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    Published: Aug 22, 2012 · Modified: Jul 11, 2020 by Toni Roberts · This post may contain affiliate links · 16 Comments

    Party Tip: Use a Curling Iron to Heat Seal Bags

     
    Use a curling iron to heat seal cellophane bags (not plastic bags). This is perfect way to make party favors for cookies, etc. - Design Dazzle
    I shared this fab party tip before for these adorable favor bags. So in case you didn’t see it – this is a great tip for sealing goodie bags for parties. Use an old curling iron or flat iron to seal cello bags. The bags need to be Cello or Cellophane to work. Cookies, candies, favor items and anything needing to be kept fresh work well in a sealed bag. Place the items in the cello bag and place the bag between the heated curling iron hold in place 5 – 15 seconds (depending on the temperature). You might need to seal it again if your curling iron isn’t hot enough. Beware – flat irons are extremely hot. I turn my flat iron on and then unplug it to let it cool enough that it doesn’t melt the cello. The cello bags seem to do better with a flat iron that isn’t sizzling hot. Sealing a cello bag with a curling iron is the same premise as using an industrial impulse sealer. I wouldn’t use an expensive flat iron to seal cello bags.
     

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    1. Fancy says

      August 22, 2012 at 9:30 am

      This idea is amazing! I have a couple old curling irons that I don't really use. Definitely going to give this a try, thanks for sharing!

      fancyco.blogspot.com

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    2. Jeannie Clemens says

      August 22, 2012 at 1:32 pm

      Digging out the 2 curling irons I put in the garage sale box right now…

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    3. mia james says

      August 23, 2012 at 8:21 am

      What a great tip. Curling and flat iron isn't just to style the hair but also to seal cellophane bag. Amazing. Thanks for sharing it with us. This will be useful.
      embroidery perth

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    4. designdazzle.blogspot.com says

      August 23, 2012 at 9:54 pm

      You're welcome! Just make sure you aren't using plastic bags : )

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    5. designdazzle.blogspot.com says

      August 23, 2012 at 9:55 pm

      I'm so glad you still have the garage sale box at your home. Nothing like giving an item away and realizing the next day you still need it.

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    6. designdazzle.blogspot.com says

      August 23, 2012 at 9:56 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
    7. Evie Bishop says

      July 12, 2014 at 6:52 pm

      Awesome tip! Thank you for sharing.

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      • Toni - Design Dazzle says

        July 13, 2014 at 6:47 am

        You are welcome!
        Toni

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    8. Felicia says

      February 15, 2016 at 11:16 am

      Thanks, Toni! This tip is terrific. I have a few curling irons that I never use and just purchased 1000 cello bags. I sure wish I had seen this tip a few weeks ago to seal Valentine treats. It will add a professional look to our treat bags.
      Thanks again.
      Felicia

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      • Toni - Design Dazzle says

        February 16, 2016 at 10:21 pm

        So glad to help out, Felicia!
        Toni

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    9. Tania says

      September 05, 2016 at 5:01 pm

      Hi I wanna seal cookies with a flat iron how long will they stay fresh in the bag?

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      • Toni - Design Dazzle says

        September 06, 2016 at 1:27 pm

        Hi Tania,
        I’m not sure how long they will stay fresh. You can experiment – I’m guessing it depends on what type of cookie, etc. Make sure to read the directions carefully. Use only cellophane bags not plastic bags.
        Good luck!

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    10. Ms.Cookie says

      October 20, 2017 at 7:14 pm

      Can you use those goodie bags from the Dollar Store?

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      • Toni - Design Dazzle says

        October 22, 2017 at 6:55 pm

        I doubt it. The best way to figure out if a bag is cello is it is stiff and “crackly” sounding if placing the bag between your fingers. If it is a “soft” bag it is NOT cello.
        Good luck

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    11. Lee says

      July 21, 2020 at 6:09 am

      its nice idea.Thank you for sharing.

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    12. Jo Chandler says

      August 21, 2020 at 10:14 am

      Great idea,I’m going to try this I use clips to seal bags,it works but not great!

      Reply

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