Where to find glass jars?

LameWolf

billieboy wrote: »

Watch out you'll get addicted!

This is very true! I have over 50 lb of various jams/marmalades sitting in plastic crates in the spare room.:eek:
We've said we won't make any more til most of it is used...... BUT..... I still want to do some blackcurrant jam and cherry jam later in the year if possible, and maybe some strawberry.......:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

Patchwork_Quilt

It is very hard not to make jam. I had a sabbatical from it this year because we were moving and it just seemed such a waste to tip the windfalls in the bin.

This year, however, will be different...

billycasper_2

Not sure if this is the right place to put this but here we are.

I am saving old jars but having a problem removing the glue from the label:T from certain jars. i've tried several things recommended from boiling in vinegar to soaking in oxy.
anyone any ideas

noonesperfect

WD40 might help....it's supposed to be good when removing stickers from furniture etc.

billycasper_2

nice one . i'll give that a go

nodwah

baby oil or "sticky stuff remover" from lakeland

billycasper_2

this is good, thank you.

Gryfon

Give it a scrub with a metal scouring pad, that works.

billycasper_2

ah thats the thing it didnt. i tried the old scouring thing and it just rolled around the jar

domesticgoddess789

hi i wanted to make some jam but have a couple of questions...

when jam making, is it hygenic to use old jam jars and their lids?

what do you use to seal the jars? do you use lids or greaseproof paper and elastic bands? or something else?

help!
many thanks,
hayley