Mason Jars Then and Now
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Mason Jars Then and Now
By Rachael HagenENG W131
Table of Contents Table of Images Audience Evolution of Glass History Patent Types of Jars Canning Methods Made in the USA Simple Creations
Baker’s Delight Illumination Visual Stimuli Useful Tool Keeping it “Green” Other Ideas Even More Ideas Conclusion Works Cited
Table of Images Cover Slide- Kerr Mason Jars; photo by R.
Hagen
Image 1- New Jersey Photos Website; http://images. search.yahoo.com
Image 2- Invention Website; http://www.invent.org/hall_of_fame
Image 3- Yahoo Website; http://images.search.yahoo.com
Image 4- Canning Website; http://www.allamericancooker.com/canningjars.htm
Image 5- Photo from Microsoft Clip Art
Image 6- Photo from Microsoft Clip Art
Image 7- Kerr Mason Jars; photo by R. Hagen
Image 8- Allen County Public Library; Super Simple Glass Jar Art by Kern Latchana Kenny
Image 9- Allen County Public Library; The Mason Jar Cookie Cookbook by Lonnette Parks
Image 10- YouTube Video; http://www.youtube.com
Image 11- The Pioneer Woman Website; http://thepioneerwoman.com
Image 12- YouTube Video; http://www.youtube.com
Image 13- Etsy Website; http://www.etsy.com
Image 14- Home and Garden Website; http://seattletimes.nwsource.com
Audience This presentation is directed to those people that
enjoy creative home projects that consist of regular household items, such as the mason jar. The ideas within each slide range from preserving home grown foods, home décor, useful tools, and creating “green” gifts.
My goal for this presentation is to provide information about the mason jar and suggest ideas for everyday uses, other than canning.
Evolution of Glass
In 1738, the first commercially successful glass company in America was established in Alloway, NJ.
In 1608, The first glasshouse was established in Millville, NJ. Millville is the oldest town in America that still makes glass today.
New Jersey had, at one time, more than 225 glass making factories in the state. The building of towns in Southern New Jersey was directly linked to glass making.
Image 1-New Jersey Photos Website; http://images.search.yahoo.com
HistoryJohn Landis Mason
Born 1835 – Died February 26, 1902Mason was and inventor and tinsmith from New York City. He is famous for inventing the mason jar in 1858.
The mason jar is defined as a glass jar that has a threaded neck and a threaded metal cap that screws down over a rubber ring, creating an airtight seal which is a reliable method for preserving foods.
Image 2- Invention Website; http://www.invent.org/hall_of_fame/287.html
1st Mason Jars
Patent The mason jar was patent
on November 30, 1858.
For the first 60 years of production the glass jars were embossed with “Mason’s Patent Nov. 30th 1858.”
Mason sold off his rights to the jar to several different people and reaped no monetary benefits, dying a poor man.
Image 3- Mason Jar Images Website; http://images.search.yahoo.com
Sizes and Cost
Types of JarsBall vs. Kerr
Ball Mason Canning
Jars Pint 3.2 X 3.2
X 5.2" 10.0 lbs $8.99
Ball Mason Canning
Jars Quart 3.9 X 3.9 X
6.9" 14.0 lbs $10.49
Kerr Mason Canning
Jars Half-Pint 2.8 X 2.8 X
3.8" 8.0 lbs $8.99
Kerr Mason Canning
Jars Pint 3.2 X 3.2 X
5.3" 9.0 lbs $9.49
Kerr Mason Canning
Jars Quart 4 .0 X 4.0 X
6.9" 13.0 lbs $10.99
Image 4- Canning Website; http://www.allamericancooker.com/canningjars.htm
Canning Methods Water Bath Method
Used for low-acid foods
Pickles
Tomatoes
Fruits: apples, berries, cherries, peaches, pears, plums, rhubarb
Fruit juices
Jams, jellies, and preserves
Pressure Canning Method
Used for acidic foods
Beans
Soups and stews
Red meat, fish, and poultry
Most VegetablesImage 5- Fruit; Microsoft Clip Art
Image 6- Soup; Microsoft Clip Art
Made in the USAMason jars are manufactured in the United States of America. This is one reason why I choose this topic for my project. In my opinion, it is important to buy American made products.
