Re: Need advice on making new screens for lids for my mason jars.

[Guest guest]

Hi Melody,

I am no expert, but I am trying to move away from plastic. Even the plastic

water bottles that we get water in it is suggested that they are not reused

because they start to break down. I myself and just using purcased screens

from .com and if I do not have enough, I will use some cheese

cloth. I try to purchase new screens as I can. I just have to be careful

when I am cleaning them with a toothbrush because I can poke myself, but

that seems to be the only time I have injured myself.

On Sat, Jan 9, 2010 at 8:28 AM, Melody <eliz7212@...> wrote:

> Hi all.

>

> Really need some help here. I've been making my own screens (that fit

> inside the lid) when you rinse and drain.

>

> I've been noticing that the aluminum or stainless steel that I've been

> using, well it's been breaking off and little pieces are left in my sink

> (and god knows where else they are going).

>

> I want to replace ALL of the screens in my mason jars with plastic ones.

> They won't peel or break off (and they won't certainly prick my fingers).

> Can't tell you how many times (when I pick up the screens), I get bloody

> fingers.

>

> So I said 'why not make more of own screens but this time use plastic " ,

> " and make my own holes " . I've done this with trays so it's the same thing.

> I take a fork, hold it in the gas range and poke some holes.

>

> so I would do the same. My question is " would this be safe for me to do " ,

> given all that we know about plastic today.

>

> Or....I could go on ebay and get some sheets of plastic that people use for

> crocheting or darning or whatever they do with the plastic sheets. These

> sheets have the perfect little holes.

>

> I could buy 10 sheets for maybe 7 bucks, and make 5 holes for each sheet.

> That means I could do ALL my mason jars.

>

> Anyone else do this? And I've done the mesh cloth over the jar. Don't want

> to do this. The screens are the best for me.

>

> I just want to stop using aluminum ones.

>

> Thanks to anyone who can advise me.

>

> Melody

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Melody;

I believe that someone has posted this article before about using the

plastic needlepoint canvas as sprouting lids: http://tinyurl.com/ykuyy3e

The holes in the plastic canvas are too large to hold anything

smaller than fenugreek, so alfalfa and other smaller seeds (brassicas

and the like) will need to sprout for a day or two to get bigger.

Then you won't lose them when you drain. I've been using plastic

canvas for my lids for a long time now and have found it to be very

durable and useful.

Lee

On Jan 9, 2010, at 9:28 AM, Melody wrote:

> Hi all.

>

> Really need some help here. I've been making my own screens (that

> fit inside the lid) when you rinse and drain.

>

> I've been noticing that the aluminum or stainless steel that I've

> been using, well it's been breaking off and little pieces are left

> in my sink (and god knows where else they are going).

>

> I want to replace ALL of the screens in my mason jars with plastic

> ones. They won't peel or break off (and they won't certainly prick

> my fingers). Can't tell you how many times (when I pick up the

> screens), I get bloody fingers.

>

> So I said 'why not make more of own screens but this time use

> plastic " , " and make my own holes " . I've done this with trays so

> it's the same thing. I take a fork, hold it in the gas range and

> poke some holes.

>

> so I would do the same. My question is " would this be safe for me

> to do " , given all that we know about plastic today.

>

> Or....I could go on ebay and get some sheets of plastic that people

> use for crocheting or darning or whatever they do with the plastic

> sheets. These sheets have the perfect little holes.

>

> I could buy 10 sheets for maybe 7 bucks, and make 5 holes for each

> sheet. That means I could do ALL my mason jars.

>

> Anyone else do this? And I've done the mesh cloth over the jar.

> Don't want to do this. The screens are the best for me.

>

> I just want to stop using aluminum ones.

>

> Thanks to anyone who can advise me.

>

> Melody

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

nylon stockings work great.

From: eliz7212@...

Date: Sat, 9 Jan 2010 14:28:49 +0000

Subject: Need advice on making new screens for lids for my

mason jars.

Hi all.

Really need some help here. I've been making my own screens (that fit inside the

lid) when you rinse and drain.

I've been noticing that the aluminum or stainless steel that I've been using,

well it's been breaking off and little pieces are left in my sink (and god knows

where else they are going).

I want to replace ALL of the screens in my mason jars with plastic ones. They

won't peel or break off (and they won't certainly prick my fingers). Can't tell

you how many times (when I pick up the screens), I get bloody fingers.

So I said 'why not make more of own screens but this time use plastic " , " and

make my own holes " . I've done this with trays so it's the same thing. I take a

fork, hold it in the gas range and poke some holes.

so I would do the same. My question is " would this be safe for me to do " , given

all that we know about plastic today.

