In article >, says...
>
> Nancy2 wrote:
> > On May 10, 1:31 am, F Murtz > wrote:
> >> Anyone know where to get real cellophane, AU pref.
> >> I used to seal jam jars with it.
> >> The modern stuff called celophane is not cellophane and is made from pe.
> >> I think it is an other word stolen from us like *** which does not mean
> >> the same any more.
> >
> > What is "pe?"
> >
> > Do you mean paraffin, not cellophane? Cellophane here in the US has
> > been the same clear, papery crisp product since at least the 40s. You
> > couldn't seal anything with it without putting tape around it to hold
> > it in place.
> >
> > Paraffin is wax-like; I have used it to seal jellies and jams.
> >
> > N.
> >
> Almost all the "cellophane" sold now is not cellophane, it is
> Polyethylene, cellophane is made from cellulose

Still cellulose cellophane in the UK

http://www.jamjarshop.com/shop/produ...atid=38&pid=64

I've just seen their very cute red and white spotty metal lids, may
be seriously tempted :-)

http://www.jamjarshop.com/buy/jarlid063x120/?catid=3

Janet.