Packaging Puzzles

[John B]

Everybody has their own way of doing things, this is mine. I shrink wrap the puzzles with a card with a hint and the number of pieces. If I ramp up, I will include an email address and some other info.
I have taken pics of the front and rear of the puzzles.

[new2woodwrk]

Great idea - I'm going to be including a business card as well with mine

[kmmcrafts]

I do the same.. I also add a choking hazard for small children paper in my wrapped puzzle too..

[Dee]

I also use shrink wrap for my puzzles. I also add a bag with a zip closure to keep the pieces in after they are unwrapped. 
 

[JTTHECLOCKMAN]

3 hours ago, kmmcrafts said:

I do the same.. I also add a choking hazard for small children paper in my wrapped puzzle too..

Do you have a photo of the choking hazard thing. I may include that in my puzzles too. 

[JimErn]

12 minutes ago, JTTHECLOCKMAN said:

Do you have a photo of the choking hazard thing. I may include that in my puzzles too. 

see this, all you wanted to know and more

  http://mohawkglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/labeling-childrens-products.pdf

[Miran]

Maybe a real newbie question but how do you shrink wrap your stuf?

[kmmcrafts]

1 hour ago, Miran said:

Maybe a real newbie question but how do you shrink wrap your stuf?

 

[kmmcrafts]

1 hour ago, JTTHECLOCKMAN said:

Do you have a photo of the choking hazard thing. I may include that in my puzzles too. 

JT, I just did a google search for choking hazard images and printed a sheet of them out like a program for printing return address labels so several on one sheet of paper then cut them out.. This is the one I use..

1 hour ago, JimErn said:

see this, all you wanted to know and more

  http://mohawkglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/labeling-childrens-products.pdf

Jim that's some good info there... Just always wondered to who's digression the " intended user " falls under... I don't intend for my puzzles to be sold / given to a 2-3 year old.. but someone else's idea of that may be different... that is why I include the printed paper warning in each of my puzzle packages.. While the puzzles are more of a display piece.. you just never really know what the buyer as in mind for the intended use.. Just my two cents..   

Edited August 7, 2019 by kmmcrafts

[JTTHECLOCKMAN]

That is why I do not make toys or anything for kids. Today is a sue happy society. I will raise that age number when listing mine but they are not for kids anyway. Good idea to include something because the pieces are small. 

[kmmcrafts]

Back when I looked for the warning images.. I could only find the 3 year old one.. Id like it to say 5-6.. but anyway, I figured something is better than nothing at all..  and for the most part.. it's mostly 3 and under that like to put everything in their mouths anyway.. Though there are those a little older.. either way a parent should heed the warning IF their child is more prone to putting things in their mouths.. 

Maybe it shouldn't give an age at all.. just a choking warning..

 

[John B]

10 hours ago, Miran said:

Maybe a real newbie question but how do you shrink wrap your stuf?

G'day Miran,

I have an Impulse sealer and a roll of shrink plastic. The plastic comes folded in half on the roll, effectively the bottom or one side of the package is preformed. I place the item between the folded plastic, seal the other 3 edges and using a heat gun shrink it tight. You can use bags, but they are quite a bit dearer and they leave a lot of material  bulged up around the edges. I like to show my puzzles standing. The rolls of plastic make it possible to wrap larger items.

 

[Rockytime]

That system makes good sense.

[jerrye]

7 hours ago, John B said:

G'day Miran,

I have an Impulse sealer and a roll of shrink plastic. The plastic comes folded in half on the roll, effectively the bottom or one side of the package is preformed. I place the item between the folded plastic, seal the other 3 edges and using a heat gun shrink it tight. You can use bags, but they are quite a bit dearer and they leave a lot of material  bulged up around the edges. I like to show my puzzles standing. The rolls of plastic make it possible to wrap larger items.

 

If you want minimal dogears on your shrink wrapped puzzles or any other odd shaped pieces, find a local source for Syfan MVP film. If you use an impulse sealer like JohnB, buy centerfold film like he uses. Either 45 or 60 gauge will do the trick.

[orangeman]

On 8/7/2019 at 10:24 PM, John B said:

G'day Miran,

I have an Impulse sealer and a roll of shrink plastic. The plastic comes folded in half on the roll, effectively the bottom or one side of the package is preformed. I place the item between the folded plastic, seal the other 3 edges and using a heat gun shrink it tight. You can use bags, but they are quite a bit dearer and they leave a lot of material  bulged up around the edges. I like to show my puzzles standing. The rolls of plastic make it possible to wrap larger items.

 

Can you please tell me the brand name/model # of your sealer, gun, and roll of shrink wrap?thanks,

bb

[John B]

On 8/7/2019 at 9:12 PM, Dee said:

I also use shrink wrap for my puzzles. I also add a bag with a zip closure to keep the pieces in after they are unwrapped. 
 

That's a great idea Dee. If I really get into making and selling my puzzles again, I had thought of placing a small draw string calico bag, in with the puzzles. This  I imagined being printed or stamped with a logo and contact info. You can pick them up for less then a dollar a piece and the more you order the cheaper.

[Dee]

Great John B.  But my baggies just cost about 3 cents and I print my own cards to enclose with the bag and puzzle or game.  100 % of my puzzles go to the Toys for Tots kids so I need to cut corners when ever I can.   

[orangeman]

A friend of mine uses this system:

https://www.laminationplus.com/298/i-bar-shrink-wrap-machines/24-deluxe-super-sealer-shrinkwrap-gun-model-ss-24ds.htm

Can get complete system including gun and roll of shrink wrap for around $300.

I'm debating whether to get this system or just buy some bags and a gun.

bb

[Dee]

12 hours ago, orangeman said:

A friend of mine uses this system:

https://www.laminationplus.com/298/i-bar-shrink-wrap-machines/24-deluxe-super-sealer-shrinkwrap-gun-model-ss-24ds.htm

Can get complete system including gun and roll of shrink wrap for around $300.

I'm debating whether to get this system or just buy some bags and a gun.

bb

What system you use depends on how much money you want to spend.  I bought a 500 foot roll of 12" shrink wrap for $28.50. Then used my old seal a meal to close and trim the seams.  My hair dryer shrinks the wrap just fine.  Saves me a bundle and that makes me happy.

shrink wrap here  https://uspackagingandwrapping.com/heat-shrink-wrap/pvc-shrink-wrap/pvc-shrink-wrap-rolls-500-ft.html

they also have sealers and systems, shrink bags and tubes and other things.  

Good luck.

[Phantom Scroller]

I do the same but buy bags never thought of a roll before. Roly

[John B]

On 8/13/2019 at 8:59 PM, orangeman said:

Can you please tell me the brand name/model # of your sealer, gun, and roll of shrink wrap?thanks,

bb

I honestly can't remember. The Sealer is a no name brand I purchased form Ebay quite a few years ago, I believe I may of bought the shrink wrap from Ebay too.As for the heat gun just grab one from your local hardware.