Source for Screw Top Jars

[sue.fagan]

Fisher scientific, or try an aromatherapist as they use them for blended creams/lotions.

Niel.

[RzB]

Anyone know of a low cost source for screw top jars like this?

needed is about 60ml or 2 fl oz. Quantity needed is about 30. Have found some via google etc but wondered if there was a cheaper source.

Many thanks, Roy

[Roger Mills]

You drink instant coffee, don't you?! May take a little time though to accummulate 30 jars!

Roger

[Colin Wilson]

Try asking your local chemist perhaps...

[David Hearn]

What sort of price have you found? For a slightly different shape jar, you could try Tesco Value Jam. I think its about 38p or so a jar (including contents).

D

[Abdullah Eyles]

If they sold instant coffee in 60ml jars, it wouldn't take too long...

My father stores screws, nails, whatever fits, in coffee/jam jars whose lids are screwed to the bottom of a shelf...

The only drawback is that sometimes the jar doesn't properly engage to the lid and then you have to find a new jar...

[stuart noble]

Try AP Fitzpatrick 020 7790 0884. They do a glass one for around a quid but I'm not sure about plastic. Makes you realise how little the contents of the jars are worth in the supermarket.

[PoP]

And presumably spend 15 minutes picking up the nails/screws and tiptoeing carefully around the shards of glass....!

I was thinking recently about those wonderful little tins that tobacco is (or used to be - I don't smoke) sold in. Measuring about 3x2x1 inch with a pop-off lid. Wonderful for storing small things in.

Helps to know a pipe smoker I guess, and they seem to be a rare breed!

PoP

[RzB]

Many thanks to all. Yes - I think the best way is going to be via the local supermarket. Even with the contents it will probably work out cheaper! Thanks for your help. Roy

[Kev Parkin]

I sourced some jars similar to those a couple of years ago, mail order from a laboratory equipment supplier - can't remember which one but a quick look on Kellys

bring up a few possible suppliers.

For a start try:-

luck

Kev

[Mark Spice]

You can get similar (if slightly smaller) metal tins with mints in. I believe the brand name is Altoids or Marks & Spencer sell them as "Curiously Strong Mints". Very useful little tins and the mints are good too!

Cheers

Mark Spice

[Andy Dingley]

Robertsons 4-pack of tiny jars (including jam) are only 79p. They're just perfect for experimenting with obscure finish mixes of shellac and ochre pigments.

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