Using Small Heat Sealers To Package Individual Cookies

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coachswyf Posted 8 Jul 2007 , 12:03am
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I'M FAIRLY NEW TO BAKING. AND I WAS JUST WONDERING IF ANYONE HAS EVER USED A SMALL HEAT SEALER TO SEAL THE PLASTIC BAGS USED TO PACKAGE INDIVIDUAL COOKIES? IF SO, WAS THE SEALER WORTH THE MONEY? IT SEEMS LIKE IT WOULD SAVE ME SOME TIME WHEN PACKAGING MY COOKIES - INSTEAD OF HAVING TO WRAP THE LITTLE TWIST TIE AROUND THE TOP.

WILL YOU TELL ME THE MAKER OF THE HEAT SEALER AND THE COST? THANKS

BAKER FROM MS

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rezzygirl Posted 8 Jul 2007 , 12:29am
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Yes! I use two different ones. For this one:
http://www.uline.com/ProductDetail.asp?model=H-1069&desc=Polypropylene+Bag+Sealers

I was leery of the cost, but I use it all the time. I also do chocolates and sealing with this makes both cookies and chocolates look very professional. It seals with a ridge, just like the pros do it. (works better on cello bags rather than poly bags). It takes about 15 minutes to warm up and then you are good to go. You can probably find better pricing elsewhere or maybe ebay.

This one: http://www.uline.com/Browse_Listing_2253.asp?desc=Poly+Bag+Sealer+%2D+Impulse

works well with either poly or cello. It is impluse which means it is not hot to the touch and you don't have to wait for it to warm up. It seals with a single line seal (not ridged), but you get a good seal.

I bought the impulse sealer first, but I thought the ridged look would look more professional. They were both good purchases IMO.


-Rezzy

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bonniebakes Posted 14 Jul 2007 , 6:15pm
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very interesting... thanks for the links, Rezzy!

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Tscookies Posted 15 Jul 2007 , 6:43pm
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I use an impulse sealer all of the time - for cello & poly. I recommend starting out w/the one with the built-in cutter - a little more expensive, but it saves you a step.

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MichelleM77 Posted 15 Jul 2007 , 8:27pm
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You can also use a clothes iron on a low setting to seal the cello bags. Check out this article:

http://www.cellobags.com/html/cello_bags_tutor.html

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Bouncin4Bonjovi Posted 16 Jul 2007 , 4:11am
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tscookies

I use an impulse sealer all of the time - for cello & poly. I recommend starting out w/the one with the built-in cutter - a little more expensive, but it saves you a step.




What is the difference btw the cello and poly?

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JoAnnB Posted 16 Jul 2007 , 6:15am
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poly is closer to the plastic in zip lock bags. Cello is crisper and shinier

There are some impulse heat sealers that can be used for both bags.

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CookieChef Posted 19 Aug 2007 , 1:38pm
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Thanks for all the info. Considering a shrink wrap system and doing additional research this morning.

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yankeegal Posted 19 Aug 2007 , 9:35pm
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I use the crimper(the first link posted by Rezzy) all of the time. I find it to be a real time saver, and it does give the package a more professional look.

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notjustdessert Posted 20 Aug 2007 , 1:58am
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I use the impulse sealer with cutter - best thing I ever bought.

Also like polyethylene bags best 1.5 ml- also at uline.com

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maggie_14 Posted 20 Aug 2007 , 2:07am
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I was wondering... can you use the sealer from the food saver machine as well??

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