Or....I could go on ebay and get some sheets of plastic that people use for

crocheting or darning or whatever they do with the plastic sheets. These sheets

have the perfect little holes.

I could buy 10 sheets for maybe 7 bucks, and make 5 holes for each sheet. That

means I could do ALL my mason jars.

Anyone else do this? And I've done the mesh cloth over the jar. Don't want to

do this. The screens are the best for me.

I just want to stop using aluminum ones.

Thanks to anyone who can advise me.

Melody

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[Guest guest]

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> nylon stockings work great.

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> From: eliz7212@...

> Date: Sat, 9 Jan 2010 14:28:49 +0000

> Subject: Need advice on making new screens for lids for

my mason jars.

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> Everybody:

Take a look at this ebay sale. I don't see holes, and I don't know what these

things are, but they look like it can strain water, if I cut out rings and

insert into my lids.

comments??

http://cgi.ebay.com/2-for-1-85-10-Count-Plastic-Canvas-Sheet-White_W0QQitemZ3702\

86798225QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item5636d02591

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> Really need some help here. I've been making my own screens (that fit inside

the lid) when you rinse and drain.

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>

> I've been noticing that the aluminum or stainless steel that I've been using,

well it's been breaking off and little pieces are left in my sink (and god knows

where else they are going).

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>

> I want to replace ALL of the screens in my mason jars with plastic ones. They

won't peel or break off (and they won't certainly prick my fingers). Can't tell

you how many times (when I pick up the screens), I get bloody fingers.

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>

> So I said 'why not make more of own screens but this time use plastic " , " and

make my own holes " . I've done this with trays so it's the same thing. I take a

fork, hold it in the gas range and poke some holes.

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> so I would do the same. My question is " would this be safe for me to do " ,

given all that we know about plastic today.

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> Or....I could go on ebay and get some sheets of plastic that people use for

crocheting or darning or whatever they do with the plastic sheets. These sheets

have the perfect little holes.

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> I could buy 10 sheets for maybe 7 bucks, and make 5 holes for each sheet. That

means I could do ALL my mason jars.

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> Anyone else do this? And I've done the mesh cloth over the jar. Don't want to

do this. The screens are the best for me.

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> I just want to stop using aluminum ones.

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[Guest guest]

Melody wrote:

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>

> Hi all.

>

> Really need some help here. I've been making my own screens (that fit

> inside the lid) when you rinse and drain.

>

> I've been noticing that the aluminum or stainless steel that I've been

> using, well it's been breaking off and little pieces are left in my

> sink (and god knows where else they are going).

>

> I want to replace ALL of the screens in my mason jars with plastic

> ones. They won't peel or break off (and they won't certainly prick my

> fingers). Can't tell you how many times (when I pick up the screens),

> I get bloody fingers.

>

> So I said 'why not make more of own screens but this time use

> plastic " , " and make my own holes " . I've done this with trays so it's

> the same thing. I take a fork, hold it in the gas range and poke some

> holes.

>

> so I would do the same. My question is " would this be safe for me to

> do " , given all that we know about plastic today.

>

> Or....I could go on ebay and get some sheets of plastic that people

> use for crocheting or darning or whatever they do with the plastic

> sheets. These sheets have the perfect little holes.

>

> I could buy 10 sheets for maybe 7 bucks, and make 5 holes for each

> sheet. That means I could do ALL my mason jars.

>

> Anyone else do this? And I've done the mesh cloth over the jar. Don't

> want to do this. The screens are the best for me.

>

> I just want to stop using aluminum ones.

>

> Thanks to anyone who can advise me.

>

> Melody

>

>

Hi Melody,

I used jars for years and I used the plastic crafters mesh as inserts in

canning jar rings. If you go to your local craft store, JoAnns, Ben

lin, A.C. , whatever, you will see that the mesh comes in many

sizes. There is a size that has holes so small that you can use it for

the smallest of seeds. As I said I did it this ways for years. The

circles I cut from the mesh sheets lasted for months and the sheets are

8x11 so you can cut many circles from each sheet. I usually got 3

different hole size sheets. Large for beans and lentils, medium for

larger seeds and really small for alfalfa and tiny seeds. I know there

are concerns with plastic but with the toxic load we deal with day to

day the amount of contact with the mesh while rinsing the seeds seems

pretty minimal to me. But thats just my opinion.

