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What Size Lid Do I Need for My Jam Jar?
Posted by The Wares Team on 28th Sep 2026
Quick answer: The correct lid is determined by the jar's neck finish, not its capacity. Check the product specification or original packaging first. If you need to measure, measure straight across th
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What Size Jam Jar Should I Use?
Posted by The Wares Team on 23rd Sep 2026
Quick answer: For most homemade jam, a 370ml jar is the traditional all-purpose choice. A 228ml jar works well for gifts, smaller households and market sales, while 30ml to 125ml jars suit samples, f
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The Complete Guide to Twist-Off & Button Lids
Posted by The Wares Team on 22nd Jul 2026
Understanding Twist-Off Lids
Whether you're making homemade strawberry jam, bottling honey from your own hives, preserving seasonal chutneys or launching a new artisan food business, choosing the righ
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Preserving Jars at the Ready: Now’s the Time to Prepare for the Summer Harvest
Posted by The Wares Team on 22nd Jun 2026
For many home preservers, late June marks the start of one of the most exciting times of the year. Gardens are beginning to produce an abundance of fruit, local pick-your-own farms are opening their g
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Discover the Miniature Glass Jar & Bottle Range at Wares of Knutsford
Posted by The Wares Team on 26th May 2026
Discover our Miniature Glass Jar & Bottle Range
When people think of our glass packaging, the first things that usually come to mind are standard jam jars or spirit bottles. While these ar
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