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
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Thanks for watching
Dean Wilson
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[@mahirukhsana1149]

Mr Wilson you are amazing thanks for sharing ❤

[@DeanWilson]

Thank you :)

[@velvetthebesttalkingparrot]

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❤️

[@TheSimpleLifeAndUs]

Just what I needed. Today is the first time try with shrink wrapping my soap

[@lburns7952]

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.!

[@DeanWilson]

Thanks Lydia. For my melt and pour soaps I have returned back to the previous package method. Small 100 x 150mm plastic bags.

[@beautymuse2688]

Brilliant!!!🤩

[@uniinthisbeautiful1]

a great video, your idea of rubbing the soap on the wooden block/sheet was great. Really like it

[@MommaJ]

wow Thank you so much. I am so glad I found your videos I almost gave up making my loafs of soap due to the fact of I was getting tired of fighting getting them in the wrappers. Not now I just wrapped a whole loaf in 5 minutes. thank you again and keep up the videos we love them.

[@DeanWilson]

Glad I could help!

[@michellebarclay7138]

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!😊

[@DeanWilson]

I appreciate that! thanks so much :)

[@yaniiibear]

Super quick! Straight to the point & very informative… exactly what I was looking for! Thank you so much!

[@DeanWilson]

Glad you liked it :)

[@zarmisc2537]

I know this was 7 years ago and this comment may not make a difference to the poster, but perhaps for other people seeing this now. First, very informative video. Thank you Dean. My only question is whether you couldn’t place the card, or rather, instead of the sticker on top of the plastic, make a card instead of the sticker and place the card inside and do the heat treatment? If that works, wouldn’t it save you another plastic wrap to avoid soiling the sticker, plus save you a good amount of steps in the process, I.e. no need to peel the sticker, place it carefully, and then apply another plastic wrap over the original wrap. Even if the inserted card costs more than the sticker, I imagine you could save money eliminating some steps, plus the additional wrap.

[@Good_Vibes_Good_Life]

The tip about double wrapping over the label is genius. This is why I love your videos, very informative and I always come away inspired and having learnt something. Thank you :-)

[@DeanWilson]

Glad you like it. However I dont wrap my soaps like this anymore. I have my new way in a video next week. Along with a contest to win some molds so stay tuned. :)

[@Good_Vibes_Good_Life]

@@DeanWilson Thank you kindly for letting me know, I look forward to seeing your new process :-).

[@BYPBoutiqueandMe]

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!!!!

[@DeanWilson]

Thank you :)

[@jackperry6020]

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...

[@whitelacey333]

Dean, I love your videos! Clear, concise and easy to understand. Thanks!

[@DeanWilson]

Thank you :)

[@chelseacarlson6402]

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.

[@buhrec3195]

Really nice way of wrapping.

[@TeriLynneTX]

Beautiful technique! Thank you for sharing.

[@tracytaylor9825]

Hello, I've read that shrink wrapping helps prevent melt and pour soap from sweating (glycerin dew) thank you for this video

[@lfrederick8777]

thank you so much your video is great and simple

[@solangetchambake5005]

Good présentation Thank you so much May God bless you

[@AndreKabeya-m5r]

Thanks

[@sulleymankhalifa8690]

Very awesome God bless you for tutorial .I think you are pushing me to start practicing this .

[@natester1064]

Very nice demonstration. Thank you for sharing.

[@ChrisInToon]

very impressed with your attention to detail, thank you for sharing.

[@dagudunagesh6203]

Very clear explanation, hidden problems also showned, everything is perfect.Thank you. Dagudu Nagesh from India.

[@WellnesspodcastTV]

Very professional. Thank you.

[@deedee9312]

❤I like the sealer !

[@sherribrehm4286]

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.

[@DeanWilson]

Thanks. Normally I have bluetack holding the board down :)

[@stormwarning6219]

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.

[@fawn4968]

I have learned so much from watching your videos!!!

[@liseallen9672]

Great explanation. Well done.

[@DeanWilson]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@princellar.3893]

Amazing video. Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you for sharing.

[@DeanWilson]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ritabruche2606]

this is so helpful. i have trying to heat seal, but i keep making holes ..

[@DeanWilson]

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.

[@supriyaa6945]

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.