Hope this helps

Lorri in New Hampshire

[Guest guest]

Melody,

To drain Mason jars: After filling with water I put the original screw lid on

the jar with original insert. I do not tighten the lid when I put it in the

sink at an angle. The water drains out just fine.

TX Lucy

>

> Hi all.

>

> Really need some help here. I've been making my own screens (that fit inside

the lid) when you rinse and drain.

>

> I've been noticing that the aluminum or stainless steel that I've been using,

well it's been breaking off and little pieces are left in my sink (and god knows

where else they are going).

>

> I want to replace ALL of the screens in my mason jars with plastic ones. They

won't peel or break off (and they won't certainly prick my fingers). Can't tell

you how many times (when I pick up the screens), I get bloody fingers.

>

> So I said 'why not make more of own screens but this time use plastic " , " and

make my own holes " . I've done this with trays so it's the same thing. I take a

fork, hold it in the gas range and poke some holes.

>

> so I would do the same. My question is " would this be safe for me to do " ,

given all that we know about plastic today.

>

> Or....I could go on ebay and get some sheets of plastic that people use for

crocheting or darning or whatever they do with the plastic sheets. These sheets

have the perfect little holes.

>

> I could buy 10 sheets for maybe 7 bucks, and make 5 holes for each sheet. That

means I could do ALL my mason jars.

>

> Anyone else do this? And I've done the mesh cloth over the jar. Don't want to

do this. The screens are the best for me.

>

> I just want to stop using aluminum ones.

>

> Thanks to anyone who can advise me.

>

> Melody

>

[Guest guest]

Lorri:

I don't live near ANY craft stores, so online is my only option. I went online

and learned all about the various size mesh screens. I believe that 14 count or

better yet, 18 count would suit my needs.

What do you think?

Thanks much, Melody (p.s.) 7 count is TOO LARGE, I believe

> >

> >

> > Hi all.

> >

> > Really need some help here. I've been making my own screens (that fit

> > inside the lid) when you rinse and drain.

> >

> > I've been noticing that the aluminum or stainless steel that I've been

> > using, well it's been breaking off and little pieces are left in my

> > sink (and god knows where else they are going).

> >

> > I want to replace ALL of the screens in my mason jars with plastic

> > ones. They won't peel or break off (and they won't certainly prick my

> > fingers). Can't tell you how many times (when I pick up the screens),

> > I get bloody fingers.

> >

> > So I said 'why not make more of own screens but this time use

> > plastic " , " and make my own holes " . I've done this with trays so it's

> > the same thing. I take a fork, hold it in the gas range and poke some

> > holes.

> >

> > so I would do the same. My question is " would this be safe for me to

> > do " , given all that we know about plastic today.

> >

> > Or....I could go on ebay and get some sheets of plastic that people

> > use for crocheting or darning or whatever they do with the plastic

> > sheets. These sheets have the perfect little holes.

> >

> > I could buy 10 sheets for maybe 7 bucks, and make 5 holes for each

> > sheet. That means I could do ALL my mason jars.

> >

> > Anyone else do this? And I've done the mesh cloth over the jar. Don't

> > want to do this. The screens are the best for me.

> >

> > I just want to stop using aluminum ones.

> >

> > Thanks to anyone who can advise me.

> >

> > Melody

> >

> >

> Hi Melody,

>

> I used jars for years and I used the plastic crafters mesh as inserts in

> canning jar rings. If you go to your local craft store, JoAnns, Ben

> lin, A.C. , whatever, you will see that the mesh comes in many

> sizes. There is a size that has holes so small that you can use it for

> the smallest of seeds. As I said I did it this ways for years. The

> circles I cut from the mesh sheets lasted for months and the sheets are

> 8x11 so you can cut many circles from each sheet. I usually got 3

> different hole size sheets. Large for beans and lentils, medium for

> larger seeds and really small for alfalfa and tiny seeds. I know there

> are concerns with plastic but with the toxic load we deal with day to

> day the amount of contact with the mesh while rinsing the seeds seems

> pretty minimal to me. But thats just my opinion.

>

> Hope this helps

> Lorri in New Hampshire

>

[Guest guest]

Lucy:

Hi, and thanks very much for your input. When I read your post I said " oh wow, I

can do this " . I went over to one of my mason jars, (I have about 25 sprouting

on my bookcase, (I have a really good sprouting system going on).

So I did what you said " I took a mason jar filled with sprouts, added some

water, put the original insert in, screwed the lid on loosely, and tilted it

over the sink. This took quite some time and the water didn't drain fully.

