artcwolf Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Okay so we do a lot of Renaissance type faires right now i'm using these jars with flat top lidshttp://candlescience.com/containers/8oz-apothecary-jar/I'm debating on changing to these 8oz jelly jars with a rustic lidhttp://candlescience.com/containers/8oz-jelly-jar/or 8oz tins (kind of like being able to put them on a warmer not sure if you can with a tin)I know it'll be back to testing again, but I'm planning on going back into the testing world because a couple of customers informed me of one scent the keeps drowning out even if it didn't for me.Any opinions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jurnalynn Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 i like the ones you are using better then the jelly jarsLaura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mindy5140 Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 The jar that your using now looks like in the customers eye that they are getting more.Honestly, the 8 oz jelly jars are tiny even compared to the mason jar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirloomoriginals Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 I use the 8 oz. Jelly Jar right now. When time and money allow (if ever, LOL), I would love to add a 12 or 16 oz. jar or tin. If it ain't broke, don't fix it!Steph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgia Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Tins have never done well for me. (Yes, you can put them on a warmer, but they get hotter.) I think I would go for whatever you can get the best price on. It seems lately that people are going for the smaller dollar items. I think I like the over the jelly jar, but it's what works for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGirl Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 I detest jally jars, like the apothecary style much, much better.I think that Fillmore carries a smaller apothecary? 5oz, maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBE Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 See, and I'm the opposite. lol I don't like apothecaries. I rather the look of jelly jars. I'm not talking from a chandler point of view, because I don't do candles, but from my own personal view and tastes, I like the look of jellies (and masons) compared to apothecaries. I like tin candles too. I have no problems when putting tin candles on my warmer. I usually stick them on there when there's just too little wax left to keep burning with the wick. I like to get all I can outta my tins! I had got a candle in a swap one time, it was a jelly jar with a pewter colored lid (looked antique), I really liked that look!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artcwolf Posted October 2, 2008 Author Share Posted October 2, 2008 I've got a 5oz jar as well, but only sold one of them. I sold more of the 8oz jars. I'm trying to limit down the line from 2 jar types, tarts, and votives. When we go to faire we have a lot of stuff that get's set up other then my candles, and the table space get's tight.I'm going to be making better displays for the candles then what i have right now over the winter months. I'm also thinking of trying to make the candles look a bit more period to medieval england, that's why i'm looking at different jar types... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissMary Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 I say stick with what you have - like another poster mentioned, if it ain't broke don't fix it.Also, Apothecary style jars fit the Ren theme much more. Mason/Jelly weren't around at the time, while the apothecary ones we quite often used (no idea what they were called back then), and held many fragrant spices and herbs for "healing potions". I wish I could tell you the name of the original's, I looked it up last year, but can't remember for the life of me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artcwolf Posted October 2, 2008 Author Share Posted October 2, 2008 okay you've convenced me if it isn't broke not to fix it. I'll keep the 8oz jars, and i'll keep the 5oz jars for another season and see what happens. Thanks for all the input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debscent Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 I like these lids for the apoth. jars. I've switched to all silver type lids for my salsa jars, apoth. jars and my 8 oz. masons. http://fillmorecontainer.com/Lids/89-mm-Silver-Metal-Cover.htmAnd it may be cheaper than the glass lids you currently buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotmama2700 Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 I love my 8 oz jjs they are my best seller I sell them for 6 dollars and they are flying off the shelves I can't make them fast enough. I get my jars at Early american candle supply for .48 ea lids at .14 ea I live hour away. I do not like their fos though. Steph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin146 Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 I like the 8oz JJ jars. I sell mine for 8.00 and they sell very good. I have now added the 4oz JJ jars to my line and my customers love them. It seems like smaller is better this year. Regina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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