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Help where can I buy waxed jam papers + covers

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Margaret52129
Margaret52129 Posts: 262 Forumite
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Can anyone tell me where I can buy the waxed jam papers and covers from please?

My OH and I went for a walk yesterday and came back with 8lbs blackberries! So jam making is in progress but I cannot find my covers from a few years back and couldn't find them in ASDA'S. Can you make your own from greaseproof paper/baking parchment, and if so, what can I replace the cellophane top with - cling film?

Any suggestions much appreciated - thanks

Margaret
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  • Emmala
    Emmala Posts: 428 Forumite
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    I'm planning on making mincemeat this year, and I've ordered mine from Lakeland.
  • basill
    basill Posts: 1,391 Forumite
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    Probably not the cheapest but you can buy them in Robert Dyas.

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  • dandy-candy
    dandy-candy Posts: 2,213 Forumite
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    John Lewis also sell them.
  • Money_maker
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    I've always found mine in newsagents shops.
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  • valk_scot
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    Yes, my newsagents up the road sell them too.
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  • dogstarheaven
    dogstarheaven Posts: 1,382 Forumite
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    apparently, you can use the bag out of cereal boxes as they're the same type of paper. i've not tried it yet, but have saved some in case i do.
  • jackyann
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    I think moneymaker is lucky to have such nice newsagents! As I don't live near a Robert Dyas or John Lewis, I always make sure I add some to my Lakeland order!
    And yes, I have used the paper from cereal packets - it's very good for wrapping sweets & cakes etc. but it's a bit too thick to be good for topping jam.
  • mummy2jack
    mummy2jack Posts: 195 Forumite
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    I ordered mine from Eb@y, but whilst doing my shopping in Morrisons the other day I spotted them for 98p a pack in the kitchen aisle (exactly the same ones I had paid over £3 for on Eb@y!!)... so it might be worth you having a look in your local store... :)
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  • jennyjelly
    jennyjelly Posts: 1,708 Forumite
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    The Range sell them.

    Personally I don't bother with them if I'm using screw top jam jars and have never had a problem. If you are using the cellophane tops they are necessary though. Also make sure you soak the cellophane circles in warm water long enough to soften them up otherwise you won't get a really tight seal.
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  • bluebag
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    My Wilk*nsons had them, really pretty labels too. Don't remember the price sadly, but they were with all the new pastel coloured kitchen utensils in a perspex display type thingy.
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