Try doing this with 25 mason jars!!! Not gonna happen. The beauty of using

strainers is I don't have to unscrew anything. I just bring my jars over to the

sink. I pour in water (I keep a BIG jar of water to which I have added some

liquid kelp), and then I just pour this water into ONE of the mason jars, and

then I go from one mason jar to the other, using the same water. So I don't

waste water.

Using a strainer makes this MUCH easier.

So that's why I want to get some plastic canvas mesh things.

thanks much though.

Melody

[Guest guest]

Hey, Melody, save yourself the shipping fee. If you have a local Walmart or

craft store, they sell that plastic for people who do needle point. They are

very inexpensive. You just have to trim them to size.

ew

Need advice on making new screens for lids for my

mason jars.

Hi all.

Really need some help here. I've been making my own screens (that fit inside the

lid) when you rinse and drain.

I've been noticing that the aluminum or stainless steel that I've been using,

well it's been breaking off and little pieces are left in my sink (and god knows

where else they are going).

I want to replace ALL of the screens in my mason jars with plastic ones. They

won't peel or break off (and they won't certainly prick my fingers). Can't tell

you how many times (when I pick up the screens), I get bloody fingers.

So I said 'why not make more of own screens but this time use plastic " , " and

make my own holes " . I've done this with trays so it's the same thing. I take a

fork, hold it in the gas range and poke some holes.

so I would do the same. My question is " would this be safe for me to do " , given

all that we know about plastic today.

Or....I could go on ebay and get some sheets of plastic that people use for

crocheting or darning or whatever they do with the plastic sheets. These sheets

have the perfect little holes.

I could buy 10 sheets for maybe 7 bucks, and make 5 holes for each sheet. That

means I could do ALL my mason jars.

Anyone else do this? And I've done the mesh cloth over the jar. Don't want to

do this. The screens are the best for me.

I just want to stop using aluminum ones.

Thanks to anyone who can advise me.

Melody

[Guest guest]

Melody wrote:

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> Lorri:

>

> I don't live near ANY craft stores, so online is my only option. I

> went online and learned all about the various size mesh screens. I

> believe that 14 count or better yet, 18 count would suit my needs.

>

> What do you think?

>

> Thanks much, Melody (p.s.) 7 count is TOO LARGE, I believe

>

Melody,

If my memory serves me correctly I used 7 for beans and lentils , 10 for

general and 14 for tiny seeds. Though 10 count would probably just fine

for most uses. The number signifies how many holes across per inch.

Remember the dividing plastic between the holes take up room in the inch

measurement too. You could use 14 for everything but the holes are so

small it takes longer, to much longer, to drain and I am impatient. :-)

So I only used it when I really needed to.

Lorri in New Hampshire

[Guest guest]

Melody;

I use cheese cloth. One dollars worth lasts for many years. I use a new piece

every time. I use an elastic band, because I don't like the possibility of

metal taste or smell.

Reid

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> Hi all.

>

> Really need some help here. I've been making my own screens (that fit inside

the lid) when you rinse and drain.

>

> I've been noticing that the aluminum or stainless steel that I've been using,

well it's been breaking off and little pieces are left in my sink (and god knows

where else they are going).

>

> I want to replace ALL of the screens in my mason jars with plastic ones. They

won't peel or break off (and they won't certainly prick my fingers). Can't tell

you how many times (when I pick up the screens), I get bloody fingers.

>

> So I said 'why not make more of own screens but this time use plastic " , " and

make my own holes " . I've done this with trays so it's the same thing. I take a

fork, hold it in the gas range and poke some holes.

>

> so I would do the same. My question is " would this be safe for me to do " ,

given all that we know about plastic today.

>

> Or....I could go on ebay and get some sheets of plastic that people use for

crocheting or darning or whatever they do with the plastic sheets. These sheets

have the perfect little holes.

>

> I could buy 10 sheets for maybe 7 bucks, and make 5 holes for each sheet. That

means I could do ALL my mason jars.

>

> Anyone else do this? And I've done the mesh cloth over the jar. Don't want to

do this. The screens are the best for me.

>

> I just want to stop using aluminum ones.

>

> Thanks to anyone who can advise me.

>

> Melody

>

[Guest guest]

Yes!

I finally got to Joanne's a while back and got some of the plastic canvas

sheets, the intent was to use them in the dehydrator. The plastic mesh that

came with the machine was a royal pain, it came in a roll and even after

cutting into sheets it wanted to roll up on me and the edges were SHARP.

