How do you make a Mason jar shaker lid?

How do you make a Mason jar shaker lid?

Instructions

1. Decide size, quantity, and pattern of holes for shaker lid.
2. Trace pattern on lid with pencil.
3. Grab preferred pointy object and hammer.
4. Start punching holes from top of lid through bottom, following traced pattern.
5. Fill jar with choice of powdery things, screw on lid, and go wild!

Why is there a Mason jar lid shortage?

Though the mighty mason jar hasn’t fallen from its throne online on sites like Pinterest and Instagram, the major jar and canning supply demand is due to the covid 19 pandemic of last year.

What lid fits on a Mason jar?

Let me start by saying this: one of the greatest things about Mason jars is that there are only two lid sizes: again, regular mouth and wide mouth. This means that any regular mouth lid will fit on any regular mouth Mason jar, and any wide mouth lid will fit on any wide mouth Mason jar.

Are Mason jars good for spices?

Mason jars hold a practical amount of spices. Mason jars easily hold a half cup or more of spices. They also hold whole spices easily; I store cinnamon sticks and whole dried chiles in the jars.

Are canning lids available yet?

A recent conversation with a representative from the Newell Corporation (manufacturer of Ball, Kerr, and Golden Harvest canning products), indicates they are hoping for new shipments to go out toward the end of March 2021, but in limited quantities, and production will continue through the summer of 2021.

How many sizes of mason jar lids are there?

TWO lid sizes
There are only TWO lid sizes for Mason jars – regular and wide mouth – and the difference between them is less than an inch. So whether you have a 4 oz regular mouth jelly jar or a 32 oz regular mouth quart jar – the lid size doesn’t change!

Are mason jar lids interchangeable?

Available in regular mason jar and wide mouth sizes. Bands, caps and lids are interchangeable with Ball or Kerr jars. Regular Mouth Lids for preserving fit all regular mouth glass preserving jars.

Do spice jars need to be airtight?

Keep spices airtight. Exposure to air will cause spices to lose their flavor more quickly, so whether you choose glass jars or metal tins, remember to keep those spice containers tightly closed.

How long do spices last in a Mason jar?

Stored as recommended, you can usually count on seeds and whole spices (such as cumin and dill seeds, whole cloves, cinnamon sticks and peppercorns) staying fresh for three or four years. Ground spices (including cinnamon and ground pepper) stay flavorful for one to three years.