Good for you Joey. I know how much hard work goes into it. The NZ economy is better than here in the US which is tough going! Cheer Rebecca On Thu, Jul 29, 2010 at 3:29 PM, Joey Chang <joey.chang@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Hi Rebecca, > > > > I didn’t realised everyone has been looking for packaging, glad I can help > out! > > > > I used to live in Sydney, and when I came back, I realised there is nothing > out here. > > So I started to import bits and pieced for my clients when they do skincare > manufacturing with me, just as an added service. > > It just developed to a point, that I can actually have a whole range!!! > > > > I have been to your website, it is great!! > > This is also how I came across Gina as I was looking for cosmetic > packaging!! > > > > I am loving this list, it has so much useful resources!!!! > > > > Cheers, > > Joey > > > > *From:* soapcraft-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto: > soapcraft-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] *On Behalf Of *Rebecca Midkiff > *Sent:* Friday, 30 July 2010 10:04 a.m. > *To:* soapcraft@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > *Subject:* [soapcraft] Re: Sourcing packaging for creams and lotions > > > > Hi Joey, > Where have you been the last 10 years??? > > That's great, something NZ really lacks. Please check out my site if you > are interested in any packaging for color cosmetics! Great site. Over the > years I've had so many customers that could use a small run contract > manufacturer. I'm sure you'll do well and best of luck! > > Rebecca > www.diycosmetics.com > > On Thu, Jul 29, 2010 at 2:17 PM, Suzette Menzies <scoobydan@xxxxxxxxxx> > wrote: > > Hi Joey > > I am new to soapcraft but in exactly the same position as Amanda. I have > done heaps of research and found the same results as Amanda. Could you > please send me a catalogue. Is it email or post? > > > > Thanks, Suzette. > > --- On *Thu, 29/7/10, Marion P <krystal1969summer@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>* wrote: > > > From: Marion P <krystal1969summer@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Subject: [soapcraft] Re: Sourcing packaging for creams and lotions > To: soapcraft@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > Date: Thursday, 29 July, 2010, 9:48 PM > > Hi Joey, > > I would also love a catalogue emailed to me. > > Thanks > Marion > > ------------------------------ > > From: joey.chang@xxxxxxxxxx > To: soapcraft@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > Subject: [soapcraft] Re: Sourcing packaging for creams and lotions > Date: Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:02:15 +1200 > > Hi Amanda, > > I stock a very wide range of packaging, mostly in PET material bottles, > jars and all sorts of accessories (caps, pumps…etc). > > I bring them in from various suppliers from overseas in bulk, so the cost > should be relatively reasonable. > > There is no minimum, you can buy in 1 unit, 100 units or 1000 unit lots to > get volume discount. > > Unfortunately images for the “Packaging” section is not up yet, so if you > like you can email through to request for a catalogue. > > www.scslab.com > > Hope this helps. > > Cheers, > > Joey > > -----Original Message----- > From: soapcraft-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > [mailto:soapcraft-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxx<http://mc/compose?to=soapcraft-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxx>rg] > On Behalf Of Liz Brook > Sent: Wednesday, 28 July 2010 4:43 p.m. > To: soapcraft@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > Subject: [soapcraft] Re: Sourcing packaging for creams and lotions > > Hello Amanda and welcome. > > Containers are quite expensive here. You can try: > > Wainhouse Distributors - http://www.wainhousedist.co.nz/products.html they > > > have a very limited range of jars and bottles. > > Arthur Holmes - http://www.arthurholmes.co.nz/ good range but pricey. > > Cospak in East Tamaki have a similar range to Wainhouse but they have a > $150 > > minimum purchase. > > Permier Plastics have a good range, but if it is not a stock item then you > > have to purchase in large quantities. I think they have a minimum purchase > > > too, but can't remember what it is! > > Then there are the ingredient suppliers who have a small selective range: > > http://www..aromaticsandmore.com/catalog/Containers_and_Packaging-7-1.html > > http://www.gonative.co.nz/shop/Packaging.html > > http://www.lotusoils.co.nz/CatalogueRetrieve.aspx?CatalogueID=57553 > > I'm sure there are more . . . . . > > If I want anything special or particular I buy from Aussie. > > Good luck and I look forward to hearing from you further. > > Cheers > > Liz > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Amanda" <manda@xxxxxxxxxxxx> > > To: <soapcraft@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > > Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 2010 4:29 PM > > Subject: [soapcraft] Sourcing packaging for creams and lotions > > > > > Hi everyone, > > > > > > My name's Amanda and I am mainly into making lotions, creams, balms and > > > playing with M&P soap but I also enjoy learning all about ingredients, > > > skincare recipies and soapmaking even if I don't actually ever make it > > > myself. > > > > > > I'm a kiwi but have been living in Aussie for the last 9 years, only > moved > > > back here a few months ago. I have been trying to find a good supplier > for > > > bottles, tottles and jars (for cream & lotion) here in NZ but there > > > doesn't seem to be very much of a selection and it can be a bit pricey. I > > > > would really appreciate it if anyone can suggest any good NZ websites or > > > companies that supply cosmetic packaging stuff in low quantities. Or do > > > you prefer to buy from overseas? > > > > > > Thanks! > > > > > > -Amanda > > > > > > > > > > > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > > > This list is sponsored by http://www.soapcraft.co.nz - supplier of raw > > > ingredients. > > > > > > To unsubscribe from this list go to > > > //www.freelists.org/list/soapcraft/ enter your email address and > > > choose unsubscribe. 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