Frequently Asked Questions
Where can you buy these lids?
Size Small fits the jars.
Pictured; Glass Yogurt Jar, Weck Small Jar Lid, Small Rubber Ring, and a pair of Clamps
WECK STORE LINKS (Most Affordable)
BOSTON GENERAL STORE LINKS
AMAZON LINKS (More Expensive)
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Glass Jar Lid COST Comparison from 3 different shops
From the Weck Store approx. $1.95 Lid per Jar + shipping: Small Lid .85￠, Rubber Ring .30￠, Pair of Clamps .80￠
From Boston General Store approx $4 Lid per Jar +shipping: Small Lid $2, Rubber Ring $1, Pair of Clamps $1
From Amazon approx $4.99 Lid per Jar + shipping : Small Weck Lid $3.31, Rubber Ring .65￠, Pair of Clamps $1.03
How to Remove Glue and Residue from your Jar
Clean any food residue out of the jar. Then pour boiling water over the jars in a large bowl. Let sit so the heat can loosen the label glue. Once the water has cooled enough to touch, peel off the labels.
There are many ways to remove glue residue;
Rub with olive oil
Nail Polish Remover (aka Acetone)
Bar Keepers Friend Powder and a small bit of water to create a paste
I also highly recommend a rubber scraper to assist in this process.
Why Glass over Bamboo, Plastic or Silicone?
Bamboo Lids are a great option for storing crafts or dry goods, but in my experience if you want to wash the lid, or use the jar for food storage the bamboo lids just don’t last very long and/or can develop mold.
I personally try to limit my plastic consumption where I can and in this instance found a happy compromise in the glass lids. No shade to those who do!
I prefer the glass lids for this reason. The rubber gaskets are easy to replace in the instance that you’re using them for food storage a lot. (The rubber gasket can degrade and potentially begin to harbor bacteria just like the seal on mason jars.)
Yoplait Oui Jar with Lid
La Fermiere Yogurt Jar with Lid
Nounos Yogurt Jar with Lid
Ideas for What can you use Yogurt jars for?
Fill with Yogurt again and make to-go Parfaits
Baby Food
Salsa
Salad Dressing
Butter
To-Go packs of Snacks like Nuts and Dried Fruit
Spice Jars
Drink Glasses
Wine or Sake Glasses
Ceramic Jars could be used for Coffee or Tea
BIG Shot Glasses
Plant Propagation
Candle Holders
Storage for things like bobby pins, Q Tips, toothpicks, thumbtacks, sewing floss, thread
Craft Storage - Paint, Paint Water, pencil or brush holder
Printmaking Brayers