KLeigh Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Okay, I have been searching and searching for the "jar" that I will stick with. I have looked at several different stores on-line and I cannot seem to find the one that screams Me!!!! I really really like the Balmoral jars and the whisper jars (which have close to the same shape). But, I am worried that most of those jars will require more than one wick. I am wanting one style of jar to "master" and wanted something with a little more flair than just the jelly jar. I am not wanting too big, because I don't want the candle to last forever. So, I said all that just to ask what is everyone's preferred jar? Do you have a favorite, not neccesarily easiest, because once I pick out "my jar", I will test and test to get it right, so easiest is not really a concern. I started out with the apothecary jars, but they seem a little to - everyday - to me. Or if someone can confirm that with the right wick a 3.5" diameter will not need more than one wick, I may give in and go with the 11.75oz Whisper jars. But, I am really just looking for opinions. Please and thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deb426 Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 My preferred jar is one I can pick up at a supplier so I don't have to pay shipping. Jars are VERY heavy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jillsthings Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 I started with the 4oz and 8oz jelly jars. I like them, but I just preferred the look of tins, so that's what I'm slowly turning towards. I love the clean look of tins, and also don't have to worry about frosting on the sides. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 My fav is the 6oz oval hex jar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanetsCandles Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 My favorite is the 9 oz oval hex. Can't keep it on the shelves. This makes me very happy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 (edited) Nothing holding over 12 oz. Straight sides or slight taper toward bottom. No cover threads. No shoulders. Height not much more than diameter. Diameter of about 3". No stem. Bottom not much more than twice as thick as sides. Round. Glass. Local pickup. Low cost. Edited November 15, 2011 by Stella1952 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EccoLights Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 The oval hex have been our fav's so far but were also looking at new styles too so we feel your pain... I do agree with everyone else tho on the local aspect. Shipping jars is a killer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueH Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 I like the 8 oz square masons. Just wish I had somewhere local to get them rather than paying shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain Soy Candle Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Status jars and I can pick them up to save on shipping.Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorseScentS Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 I like the 7.5 oz Libbey Elemental jars that can be ordered by the case at Hobby Lobby with no shipping charge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mparadise Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 The only jars that seem to sell in my area consistantly are the 16oz apothecary jars with double wicks (w/ palm). Probably has something to do with we are in the area that y*nkee started in and that is what the customers are used to. When I first started I used the honey pot jars. I loved them but couldn't find a label that I could apply smoothly. AS a result I had to do hang tags that just got banged up going back & forth to shows. Made for ALOT of extra work replacing them when they get too raggedy. Just throwing it out there because labeling possibilities are something I always think about now before doing ANY testing. If I can't easily apply a label to the container then wax never even makes it in the container to begin testing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandyinVA Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 My 16 ounce salsa jars. Best seller. Use them for fundraisers galore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLeigh Posted November 16, 2011 Author Share Posted November 16, 2011 Thanks for all the responses. I have ordered me a set of 9oz oval hexagon jars to see how I like those. Unfortunately I do not have a decent supplier anywhere near me, so I have to pay shipping. But, Candle Science seems to have some really great shipping rates and actually counteracts what I would spend in gas driving anywhere; since I do live in the middle of nowhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChandlerWicks Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Me too! But I like the liitle 4ozers.I like the 7.5 oz Libbey Elemental jars that can be ordered by the case at Hobby Lobby with no shipping charge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorseScentS Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 (edited) Me too! But I like the liitle 4ozers.What are the little 4 ozers? The 7.5 oz Libbey Elemental jar holds about 4.5 oz of wax, and they are at Lone Star and Hobby Lobby. Is it the same jar? I recently got 5 cases from Hobby Lobby on a 50% off sale, so they were only 70 cents each including tax. But, I would have to order the glass lids, and don't know if it's worth it, except to make sniff testers. I may wrap them in cello bags. http://www.lonestarcandlesupply.com/products/CandleContainers_Libbey-Elemental-Jar-7.25oz.html Edited November 17, 2011 by HorsescentS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChandlerWicks Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 That must be the same one! They are adorable. I'm considering the lid issue also. Thanks for the link!What are the little 4 ozers? The 7.5 oz Libbey Elemental jar holds about 4.5 oz of wax, and they are at Lone Star and Hobby Lobby. Is it the same jar? I recently got 5 cases from Hobby Lobby on a 50% off sale, so they were only 70 cents each including tax. But, I would have to order the glass lids, and don't know if it's worth it, except to make sniff testers. I may wrap them in cello bags. http://www.lonestarcandlesupply.com/products/CandleContainers_Libbey-Elemental-Jar-7.25oz.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjdaines Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 I am definitely warming up to the Elemental jars, they would make great samplers being that they hold about 4.5 oz and could be sold fairly inexpensively. A top would be great, if anyone finds one that fits I'd love to hear about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChandlerWicks Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 (edited) Horsescents gave us the link: http://www.lonestarcandlesupply.com/...ar-7.25oz.html You'll find it tells of 2 different types of lids that fit the jar. If I find any different I'll post too.I am definitely warming up to the Elemental jars, they would make great samplers being that they hold about 4.5 oz and could be sold fairly inexpensively. A top would be great, if anyone finds one that fits I'd love to hear about it. Edited November 17, 2011 by ChandlerWicks just because Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysj Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 I love love love my status jars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorseScentS Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 That must be the same one! They are adorable. I'm considering the lid issue also. Thanks for the link!Maybe I'm imagining things, but I could've sworn I saw the silver lids on Lone Star for those jars too, not just the glass ones, but now I only see the glass ones. I've been planning to call Lone Star and ask about that. Maybe some supplier has a silver lid for those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravens Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 For me it is the Status jar and secondly the 10oz. keepsake apothecary jars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricofAZ Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 I've got three jars that I stick with. I like the tureens (despite that they are hard to wick). I really like the balmoral jars because they have a great hot throw and are on sale (shipping sale) from time to time. And I like the status jars because they are very affordable from generalwax. Those are the mainstays. I do play around with some dollar store jars from time to time. I look for a wide base so they don't tip and a wide melt pool for HT. A slight neck on the jar seems to get a good air circulation (balmoral type). For some reason, the masons have not caught my eye too much even though they are cheap and easy to buy locally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChandlerWicks Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 I'd be interested if you search them out. TIA!Maybe I'm imagining things, but I could've sworn I saw the silver lids on Lone Star for those jars too, not just the glass ones, but now I only see the glass ones. I've been planning to call Lone Star and ask about that. Maybe some supplier has a silver lid for those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorseScentS Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 I'd be interested if you search them out. TIA!I can't find any silver covers for the Libbey Elemental jar, so far, but here are the cheapest glass covers: http://www.earlyamericancandlesupplies.com/item/Libbey_372_7_25_oz_Elemental_Jar/347/p9For this type of jar we probably have to search for "covers" instead of lids, and we'd look for a cover that fits the outside diameter of the neck of the jar. At Early American Candles, the Libbey flat cover is on sale for 60 cents each, the Libbey dome is a bit more, and the flat Anchor Hocking cover is the cheapest, but I don't like it as much as the Libbeys. Since I only paid 70 cents each for my jars, on sale, I'm not sure I want to add another 60 cents plus shipping for each cover. I could get 70 Libbey flat covers shipped to me for $54.00. There's not much profit margin on a small candle like these, so what I'd really like to find is the disposable plastic covers for this size jar, but Fillmore Containers only has the large sizes. Does anybody know who sells the medium plastic cover? I think the outside diameter of the neck is aprox 2-1/2 inches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChandlerWicks Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 I'll keep looking also. I'll check with Fairway Glass tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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