Image 7- Kerr Mason Jars; photo by R. Hagen
Simple CreationsProject #1
Picture Paperweights
This is a very easy project. You can use any glass jar but I recommend
a small mason jelly jar.
1. Layer the jar with colored sand and screw on the lid.
2. Choose a picture and use enough tape to press the picture onto the jar.
3. Place a piece of square fabric on the top of the jar, securing it with a rubber band.
4. Cover the rubber band with a ribbon. Tie it in a bow!
Image 8- Allen County Public Library; Super Simple Glass Jar Art by Karen Latchana Kenny
Baker’s DelightProject #2
Creating a cookie mix in a mason jar This is a simple, yet fun, idea to
create with your children. These jars make perfect gifts for teachers, too.
Just following the directions and you are sure to have a visually appealing gift that will make any belly happy.
You can even dress up the jar by adding a ribbon used to attach the name tag and baking instructions.
Image 9- Allen County Public Library; The Mason Jar Cookie Cookbook by Lonnette Parks
IlluminationThis 2 minute video gives instructions on how to make a lantern out of a mason jar.
What a great idea to decorate your garden or outside patio!
Image 10- YouTube Website; http://www.youtube.com
Visual StimuliMason jars can be used as vases for fresh cut flowers. Who needs to by those expensive, fancy vases when you have an old-fashioned watering jar right at the tip of your fingers.(Click on the image to explore more ideas.)
Image 11- The Pioneer Woman Website; http://thepioneerwoman.com
Useful ToolsThis video is a little over a minute long. What a useful tool! Use your mason jars with your blender to grind coffee beans or make your favorite margarita.
Image 12- YouTube Video; http://www.youtube.com
Keeping it “Green”Forget about only pouring your favorite tea into a mason jar.
You can create the perfect “hillbilly” wine glass from your mason jars.
All you need is an inexpensive, glass candle holder and a mason jar. Use silicon to bond them together and you will have the perfect glass for that special occasion.
These can be purchased through the Etsy Website. There are lots of styles to choose from!!!
(Click on the image to access the website)Image 13- Sassy Southern Wine Glasses on Etsy Website; http://www.etsy.com
Other Ideas Cotton Balls
Hair Clips
Bath Salts
Buttons
Rubber Bands
Candy
Screws
Rock Collection
For Pens and Pencils
Potpourri
Fire Flies
Silverware
Dog/Cat Treats
Ant Farm
Sprout Starter
Candle Holder
Storage Purposes
Even More Ideas Lots more storage ideas…
Marbles
Cereal
Yarn
Marshmallows
Small toys
Dry Beans
CoinsImage 14- Home and Garden Website; http://seattletimes.nwsource.com
Conclusion There are many uses, as I have outlined within this
presentation, for the common mason jar. You can use them for their original purpose, canning
foods, or for many creative, simple projects. When using mason jars, you are keeping the Earth
“green” and, also, using a product that is “Made in the USA”. This will help eliminate waste and give back to the working American class.
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Works Cited (Continued)
“How to Use Mason Jars with a Blender.” Howcast 21 Dec. 2009. Web. 10 Nov. 2011. <http://www.youtube.com>
Kenny, Karen Latchana. Super Simple Glass Jar Art. Edina, Minnesota: ABDO Publishing Company, 2010. Allen County Public Library. 11 Nov. 2011.
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Parks, Lonnette. The Mason Jar Cookie Cookbook. Garden City Park, New York: Square One Publishers, 2002. Allen County Public Library. 11 Nov. 2011.
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