a process of continuously packaging a thermoplastic composition such as a pressure sensitive hot melt adhesive . the method includes the steps of forming a thermoplastic film to a rigid mold wherein said film becomes molten at or below the usage temperature of a hot melt adhesive composition , and the mold is in contact with ambient air ; dispensing hot melt adhesive into the lined mold ; disposing a thermoplastic film on the surface of the mold to form a packaged hot melt adhesive ; allowing the hot melt adhesive to reach a state in the presence of ambient air such that the packaged hot melt adhesive is removable from the mold .