On 5/11/2013 9:42 AM, Janet wrote:
> 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.
>
Those are cute! I like the red & white checkerboard, too.

Jill