Packaging Poll

[HorseCreek]

Ok guys, I need some help! I am changing my packaging, and have 4 options but can't decide! Well, only 3 of these are new, I added my current design as well, but am not saying which it is so as not to skew the results. Oh, and some of the paper/card stock used may or may not be in the final product. I just used what I had around. These are just mock ups, and obviously the bars aren't OMH, they are Avocado and Sea Clay, lol. If anyone has any pros and cons they would like to share on these different options, that would be great too. TIA!

Number 1 - Bar wrapped candy style with cheesecloth/guaze, tied with jute on the ends (not sure if I like the bow or just a knot) with label attached to front and ingredients list on back


Number 2 - "Envelope" or "box" made from cardstock. Label afixed to front, ingredients printed on back


Number 3 - Cigar band made from cheesecloth/guaze with label afixed to front by jute wrap. Label sticker on back listing ingredients


Number 4 - Cigar band from card stock. Brand/scent info on front, ingredients printed on the back

 

[bobbie.johnson]

I love the rustic chic of number 3. but I like number 1 as well. if it were me I would maybe do a combo of both. ex beer soap in one and regular in another or something like that

 

[Stakie]

I like both 1 and 3, really. But I like 3 for the 'simplicity'.

 

[bobbie.johnson]

can I see the back of 3?

 

[HorseCreek]

Let me see if I can get a sticker made up for the back. Right now, the mock up just has tape holding everything together, lol. Tape will not have a part in the finished product, lol.

 

[PinkCupcake]

I really like 2 & 4. I know it's just me, but I'm not crazy about hemp cord.

 

[Ancel]

I like 3 and 4 for the simplicity. 3 is a little different which makes it more eye-catching, without it overwhelming the soap.

 

[savonierre]

I love the cloth cigar band, it is unique simple and very pretty.

 

[rics]

I like number 1. It clearly conveys the 'natural' , 'handmade message'. 4 is nice too.


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[SoapMakingAdvice]

Hello,

Overall, I like number 4 for simplicity, ease of unwrapping and recycling. It looks as though it would be the cheapest to produce and the easiest to package as well.

I also like number 3, for many of the opposite reasons, as a visual clue of the care and effort involved in producing the soap.

My vote is for 4 though


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[Saswede]

I like number 4 - mainly because I think that it shows off the product best ......


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[neeners]

I personally prefer the simplicity of options 2 and 4. looks easier to recycle. If I had to pick one, i'd go with 4. so rustic, simple and classic.

 

[BodyBasics`]

I like 2

 

[Marilyna]

They're all utterly adorable. But as a business, I would pick number 4 for simplicity and cost, but I would make it a bit narrower to show the soap more.

 

[Lidyax]

I like no 3 best. So cute! But no 4 for simplicity and cost effectiveness.


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[SudsyPM]

I really like 1 for its rustic looks however I think #3 will be a lot easier on you and allows for more uniformity and stackability in your displays.


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[paillo]

I like 2 for its clean appearance, neat appearance. I gave up on cigar bands because they tended to get loose even after a full cure, and they got too beat up in transporting back and forth to shows. If you're planning to do a bunch of shows, I think 2 would serve you the best in terms of wear and tear.

 

[shunt2011]

I like #2 best as well. I think it's clean looking and stylish at the same time.

 

[hlee]

My fav is number 3. I think they are similar enough though that you could use more than one if you wanted to.

 

[Pepsi Girl]

Wow! You are so creative I like them all. #1 would get my vote for best looking but not for selling I think people want to see what they are getting. So then I really like the rough card stock on #2, but I agree that cigar bands (if that is a cigar band, you called it an envelope ) tend to come off. However #3 being cloth may be the best of both worlds and stay on better! I don't sell so my option is from a consumer point of view. Nicely done!