So, I got the sheets and they are perfect! I got an extra one to cut for

the mason jars and they are awesome for that! Even after cutting they don't

have sharp edges. You can get them in different sizes, I used 10 and 7 (I

think), one for larger seeds and one for smaller ones.

I don't like using a lot of plastics either but since I'm not really heating

it I don't worry too much about it.

Lorri

Seattle

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Behalf Of Melody

Sent: Saturday, January 09, 2010 6:29 AM

Subject: Need advice on making new screens for lids

for my mason jars.

Hi all.

Really need some help here. I've been making my own screens (that fit inside

the lid) when you rinse and drain.

[Guest guest]

Raw wrote:

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> Yes!

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> I finally got to Joanne's a while back and got some of the plastic canvas

> sheets, the intent was to use them in the dehydrator. The plastic mesh

> that

> came with the machine was a royal pain, it came in a roll and even after

> cutting into sheets it wanted to roll up on me and the edges were SHARP.

> So, I got the sheets and they are perfect! I got an extra one to cut for

> the mason jars and they are awesome for that! Even after cutting they

> don't

> have sharp edges. You can get them in different sizes, I used 10 and 7 (I

> think), one for larger seeds and one for smaller ones.

>

> I don't like using a lot of plastics either but since I'm not really

> heating

> it I don't worry too much about it.

>

> Lorri

>

> Seattle

>

Great minds think alike ;-)

Lorri in New Hampshire

[Guest guest]

Hi, I am new to the group and am interested in the sizing options for screening

out water of mason jars. My name is and am anxiously awaiting my first

order! In addition to eating sprouts (which I loved as a kid) I want to do some

experiments, such as what effect does using carbonated water have on growing

sprouts. That is for another day after I get my first square inch garden

growing!

An idea I had is the use of various sizes of craft hole punches. I have a McGill

punch that is 1/16 " , metal punches that are 1/8 " & 3/16 " , and a Crop-o-Dile. I

have done projects in the past with coffee cans and each of these was a breeze

to punch through that metal.

I posted a picture in the group section of an impromptu lid punching experiment.

They aren't wide mouth inserts. On the top is a metal punch that is 3/16 " .

Middle is the Crop-o-Dile's 1/8 " but that reach to the center is limiting, but

it is so easy to punch through anything. The lower is the McGill 1/16 " with a

longer reach, but more effort to punch.

Take care,

>

> Hi all.

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> Really need some help here. I've been making my own screens (that fit inside

the lid) when you rinse and drain.

>

> I've been noticing that the aluminum or stainless steel that I've been using,

well it's been breaking off and little pieces are left in my sink (and god knows

where else they are going).

>

> I want to replace ALL of the screens in my mason jars with plastic ones. They

won't peel or break off (and they won't certainly prick my fingers). Can't tell

you how many times (when I pick up the screens), I get bloody fingers.

>

> So I said 'why not make more of own screens but this time use plastic " , " and

make my own holes " . I've done this with trays so it's the same thing. I take a

fork, hold it in the gas range and poke some holes.

>

> so I would do the same. My question is " would this be safe for me to do " ,

given all that we know about plastic today.

>

> Or....I could go on ebay and get some sheets of plastic that people use for

crocheting or darning or whatever they do with the plastic sheets. These sheets

have the perfect little holes.

>

> I could buy 10 sheets for maybe 7 bucks, and make 5 holes for each sheet. That

means I could do ALL my mason jars.

>

> Anyone else do this? And I've done the mesh cloth over the jar. Don't want to

do this. The screens are the best for me.

>

> I just want to stop using aluminum ones.

>

> Thanks to anyone who can advise me.

>

> Melody

>

[Guest guest]

PROBLEM SOLVED!!!!! lol

Thank you ALL for the great suggestons.

Didn't want to use cheesecloth (been there, did that). I wanted a permanent

screen thing like the metal but without the fraying and things peeling off and

getting stuck in our socks. My husband has neuropathy and his feet are numb, and

I've stuck myself so many times, I finally said " I'll do plastic inserts " .

So while I don't live near any arts and crafts stores, about 10 blocks from my

home there is a FABRIC store. I always go there to get some odds and ends.

I just took a walk. I asked the guy if he sold needlepoint plastic canvases. He

shook his head and then I said " do you have rolls of plastic sheeting with small

holes? " He said: " Oh sure " .

We walked over the the PERFECT THING FOR ME, and I said " give me a yard,

please " . I forked over $5.00 and I just cut out 25 round things.

I have so much material left over I am good for at least a year.