[@pamelar.edwards2617]

Thank you so much this helped me out a lot

[@Hellotooniversity]

Thankyou Mr Dean for sharing, i love this idea👍🤗

[@vsamuels9969]

Awesome as always!! Thank you, Dean. You have the gift of teaching. I love your channel because you get to the point and your soaps are magnificent!

[@DeanWilson]

Thank you :)

[@meenalahire6789]

Very neat and clean packing!!!! impressed

[@amysiemens5061]

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.

[@tarekabdelhamid222]

Your work is so amazing

[@christtransformingpowerfir7220]

Thank you sir,I love this ,more videos

[@asherwhittecur3479]

Ty for the help brother ❤

[@ndurrett808]

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.

[@labella9291]

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.

[@Melaninbeauty88]

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

[@DeanWilson]

This sealer model setting was 4. But I suggest try each level on an empty bag first to try it.

[@overunder2376]

Very clear presentation

[@taiman20032005]

I love you. ❤ U give me life. I was contemplating buying one of these on amazon. I put it in my cart but never bought. I think I will get it now. Thank you Dean.

[@DeanWilson]

Thanks Latasha. Merry Christmas.

[@taiman20032005]

Same to you.

[@josephbrumbeloejr3435]

Thanks for the demonstration.

[@EnjoyThisMomentDIY]

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.)

[@DeanWilson]

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.

[@elizabethtorres8266]

Thanks! Just what I needed!💙

[@DeanWilson]

Glad I could help!

[@ScholasticaMoemeke]

Thanks so much for this demo.

[@longtime7491]

Good work thank you so much 🙏

[@debbiecarolla7511]

Love watching you and than you for adding your ingredients to your videos

[@svdelhi]

Simply Excellent

[@DeanWilson]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@christinakapenda5332]

Thank you so much for the information

[@lozlovestravel]

Thanks for the video. Could I use a hairdryer instead of a heat gun?

[@DeanWilson]

yes, but I suggest from a distance.

[@blessingonugha3323]

Thanks 👍

[@jonabacau4299]

Wonderful great work thanks

[@YorkshireSkyCams]

excellent tutorial, thank you so much :) your soap looks amazing too

[@paulinebuttler6138]

I want to start a soap business but I dont know where to start . Could you advice me how to go about it.

[@voxchannel1]

Very nice. Can we use a plastic sticker to avoid rewrapping?

[@DeanWilson]

Yes, if you like. That might work

[@sharirood]

Excellent tutorial, thank you.

[@letisiaw75]

Awesome advise on the labeling. . Love your ideas. Thanks!

[@sabunwalla]

You can stick the label right on the soap itself instead of double sealing

[@maycuarecamacho]

Thanks for this tutorial 🙏☺️

[@DeanWilson]

My pleasure 😊

[@dinapoole9938]

great job.

[@bellelopez3261]

Thank you for sharing

[@leeward4353]

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

[@DeanWilson]

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.

[@carolanndavis3007]

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..

[@DeanWilson]

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.

[@salfoo8877]

You're very detailed...love your videos, thanks for sharing....

[@DeanWilson]

Thank you :) Enjoy

[@halimaseidu935]

Lovely parkaging I like it

[@DeanWilson]

Thanks for watching. :)

[@halimaseidu935]

@@DeanWilson you are welcome

[@mikesmall626]

Great video - Thanks for sharing!

[@joudechwikha6211]

Good explanation but how long should I wait after making my mp soap to wrap them

[@DeanWilson]

Once you cut them you can wrap them. I suggest when the soap is cold.

[@joudechwikha6211]

@@DeanWilson thank you

[@DeeRose]

Thank you so much for this tutorial I always wondered how this was done. Also thank you for the links in the description truly helpful.. great detailed video

[@wemcal]

Great video and great information

[@deborahjakper6019]

So what other instrument can be used to smoothen the plastic or wrapper😮

[@DeanWilson]

Nothing that i know of, maybe a hair dryer but low settings.

[@deepikachhabra8133]

Hello sir , can we add Clay's to melt and pour soaps like french clay or melamine clays

[@deepikachhabra8133]

Calmine clay

[@DeanWilson]

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.

[@kristinmccarthyhomes]

I tried to buy the heat sealer from your link but it isn't working for me. Do you have the link for amazing you could share pls!

[@kosmetiks1448]

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

[@nancycubacanada7819]

Wonderful demo, I will like to know if the Shrink Wrap and the Impulse Sealer work with every polybag, thank you.

