​Introducing new storage jars at Wares of Knutsford

Here at Wares of Knutsford, we're always looking for new ways to bring fresh products and ideas to our loyal customers, so we were really excited to add Bormioli and Luminarc jars to our new ranges of storage glassware! These brands offer fantastic quality and versatility for canning and preserving, and we know our crafty customers will also find plenty of ways to incorporate them into projects around the home too!

We love glass for so many reasons; its versatility, environmentally-friendly nature, beauty and cost-consciousness. And these new jars really do capture the best of these benefits.

About Bormioli and Luminarc jars

Bormioli is an Italian glassware brand with a long heritage and a family background. The company was formed in Fidenza in 1825 and today, Bormioli is one of the world's leading glassware ranges. You'll spot the distinctive glass design that bears the famous brand and beautiful metallic lids. Luminarc is also a brand with a history, as it was set up in France in 1948. You'll recognise its distinctive glass-shaped lids that work so well for confectionery, biscuits and other types of storage around the home.

We're delighted to be selling a wide range of Bormioli and Luminarc storage jars. The key things to know about these high-quality jars are:

1. They are suitable for hot fillings such as marmalade, chutney and jam and can also be used for water bath canning.

2. The jars are also freezer proof, as they are made from strengthened glass.

3. These glass storage jars are naturally free from BPAs, unlike some plastics.

4. If you are using the jars for making preserves, you can check that the seal is intact by checking the button on the lid. It depresses as the jar's contents cool, and creates a seal.

5. The jars are also safe for use in the dishwasher, which is ideal for restoring their streak-free shine after use.

You can see a full range of these jars online at Wares of Knutsford, here: https://www.waresofknutsford.co.uk/jars/mason-jars-canning-and-bottling-jars/bormioli-rocco-preserving-jars/. We have different sizes and shapes on offer, and sell large volumes to hobbyists and small businesses who are looking to get the best possible unit cost and delivery rates.

Ideas for using Bormioli, Luminarc storage jars

There are many ways to incorporate these beautiful jars into your home, especially for the festive season. For example:

1. Cut the last of your blooms from the garden and make an impromptu posy in a glass storage jar on your table. Green foliage also works really well and looks very seasonal if your dahlias have gone over!

2. Create a colourful sweet jar that kids will love! Why not try making your own peppermint patties, toffees or fudge and wrap them in coloured squares of confectionary paper for a beautiful decoration that will probably last all of five minutes!

3. Store your favourite bath salts and foams in glass storage jars. These make even cheaper products look luxurious, and you could easily make your own too, with Epsom salts, essential oil and a little food dye for colour.

4. Of course, this type of glass storage jar is also perfect for preserving, so why not make a batch of festive marmalade or chutney ready for gifting or for loading up those toasted sourdough slices this winter?

5. Fill glass storage jars with strings of fairy lights and use them to decorate your dining table for affordable, pretty decorations. You could add extras such as tiny baubles so that they catch the light and really shine.

6. If you're using a glass storage jar to gift, why not spray paint it with metallic paint or use glass paints to add little motifs such as stars? Older children could have fun decorating their own too, perhaps adding battery-operated tealights to make impromptu nightlights.

7. Love crochet? Why not make a little crochet 'jumper' for your storage jar collection? These look lovely for a craft room! There's a simple and enjoyable set of instructions here: https://lvlyblog.com/2013/01/11/crochet-jar/

8. Try making tissue decoupage-covered glass storage bottles and pick coloured tissues that fit your Christmas design scheme. Again this is a great low-cost project for kids that only needs tissue paper, scissors and glue, and the results are surprisingly effective! Find a tutorial at: https://craftingagreenworld.com/articles/make-tissue-paper-decoupaged-glass-bottles/

9. Create and gift Christmas spice blends. A small glass storage jar is ideal for making a festive spice blend with cinnamon sticks, allspice, nutmeg and cloves. You could use this to make your own pot pourri or roll a clove-studded orange into the mix to make a traditional pomander, before adding a red ribbon.

10. Create a pie in a jar. What better treat for Christmas than a ready-made pie in a jar! Glass storage jars are perfect for these single-serve, ready-prepared pies and you can decorate your jars with our range of ribbons and bows at Wares. Find a great recipe to get you started at: https://ourbestbites.com/single-serving-pie-in-a-jar//

Discover our full range of beautiful homewares at Wares of Knutsford today - with great prices and superb service every time!