I have taken all the metal inserts, replaced them, and I'm good to go. They

drain just fine.

And to be on the safe side, I won't pour any water through on top. I'll just

unscrew lid, add water, THEN, I'll re attach the lid, turn jar upside down,

drain completely, tap tap tap, and tilt on my racks.

To me, this is a win win situation. No more metal to cut me, or wind up on my

floor.

And I was looking all over EBAY.

And it was almost in my backyard!!

lol

SO MANY MANY THANKS FOR ALL THE GREAT SUGGESTIONS.

Melody

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> Hey, Melody, save yourself the shipping fee. If you have a local Walmart or

craft store, they sell that plastic for people who do needle point. They are

very inexpensive. You just have to trim them to size.

> ew

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> Need advice on making new screens for lids for

my mason jars.

>

>

>

>

>

> Hi all.

>

> Really need some help here. I've been making my own screens (that fit inside

the lid) when you rinse and drain.

>

> I've been noticing that the aluminum or stainless steel that I've been using,

well it's been breaking off and little pieces are left in my sink (and god knows

where else they are going).

>

> I want to replace ALL of the screens in my mason jars with plastic ones. They

won't peel or break off (and they won't certainly prick my fingers). Can't tell

you how many times (when I pick up the screens), I get bloody fingers.

>

> So I said 'why not make more of own screens but this time use plastic " , " and

make my own holes " . I've done this with trays so it's the same thing. I take a

fork, hold it in the gas range and poke some holes.

>

> so I would do the same. My question is " would this be safe for me to do " ,

given all that we know about plastic today.

>

> Or....I could go on ebay and get some sheets of plastic that people use for

crocheting or darning or whatever they do with the plastic sheets. These sheets

have the perfect little holes.

>

> I could buy 10 sheets for maybe 7 bucks, and make 5 holes for each sheet. That

means I could do ALL my mason jars.

>

> Anyone else do this? And I've done the mesh cloth over the jar. Don't want to

do this. The screens are the best for me.

>

> I just want to stop using aluminum ones.

>

> Thanks to anyone who can advise me.

>

> Melody

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>

[Guest guest]

Melody, today you have learned to ask questions before you give money to e-bay.

For the most part e-bay has good prices, Its the shipping charges that bother

me.

ew

Need advice on making new screens for lids for

my mason jars.

>

>

>

>

>

> Hi all.

>

> Really need some help here. I've been making my own screens (that fit inside

the lid) when you rinse and drain.

>

> I've been noticing that the aluminum or stainless steel that I've been using,

well it's been breaking off and little pieces are left in my sink (and god knows

where else they are going).

>

> I want to replace ALL of the screens in my mason jars with plastic ones. They

won't peel or break off (and they won't certainly prick my fingers). Can't tell

you how many times (when I pick up the screens), I get bloody fingers.

>

> So I said 'why not make more of own screens but this time use plastic " , " and

make my own holes " . I've done this with trays so it's the same thing. I take a

fork, hold it in the gas range and poke some holes.

>

> so I would do the same. My question is " would this be safe for me to do " ,

given all that we know about plastic today.

>

> Or....I could go on ebay and get some sheets of plastic that people use for

crocheting or darning or whatever they do with the plastic sheets. These sheets

have the perfect little holes.

>

> I could buy 10 sheets for maybe 7 bucks, and make 5 holes for each sheet. That

means I could do ALL my mason jars.

>

> Anyone else do this? And I've done the mesh cloth over the jar. Don't want to

do this. The screens are the best for me.

>

> I just want to stop using aluminum ones.

>

> Thanks to anyone who can advise me.

>

> Melody

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

EW:

I've been an EBAY seller for over 10 years and I buy LOTS OF STUFF on ebay. You

are so funny. Anyway, I SPOKE TOO SOON. whatever this material may be, IT'S NOT

PLASTIC. It was nice and firm on the roll.

I cut the round inserts, I placed it in the lids. I rinsed and drained well. I

just went over and checked. It's like cloth. Strong cloth, BUT CLOTH. So it's

not plastic. What the heck did I buy?

I'm out five bucks (thank god it's only $5.00), but really!!! I asked the guy,

" Is this plastic? " and he said " yes " .

I really don't think so. Maybe it's a soft plastic thing with holes??

Anyway, tomorrow I'm taking a walk to another part of town where they just might

have crafts.

But if I ever get to see any of those needlepoint plastic canvases, I'll get the

14 point. And I want HARD plastic, not this malleable stuff.

I can't believe this happened.

