Improvised Jam Jars
Dear Aunt Daisy, For the Link who wanted to know about "topping bottles" for jam containers this is how we found it best to work. Get three or four ply wool, put it round the bottle four times, and tie firmly where you want the bottle to cut. Take the wool off, and, keeping it in its circles, dip it in kerosene; lightly press it to-take out surplus kerosene, and then replace carefully over the neck of the bottle. Light it all round the bottle with 4 match, at least in four or five places. This ensures the flame heating evenly all round; and when it is flickering to go out, dip the bottle quickly into a bucket of water. After a second or so, tap the head-neck lightly against the side of the bucket, under water, and it should drop off. To take off the odd pieces, and sharp edges, get an old file and file the cut top till smooth on the edges. Then you will not cut the hands when cleaning later.
E.F.
B.
Titirangi.
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New Zealand Listener, Volume 20, Issue 517, 20 May 1949, Page 23
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181Improvised Jam Jars New Zealand Listener, Volume 20, Issue 517, 20 May 1949, Page 23
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