Skip to main content

Reply to "Shipping Platters Already Arranged"

I have shipped multiple platters but it is tricky. If you're able to find a small enough platter to stick in the USPS boxes, then this should be even better.

 

First, arrange krinkle paper at the bottom of the tray for decorative purposes as well as added volume. Second, arrange your cookies as desired on the platter. Third (the super pain in the butt tricky part) get your cellophane wrapping and cover the top and gather at the bottom of the platter. Fourth, grab your heat gun and shrink wrap the cellophane around the tops and sides, lastly the bottom. The heat gun can melt the plastic so be sure not to get it too close to the cello (Also, if you're using a plastic platter, be sure not to get the bottom too hot either when you're melting the cellophane underneath. How do I do the bottom part without burning off my hand you ask? After initially arranging the cello at the base of the platter, I lay the whole entire platter back on my work table. When it's time to do the bottom, I slide only half of the platter over the edge of the table and then I start sealing it. When the cello tightens around the platter, it keeps the cookies tightly in place in such a state that they do not shift (if it's done correctly). Then, if desired (which I always do this part for presentation of the cookies coming out of the box) re-wrap the cookies again in Cellophane and gather at the top and put a pretty ribbon, your business stickers, etc. Then place in the box for shipping and surround with shipping peanuts.

 

Shipping is ALWAYS time consuming and tedious, but if taking the time to send the platters, it will be well appreciated by your customers.

 

Good luck and let me know if you have any other questions.

×
×
×
×