I wonder if they all are doing this. I replaced ALL my screens and they looked

just fine, but a few hours later, they turned into wimpy cloth like things.

Oh brother.

Melody

> >

> >

> > Hey, Melody, save yourself the shipping fee. If you have a local Walmart or

craft store, they sell that plastic for people who do needle point. They are

very inexpensive. You just have to trim them to size.

> > ew

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > Need advice on making new screens for lids

for my mason jars.

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > Hi all.

> >

> > Really need some help here. I've been making my own screens (that fit inside

the lid) when you rinse and drain.

> >

> > I've been noticing that the aluminum or stainless steel that I've been

using, well it's been breaking off and little pieces are left in my sink (and

god knows where else they are going).

> >

> > I want to replace ALL of the screens in my mason jars with plastic ones.

They won't peel or break off (and they won't certainly prick my fingers). Can't

tell you how many times (when I pick up the screens), I get bloody fingers.

> >

> > So I said 'why not make more of own screens but this time use plastic " , " and

make my own holes " . I've done this with trays so it's the same thing. I take a

fork, hold it in the gas range and poke some holes.

> >

> > so I would do the same. My question is " would this be safe for me to do " ,

given all that we know about plastic today.

> >

> > Or....I could go on ebay and get some sheets of plastic that people use for

crocheting or darning or whatever they do with the plastic sheets. These sheets

have the perfect little holes.

> >

> > I could buy 10 sheets for maybe 7 bucks, and make 5 holes for each sheet.

That means I could do ALL my mason jars.

> >

> > Anyone else do this? And I've done the mesh cloth over the jar. Don't want

to do this. The screens are the best for me.

> >

> > I just want to stop using aluminum ones.

> >

> > Thanks to anyone who can advise me.

> >

> > Melody

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

I remember my mother telling me as a child to beware of wimpy cloth like

things. Take it back to where you bought it and get your money back. Maybe take

something plastic with you to do a little show and tell.

ew

Need advice on making new screens for lids

for my mason jars.

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > Hi all.

> >

> > Really need some help here. I've been making my own screens (that fit inside

the lid) when you rinse and drain.

> >

> > I've been noticing that the aluminum or stainless steel that I've been

using, well it's been breaking off and little pieces are left in my sink (and

god knows where else they are going).

> >

> > I want to replace ALL of the screens in my mason jars with plastic ones.

They won't peel or break off (and they won't certainly prick my fingers). Can't

tell you how many times (when I pick up the screens), I get bloody fingers.

> >

> > So I said 'why not make more of own screens but this time use plastic " , " and

make my own holes " . I've done this with trays so it's the same thing. I take a

fork, hold it in the gas range and poke some holes.

> >

> > so I would do the same. My question is " would this be safe for me to do " ,

given all that we know about plastic today.

> >

> > Or....I could go on ebay and get some sheets of plastic that people use for

crocheting or darning or whatever they do with the plastic sheets. These sheets

have the perfect little holes.

> >

> > I could buy 10 sheets for maybe 7 bucks, and make 5 holes for each sheet.

That means I could do ALL my mason jars.

> >

> > Anyone else do this? And I've done the mesh cloth over the jar. Don't want

to do this. The screens are the best for me.

> >

> > I just want to stop using aluminum ones.

> >

> > Thanks to anyone who can advise me.

> >

> > Melody

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Melody wrote:

>

>

> EW:

>

> I've been an EBAY seller for over 10 years and I buy LOTS OF STUFF on

> ebay. You are so funny. Anyway, I SPOKE TOO SOON. whatever this

> material may be, IT'S NOT PLASTIC. It was nice and firm on the roll.

>

> I cut the round inserts, I placed it in the lids. I rinsed and drained

> well. I just went over and checked. It's like cloth. Strong cloth, BUT

> CLOTH. So it's not plastic. What the heck did I buy?

>

> I'm out five bucks (thank god it's only $5.00), but really!!! I asked

> the guy, " Is this plastic? " and he said " yes " .

>

> I really don't think so. Maybe it's a soft plastic thing with holes??

>

> Anyway, tomorrow I'm taking a walk to another part of town where they

> just might have crafts.

>

> But if I ever get to see any of those needlepoint plastic canvases,

> I'll get the 14 point. And I want HARD plastic, not this malleable stuff.

>

> I can't believe this happened.

>

> I wonder if they all are doing this. I replaced ALL my screens and

> they looked just fine, but a few hours later, they turned into wimpy

> cloth like things.

>

> Oh brother.

