Wax Circles / Discs for Jam making anyone?

marmiterulesok

~~Diane~~ wrote: »

Thanks for the help. Jam covers are the wax and cellophane discs used instead of screw lids.

Oh right-I've never used those,I don't think.

When I've put the lids on,I turn the jar upside down for a few minutes.I think it helps seal it all properly.

Fruball

I've never used them either and I don't turn them upside down either - jam is fine

[Deleted User]

I never use wax discs, just put a tsp of any strong alcohol on top and use lids that you have dipped in boiling water

zippychick

ive merged this with a relevant thread which should help you

Zip

make-do

Hello,

I'm new here, (helloo ) so I'm not sure if this is in the right place!

I have been stowing away empty jars for a few months now in preperation for making jams, chutneys and mincemeat for gifts, although.....do I need to buy wax discs to seal the jars?

I've saved loads by saving jars and not buying "propper" jam jars from lakeland etc...the jars all have different neck sizes so now I'm stuck on the wax disc thing,

Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!

Cheers

Linda32

I've always used them in the past. If it helps you can buy them from places other than Lakeland. The Works sell them (the bookshop) as do Wilkinsons, especially at this time of the year.

Just thought of The Range and Dunelm as well, which are all likely to be cheaper than Lakeland

valk_scot

You can cut discs from the coated paper bags that cereal comes in, inside the boxes.

Justamum

You don't need to use wax covers at all - when you buy jam it doesn't have any so why use them when making home-made? Once you start using the jam/chutney, etc the wax lining often becomes unusable and/or is thrown away, so what real use are they anyway? Lids these days are coated inside so that they aren't affected by the contents of the jar.

LameWolf

I've never used wax discs in the ten years Mr LW and I have been making jam together. Like you, I use all sorts of second-hand jars, often scrounged from friends.;)

As long as you sterilise your jars and lids, and always use jars with well-fitting lids, there's no need for wax discs, imho.

Lizzieanne

As Justamum says, the wax discs are not really needed, they are only required when there is no actual lid on the jar - some people top with a wax disc then stretch cellophane over the top and secure with a band, the 'old fashioned' way.

www.jamjarshop.com are really good for jars, I buy all mine from them. They also sell lids on their own, so if you are using your own jars and want them to look uniform, you can just get new lids.
I've just finished all my preserves for Christmas presents - most of my friends use the stuff then return the jars to me for next year. I've got them well trained! Good luck.