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Old October 30th 03, 03:38 PM
Bob Masta
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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!



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Old October 31st 03, 02:34 PM
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On Thu, 30 Oct 2003 19:13:15 +0000 (UTC), Uncle John
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(Bob Masta) wrote in news:3fa12042.3277541
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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!



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Old October 31st 03, 07:01 PM
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(Bob Masta) wrote in
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On Thu, 30 Oct 2003 19:13:15 +0000 (UTC), Uncle John
wrote:

(Bob Masta) wrote in news:3fa12042.3277541
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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!

No you haven't misunderstood.

They are a clear glassine or cellophane like product which are produced
for the sealing of preserves eg jam pickles etc. They are not plastic,
are already cut in circles and come in a variety of sizes. They have been
around forever and pre-date plastic

They should be available in supermarkets or other stores selling
preserving type of products.eg jars

When you are ready to use them you soak them in water. Fill up your jars
and then stretch a cover over the top and anchor down with a rubber
band.As the top dries out it stretches tight like a drum head and forms a
seal.

If you can't find any in your neck of the woods send me an email



and I'll post you over a packet

May the food be with you

John Webb
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Old October 31st 03, 07:53 PM
Jan Clauson
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John,

I've long been searching for such a product. Would you mind posting me
a packet, too?



Thanks,

Jan C.

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Old October 31st 03, 10:04 PM
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"Jan Clauson" wrote in message
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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



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Old October 31st 03, 10:28 PM
GaSeku
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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
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Old November 1st 03, 12:16 AM
Uncle John
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"wayneinkeywest" wrote in
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"Jan Clauson" wrote in message
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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
 




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