>

> Melody

>

Melody,

It seems like you might have got cross stitch fabric. It to is measured

by holes per inch but it is not meant to get wet. Is there a s

craft store any where near you?

Lorri in New Hampshire

[Guest guest]

No, there is no s store near me. There's NOTHING near me. I had big

hopes for this fabric store. I really believed the guy. Well, since I cut it

all up, I'm not going to bother. I'll use this until I find some HARD plastic

things.

I just might make my own. I MADE EVERYTHING ELSE.

lol

Melody

[Guest guest]

Hi Melody,

I found the screen I use on my jars at Home Depot.  It was in the department

for screening used to repair window screens.  They had two choices:  Aluminum

screen or Black Plastic screen...I selected the plastic and it works beautifully

on my mason jars.  I purchased the smallest piece they had for about $5.00.  I

just cut it into the size needed for each jar, wash it in the sink with warm

soapy water and put it on the jar and put the rubber band around it.  It works

beautifully. Good Luck!

Billie

    

          

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From: Melody <eliz7212@...>

Subject: Re: Need advice on making new screens for lids

for my mason jars.

Date: Saturday, January 9, 2010, 5:12 PM

 

No, there is no s store near me. There's NOTHING near me. I had big

hopes for this fabric store. I really believed the guy. Well, since I cut it

all up, I'm not going to bother. I'll use this until I find some HARD plastic

things.

I just might make my own. I MADE EVERYTHING ELSE.

lol

Melody

[Guest guest]

If you have a hardware - or other window screen store near you that does

re-screening, they will give you scraps left over from jobs. I get lots, for

free, because I put them in the bottoms of my flower pots to keep soil from

washing out and bugs from crawling in. Master Gardener hint.

ew

Re: Need advice on making new screens for lids

for my mason jars.

Date: Saturday, January 9, 2010, 5:12 PM

No, there is no s store near me. There's NOTHING near me. I had big hopes

for this fabric store. I really believed the guy. Well, since I cut it all up,

I'm not going to bother. I'll use this until I find some HARD plastic things.

I just might make my own. I MADE EVERYTHING ELSE.

lol

Melody

[Guest guest]

Good suggestion.  I will try this next week at Home Depot and my other

neighborhood Hardware store.

    

          

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From: Melody <eliz7212verizon (DOT) net>

Subject: Re: Need advice on making new screens for lids

for my mason jars.

Date: Saturday, January 9, 2010, 5:12 PM

No, there is no s store near me. There's NOTHING near me. I had big hopes

for this fabric store. I really believed the guy. Well, since I cut it all up,

I'm not going to bother. I'll use this until I find some HARD plastic things.

I just might make my own. I MADE EVERYTHING ELSE.

lol

Melody

[Guest guest]

Melody. Google and or do a search for Sprout Ease Econo Sprouter Toppers . These

are one piece plastic caps for Ball sprouting jars and are exactly what your

looking for I think. They come in three sizes with different mesh sizes (all

plastic one piece - no metal) depending on the size of your sprouts. I bought

them a while back and they weren't easy to find, but they were fairly

inexpensive. They are the same plastic covers that used to come with the

discontinued platic clear sprouting tubes. Good luck w/ the search.... by the

way, Ive given up on the glass Ball jars and only use the plastic cups that they

use on Sprout people videos, I guarantee if you buy a couple of these sprouting

cups with built in strainer, you'll never go back to the ball jars....except

maybe to help green the sprouts at the last stages of the sprout

cultivation...these cups are amazingly easy to use and yield fantastic

sprouts....best of luck in whichever you choose !.....peace and love......,

NYC

From: eliz7212@...

Date: Sun, 10 Jan 2010 01:12:56 +0000

Subject: Re: Need advice on making new screens for lids

for my mason jars.

No, there is no s store near me. There's NOTHING near me. I had big hopes

for this fabric store. I really believed the guy. Well, since I cut it all up,

I'm not going to bother. I'll use this until I find some HARD plastic things.

I just might make my own. I MADE EVERYTHING ELSE.

lol

Melody

[Guest guest]

Some Whole Foods Stores sell seed for sprouting and they have supplies

including those plastic mesh lids. Call ahead. The store where I shop does not

have them, the store where my daughter shops does.

ew

Re: Need advice on making new screens for lids

for my mason jars.

No, there is no s store near me. There's NOTHING near me. I had big hopes

for this fabric store. I really believed the guy. Well, since I cut it all up,

I'm not going to bother. I'll use this until I find some HARD plastic things.

I just might make my own. I MADE EVERYTHING ELSE.

lol

Melody