Jelly Jars
The latest Ceramics Monthly has a great article on
Willam Sawhill's Crystalline Glazes. Besides this subject, it also mentions that "His fall project for many years was making jelly jars, which were then filled with mom's garden-fresh, homemade blackberry jam, offered as presents to friends and neighbors." This sounds like a wonderful idea. Anyone have any thoughts about lids and sealing? The "obvious" would be to just make open-mouth jars and seal with paraffin. I'm wondering if there are any better (easier) sealing methods, short of trying to make threads to match metal Mason bands. (Or is there any easy way to do that?) Thanks! Bob Masta dqatechATdaqartaDOTcom D A Q A R T A Data AcQuisition And Real-Time Analysis www.daqarta.com |
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"Uncle John" wrote in message ... (Bob Masta) wrote in news:3fa12042.3277541 @news.itd.umich.edu: The latest Ceramics Monthly has a great article on Willam Sawhill's Crystalline Glazes. Besides this When I made a run of small jars for presents (they held pickle) I just threw a straight cylinder and put a groove in it about 1/4 inch below the top. When a clear seal was put over the top the rubber band held it in this groove. Another rubber band held the gingham cover when it was dressed up as a present. John W My personal preference has always been to use large corks. This lets the jar be reused. If storage is a concern, one can always wax the cork bottom and sides. Wayne Seidl |
On Thu, 30 Oct 2003 19:13:15 +0000 (UTC), Uncle John
wrote: (Bob Masta) wrote in news:3fa12042.3277541 : The latest Ceramics Monthly has a great article on Willam Sawhill's Crystalline Glazes. Besides this When I made a run of small jars for presents (they held pickle) I just threw a straight cylinder and put a groove in it about 1/4 inch below the top. When a clear seal was put over the top the rubber band held it in this groove. Another rubber band held the gingham cover when it was dressed up as a present. What sort of clear seal did you use here? If I understand you correctly, this is some sort of heavy "plastic wrap" stuff. So it would need to maintain a seal as the initially-hot contents cooled down and created a partial vacuum to suck the wrap down, without slipping, sagging too much, or breaking. Is this some commonly-available product? (Or have I misunderstood?) Thanks! Bob Masta dqatechATdaqartaDOTcom D A Q A R T A Data AcQuisition And Real-Time Analysis www.daqarta.com |
John, I've long been searching for such a product. Would you mind posting me a packet, too? Thanks, Jan C. |
"Jan Clauson" wrote in message
link.net... John, I've long been searching for such a product. Would you mind posting me a packet, too? Thanks, Jan C. John: That sounds like a much better idea than waxing corks. I don't need you to send me any, but would appreciate your telling me manufacturer and product names, if you don't mind. Thanks, Wayne Seidl |
Here's a site that sounds like they have what you're talking about. They are
great people. http://www.betweenfriendstoo.com/packaging.htm Gaye |
"wayneinkeywest" wrote in
: "Jan Clauson" wrote in message link.net... John, I've long been searching for such a product. Would you mind posting me a packet, too? Thanks, Jan C. John: That sounds like a much better idea than waxing corks. I don't need you to send me any, but would appreciate your telling me manufacturer and product names, if you don't mind. Thanks, Wayne Seidl No worries mate I'll have that for you in a couple of days. If any body else would lke a packet send me a message on Regards John Webb |
"Uncle John" wrote in message ... "wayneinkeywest" wrote in : "Jan Clauson" wrote in message link.net... John, I've long been searching for such a product. Would you mind posting me a packet, too? Thanks, Jan C. John: That sounds like a much better idea than waxing corks. I don't need you to send me any, but would appreciate your telling me manufacturer and product names, if you don't mind. Thanks, Wayne Seidl No worries mate I'll have that for you in a couple of days. If any body else would lke a packet send me a message on Regards John Webb How amazing that these are not well known outside NZ :o) Your jars sound fantastic, I have only used glass jars never thought of making my own. Don't do much preserving really, but what a wonderful present. A |
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