candlesinIL Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 I just returned from my local grocery store and found they are currently having a 50% clearance on some of their jars such as the following:12 oz. Ball Quilted Crystal Jars (12 of them)and8 oz. Widemouth Tapered Jars (12 of them)They are being sold for $4.49 a case. Would you consider these jars a good deal and acceptable to use in making candles. (Soy wax)Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crafty in SC Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 Sounds like a excellent deal to me. I make candles in those jars all time. I would run out and buy all they had left if it was me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SliverOfWax Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 Absolutely. I have found anything much bigger than an 8 oz can cause a chimney effect, especially noticeable as you reach the end of your test candle. The 8 oz are perfect. Many people use them. Good price and with no shipping, lucky you! Stock up and buy all they have.www.StuffSunshineLikes.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzanneg Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 CandlesInIL.... that is what I started using when I first learned how to make candles!!!! then I learned EVERYONE who makes candles uses them so I went for a container that was not popular and that I liked!!!! I use the 8 oz square mason jar only for my "Cow Pattie" Fragranced candles. it looks kinda country like a cow But my other containers I want a simple but elegant container!but that is a good deal! If your area loves that kind of container candle, go for it and sell them to earn the cash!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesinIL Posted July 20, 2007 Author Share Posted July 20, 2007 I went and bought one of each and I'm going to test em out tonight. I especially like the 8 oz widemouth jars. The 12 oz crystal is nice but they have a pillar style body to it that I don't care for....I'll wait for some more feedback but I think I might go back and buy the rest of the widemouths.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueroc85 Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Great deal! I use the Ball 8oz Jelly jars (the non crystal quilted) regular mouth and paid $7 and some change for them at Kroger. The quilted cryatal ones are more expensive by a couple of bucks. Everywhere else around here was sold out of the ones I use so I had to buy from Kroger. Did you know there is a Ball plant on I-74 near Danville? I noticed it on one of my many trips to visit my parents. I have great results with these jars as they are not too tall, are made to withstand canning temperatures, and are the same width from top to bottom. Happy testing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in PA Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 I sell the wide mouth half-pints...I started with the straight 8 oz JJ's, but folks likethe wide mouth version better, and it makes for a nice big melt pool! You can't beat them for an economical jar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesinIL Posted July 21, 2007 Author Share Posted July 21, 2007 Sharon - Do you doublewick your widemouth jars or use a single wick? I did one last night with doublewicks.. I really like how the jar looks as well. The store has like 8 cases still. I think I'm going to go get the remainder of them.This will be a good start for me to use with testing and give away as testers and presents.Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in PA Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Hi, I don't have to double wick these jars, I use a 50/50 blend and CD's and a CD 10 works great for me in these jars, no hang up at all! I think these jars are cute too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesinIL Posted July 21, 2007 Author Share Posted July 21, 2007 Sharon - By chance do you have a picture or two of your final product in these widemouth jars? Just curious to see others....if so my e=mail is reeff@yahoo.comthanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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