M ason jars are a staple of modern life, and have been since their invention in 1858. It was then that John Landis Mason, then only 26 years old, patented the air and water-tight design for glass ...

The glass jar: Start with a wash in hot soapy water. ... pouring warm water over, and leaving several hours. Peel label off slowly and use a scouring pad to scrub beneath it as you go.

How to pour liquid without spilling. One easy method to pour water or any other liquid from one container to another is by using a tall kitchen tool, like a spatula or chopsticks.

The hot water melts label adhesives while the soap helps release paper from the glass. POPSUGAR Photography | Sarah Lipoff Remove the bottles from the bowl, pouring out any water, and the labels ...

Next, carefully pour the boiling water into the containers, being sure to cover any areas covered in thick wax. (You can place a kitchen towel under your jars at this stage to protect your ...