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DebbieLee
 Post subject: Sealing Jellies with wax.
PostPosted: Mon Oct 26, 2009 11:04 am 
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Hi, I want to make "Friend " jars. I seal them with wax. Is there a trick to make sure that they don't seep? I wipe the inside rim very carefully. Also I get lots of bubbles. Am I doing something wrong? Thanks.
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Canned Nerd
 Post subject: Re: Sealing Jellies with wax.
PostPosted: Mon Oct 26, 2009 11:15 am 
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You are experiencing why wax sealing has been considered unsafe for years and should not be used. Here is a fact sheet (PDF) on the subject:
http://www.uga.edu/nchfp/publications/uga/uga_processing_j_j.pdf

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Importance
 Post subject: Re: Sealing Jellies with wax.
PostPosted: Mon Oct 26, 2009 4:56 pm 
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Yes, paraffin is definitely NOT recommended. Seeping is one reason. You can do a great job decorating conventionally sealed jars for gifts. A bit of fabric, some ribbon, a glue gun and some dried flowers ... have at it.
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