[@DeanWilson]

Thank you. Not the polybags I have used. They need to be shrink wrap bags.

[@durujohnkele5295]

thanks u very much,u video is clean ,am going to use this ur method to wrap all my soaps

[@jungsomewhat]

Double Bagging ..NICE!!!

[@Cheerstotrying]

have you thought about using the "wasted wrap" that you cut off to just cover the label?

[@DeanWilson]

The bits cut off are 1/4 the size of the bag so can't use them again.

[@lashonmcleod2905]

Awesome! hope it isn't too much unwrapping

[@DeanWilson]

Well, that's what I am finding now. Because they are sealed so well, you need a knife to get it out.

[@irinamazur3985]

would you mind sharing sealer model? Also is your sealer both cutting and sealing? Thank you

[@DeanWilson]

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.

[@irinamazur3985]

@@DeanWilson Thank you!

[@maryrigby5362]

Great video Dean this helps me a lot thank you so much

[@megancross4928]

I use a melt and pour goats milk soap. Would the heat from the heat gun melt the soap?

[@DeanWilson]

If you keep it on it, yes, but thats why you need to keep the gun moving in circles.

[@my_garden.secrets]

That's wonderful

[@kathyjoseph1004]

Hi Dean, can you smell the soap through the wrap?

[@DeanWilson]

A little yes. But only at first, after a day or so the fragrance is kept within the wrap.

[@mamallamanatural]

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 ;)

[@DeanWilson]

Yes, I should have put a cloth down first. silly me :) thanks

[@abbyvon]

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.

[@DeanWilson]

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.

[@abbyvon]

@@DeanWilson thanks so much, Dean

[@JaJa123_]

how do you package your melt and pour in the summer? How many days do you wait for them to cure to send them out?

[@DeanWilson]

I put them in a 100mm x 150mm plastic bag, seal it with tape then place that into a box.

[@JaJa123_]

Ok thanks so do you use ice packs to keep them from melting in the box

[@DeanWilson]

nope, as long as the air doesnt get to the soap it will not liquify.

[@JaJa123_]

Ok thank you

[@stephaniebravo7773]

Thanks for your videos, I absolutely love them. I would like to see a video on labels, thank you so much.

[@DeanWilson]

There is a video on how I make my bath bomb labels and its done the same way. www.meltandpour.net/vid.php?vid=73

[@donnaclark1804]

Dean, I watched your video to get the technique down. I like the double bag idea. My question is this. I make 20 at a time and place them on a table. I'll go back and put the label and price on back. By the time I go back to do that the bag has loosened up. Do you think if I double shrink that it will stop that. I saw one of your replies where you said you are now doing a bag with rubber band and label. No shrink wrapping? I usually have an opened soap on a dish for them to smell it. I'm ready to give up shrink wrapping since it's a lot of trouble to me.

[@DeanWilson]

I don't shrink wrap anymore. I had too many issues with it. The seal would break or the label would get wet etc. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXvRdGt6qcmAjNk about 7 minus into this video and your see how I now label my soaps.

[@SoulsGrace]

Thank you Dean. I love your channel.

[@dhanalakshmi-ed8fd]

Water droplets forming on soap .how to slove it plz answer me

[@DeanWilson]

Different bases will do different things, but melt and pour needs to be air tight other wise it will sweat.

[@dhanalakshmi-ed8fd]

How to airtight soap?

[@DeanWilson]

@@dhanalakshmi-ed8fd like in the video, i heat shrinked the bags around the soap.

[@dhanalakshmi-ed8fd]

@@DeanWilson thnk u so much

[@khaleelkhalil511]

Verry good

[@جميلةملكة-ك7م]

Does this melt your soap?

[@simarabrol1448]

Use soft paper

[@whitneybroderick3321]

Hey! What heat setting do you have your sealer on? I have the same one and I think i may not have it right.

[@DeanWilson]

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.

[@daveymeredith6906]

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!

[@DeanWilson]

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.

[@rosemondaboagye1829]

Nice one

[@DeanWilson]

Thanks for watching

[@carehandmadesoap3811]

Thank you for video

[@debbiecarolla7511]

Awesome. Great ideas

[@jofosuware]

Can I use this method for wrapping liquid soap?

[@DeanWilson]

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.