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ljm1180

Post subject: What is the easiest way to fill lip balm tubes?

Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2012 4:05 am

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I'm going to be making lip balms today and would appreciate any tips on filling the twist tubes. (up until now I've just put it in small containers for personal use) TIA

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Asil02

Post subject: Re: What is the easiest way to fill lip balm tubes?

Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2012 5:19 am

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Location: Austin, TX

I have a tray that the tubes fit into that makes it super easy to fill the tubes. If you don't have one of those but you have pipettes those would work well. Otherwise a steady hand....

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ljm1180

Post subject: Re: What is the easiest way to fill lip balm tubes?

Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2012 5:38 am

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Location: Jefferson City, TN

Thanks, Lisa. I'll try the pipette method and if the balms do well at my markets I'll invest in a tray.

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Genny

Post subject: Re: What is the easiest way to fill lip balm tubes?

Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2012 6:01 am

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Location: Western WI

I group the balms together & put a big rubberband around them to hold them together. I have a small stainless steel measuring cup that has a pour spout on it, which makes it excellent for pouring. Plus, since it's stainless steel, I can have it sitting on coffee cup warmer (or a candle warmer), which keeps the balm from setting up in the cup.

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Mellifera

Post subject: Re: What is the easiest way to fill lip balm tubes?

Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2012 7:35 am

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Location: New York

Definitely get a tray. They cost next to nothing, and it's no-mess and fast fill.

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ljm1180

Post subject: Re: What is the easiest way to fill lip balm tubes?

Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2012 8:09 am

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Thanks everyone! I used a pipette to fill them today but will definitely get a tray for next time! :lol:

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soapbuddy

Post subject: Re: What is the easiest way to fill lip balm tubes?

Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2012 8:14 am

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Hestey

Post subject: Re: What is the easiest way to fill lip balm tubes?

Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2012 11:58 am

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Since I only make a few at a time right now I use a turkey baster! Works super well! :mrgreen:

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ljm1180

Post subject: Re: What is the easiest way to fill lip balm tubes?

Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2012 12:59 pm

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soapbuddy

Post subject: Re: What is the easiest way to fill lip balm tubes?

Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2012 1:08 pm

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How do you keep the formula in a the turkey baster liquid?

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Hestey

Post subject: Re: What is the easiest way to fill lip balm tubes?

Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2012 4:18 pm

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Never had an issue with it solidifying at all, the insulating properties of the turkey baster seem to work quite well for lip balms and butters!

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ljm1180

Post subject: Re: What is the easiest way to fill lip balm tubes?

Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2012 11:48 am

Joined: Sat Dec 11, 2010 7:14 am
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Location: Jefferson City, TN

I have some questions about packaging/labeling lip balm tubes:
1. what type/size of labels do you like best (waterproof, regular)
2. does anyone use the waterproof labels that are perforated and tamper-resistant? I tried these but I'm not sure if I like them.
3. What about shrink bands? Anyone use them?
4. Do I need to put instructions on the label as to how to use the lip balm?
Thanks!

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