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A few pics.
« on: August 05, 2017, 05:32:28 pm »
Was bottling yesterday for today's market. I ordered 10 dozen of a new size jar, a tiny oval hex jar that I have used in the past for wedding favours . They don't hold a lot of honey (110 ml) but they sold pretty good at the market too at $3.



I just use deeps set on end to sit on and hold the cases while I work. :D











I just started my first batch of creamed honey as well, people have been asking for it.


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Re: A few pics.
« Reply #1 on: August 05, 2017, 06:33:36 pm »
I think I'm supposed to be looking at the bottles and products, but MAN!  That honey house is one sweet set up!  Ted

Nice bottles and products too.
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Re: A few pics.
« Reply #2 on: August 05, 2017, 06:43:27 pm »
Everything looks really great!

You have definitely gone beyond "Hobbyist!"

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Re: A few pics.
« Reply #3 on: August 10, 2017, 11:28:09 pm »
and what tunes do ya listen to?............... :D :D  :D

thanks for the pix perry, and i love the oval hex jars!  when i get through the remainder of my small round ones, gonna order some of these!
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Re: A few pics.
« Reply #4 on: August 15, 2017, 06:03:41 pm »
Hi Perry, where do you order your jars from.  We need to order a few cases.  A few years pack we had some with a honey comb design on the jar and also printed on the lid, but we can't remember where we got them.  Thanks 40 Acre Bees

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Re: A few pics.
« Reply #5 on: August 15, 2017, 07:57:44 pm »
I get my jars from Richards Packaging in Burnside Industrial Park. They have a minimum order. If you want some let me know what sizes and how many and I'll piggy-back you on one of my orders.
The jars you mentioned with the comb pattern in the glass are from Dominion and Grimm, and a few years ago their prices skyrocketed so I stopped using them. People want what's in the jars!
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Re: A few pics.
« Reply #6 on: August 15, 2017, 11:13:23 pm »
How did your creamed honey turn out? Fine textured and smooth on the tongue I hope.
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Re: A few pics.
« Reply #7 on: August 16, 2017, 12:24:11 am »
"People want what's in the jars!"

very true perry!  but sometimes the jar just makes it an even 'sweeter' purchase'!.............. :D
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Re: A few pics.
« Reply #8 on: August 16, 2017, 05:42:48 am »
. People want what's in the jars!
That has been my experience to.
For creamed honey, folks around here use plastic tubs with lids. 
I just got some starter yesterday from my "special" source.  It makes the best creamed honey!  This year I have to remember not to sell it all so that I have my own starter to work with!  :D

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Re: A few pics.
« Reply #9 on: August 16, 2017, 01:11:01 pm »
90% your own honey this year, 99% your honey next year. You do need to pay attention to the crystal structure as it can become courser over consecutive batches. At times you need to start over again.
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