've read that shrink wrapping helps prevent melt and pour soap from sweating (glycerin dew) thank you for this video
Why not just put the label on the bar of soap before the first wrap so you don't have to wrap a 2nd time?
The water in the soap would sink into the label paper and distort the print. The second wrap is just to keep the label from being dirty and also a second layer protecting from the soap sweeting ( which melt & pour soap does ).
Dean Wilson Thanks! Love ur videos! :)
would you mind sharing sealer model? Also is your sealer both cutting and sealing? Thank you
I put a link in the video description. Its a generic brand mostly found on amazon and ebay.
On setting level 7 it will melt the shrink wrap to cut into two.
@@DeanWilson Thank you!
is it hard to open the package when you use shrink wrap?
Yes, that is the hard part about this. Hence why I changed to plastic bags and a box.
Hey Dean, have you thought about using card stock instead of sticky labels as it might be a little bit cheaper. Especially since you are double wrapping? Just a thought.
I had tried card stock before but my printer did not like it for some reason.
Very clear explanation, hidden problems also showned, everything is perfect.Thank you. Dagudu Nagesh from India.
I used dryer....n.my soap started to melt😭
Hi Dean. Thank you for answering all my questions. What are the measurements of your soap bars?
5.5cm wide, 7cm tall, 1 inch deep.
Great video, \
Beautiful technique! Thank you for sharing.
Hi Dean,what are the dimensions of the bags you need for this soap bar? How big is your soap bar? Can i use a hairdryer for this? Thx for answer...
Shrink Wrap Bags ( 14cm x 20cm ) Link is in the video description to ebay australia.
My bars are 70mm x 50mm x 1 inch thick.
I used a craft heat gun. I have never tried a hair dryer before. But if you try, start from 30cm away otherwise it might be too hold and melt the soap.
Thanks a lot....
Thankyou Mr Dean for sharing, i love this idea👍🤗
Is not it costly a little bit for consume electricity?
No, your only using electricity.
Hi Dean, i know this is an older post.... I watch all your videos. I've been soaping for about 6 years, but I still learn so much. I have found after shrinking, I sometimes get those hard bits usually on the corners. And yes they are sharp and scratch!! What I did was purchase a little $1.00 small nail clipper (used only for soaping) and snip the hard, pointy and sharp bits off. Works WONDERFUL! Hope this helps.!
Thanks Lydia. For my melt and pour soaps I have returned back to the previous package method. Small 100 x 150mm plastic bags.
Brilliant!!!🤩
Thanks 👍
Nice one
Thanks for watching
I went on your amazon link to buy lye and it's saying your page is unavailable i wanted to help you out and support i really learn a lot from your videos but if i were you i would definitely address this issue so you're not loosing out and can continue to make your beautiful soaps and informative videos
Oh, it's not my product on amazon. But if you clicked the link to get there from my video it effects any purchase you make, including non soap products. For example; if you purchased a book, dvd, shoes or really anything else it helps me out. :) Thanks so much for your support. ;)
What about wrapping and oval shape soap
That sure does become harder to manage but should still work except you find more wrinkles.
Is this machine the same thing as a "food saver" where it seals the bag?
Nope, I don't think so.
Good explanation but how long should I wait after making my mp soap to wrap them
Once you cut them you can wrap them. I suggest when the soap is cold.
@@DeanWilson thank you
Very good idea but not suitable for commercial production
Bonsoir comment appelle-t-on la deuxième machine?
pistolet thermique
Hello sir , can we add Clay's to melt and pour soaps like french clay or melamine clays
Calmine clay
The saponification process to turn all ingredients into soap has already taken place, so adding extra butters or clays now will not change much. If you need to use a tiny amount on a test soap and try it on your body before making more loafs.
a great video, your idea of rubbing the soap on the wooden block/sheet was great. Really like it
What heat setting do you use on cutter/sealer
I think the second highest setting, if i remember correctly, it was 6
How can I make labels like that in PS?
Just keep trying and your get the design you want.
Can you help ? when I use heat twice to get rid of the wrinkles the soap melts a bit. :(
Dont put the heat gun so close, do a little then let it cool off, then hit it again. If your heat gun is on it consistently it will melt the soap.
@@DeanWilson oh thank you I'll try that. 😃
Just what I needed. Today is the first time try with shrink wrapping my soap
Waste of money double wrapping when you could put the label on the inside
I don't use this method anymore. I simply use a plastic bag 150mm x 100mm with a label attached to the top. The bags got expensive.
Dean Wilson Definitely, good job though your products look good!
Is there a reason you don't just put the label right on the soap and just shrink wrap one time?
In the video I explained why I wrap twice, it's to stop the label getting dirty or pealing off.
Colleen Black Taylor glycerine and reg soap, oils will sink into the paper it is better to wrap n then label, my wife uses her own art work then cuts. Into strips tapes n then labels onto the paper... Made with recycled paper bags or other type of paper.
I like the idea of double bagging; especially for the clean label look. Are those bags a basic cellophane? They appear to be a bit thinner than what I have. I’m definitely going to get a heat gun and sealer; Less manual labor. Your video is super helpful. I can’t wait to make another batch of soaps with my new products. Thank you Dean
Thanks so much :) Happy soaping :)
The bags were 35 thickness. I cant find those anymore, min is 50 but I'm sure it does the same thing.
have you thought about using the "wasted wrap" that you cut off to just cover the label?
The bits cut off are 1/4 the size of the bag so can't use them again.
What is the name of that machine
Heat sealer, link in the video description.
You can stick the label right on the soap itself instead of double sealing
Very nice demonstration. Thank you for sharing.
Hi Dean, I see a lot of perfection in anything you do. I was looking for a way to wrap my soaps better. think will try this. Shyamala, South India
Amazing video. Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you for sharing.
Glad it was helpful!