F Murtz wrote:
> 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
> To seal jam I used to wet cellophane with vinegar then place it on the
> jar with an elastic band and as it dried it would shrink hollow
> making a part vacuum, you can not do this with the plastic stuff.

You'd be better off doing it the safe way!