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Post by Pistol Pete 1911 on Jul 6, 2018 15:59:54 GMT -5
My mushroom came in, 8 oz in all. Now what do I do with it? Big arse Mason jar? How do I keep it long term?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2018 16:11:04 GMT -5
Now that you enjoy this blend so much buy enough back up to cellar for your future đź‘Śđź‘Ť
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Post by pepesdad1 on Jul 6, 2018 17:00:13 GMT -5
STM is some great tasting tobacco. Just enough Lat to make you happy if you aren't a Lat lover.
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Post by AJ on Jul 6, 2018 18:12:10 GMT -5
I suggest you store it in 1/2 pint mason jars. This way you’ll only have a couple of ounces open at the time.
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Post by haebar on Jul 6, 2018 18:41:29 GMT -5
I suggest you store it in 1/2 pint mason jars. This way you’ll only have a couple of ounces open at the time. AJ I second what AJ said; you will need about four of them for the 8 oz. |
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Post by Dramatwist on Jul 6, 2018 18:59:25 GMT -5
AJ is right.
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Post by william on Jul 6, 2018 21:29:17 GMT -5
What those guys above all said. These are Ball wide mouth jars from Target. You can also get a box of a dozen lids (not rings) for cheap in case you open and close one a lot--stick a new one in just to be on the safe side.  |
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Post by trailboss on Jul 6, 2018 22:36:19 GMT -5
The only problem with wife mouth jars, is that they are not stackable for me. If that is not an issue for you, the wide opening is a plus.
If you are new to mason jars, always look closely at the glass rim and silicone seal on the disc, a small piece of tobacco can compromise the seal... not a big problem in short term storage, but can be long term.
I second the advice on half pint jars.. I do have several half gallon jars that I wish were divvied up into smaller jars, but since they already have some years aging on them, they will be rejarred later than sooner.
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Post by exbenedict on Jul 6, 2018 22:51:27 GMT -5
William -
I was wondering, do you print out the labels for the wide mouth jars or are you peeling them off the tins and putting them on there? Just curious. Thanks!
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Post by Ronv69 on Jul 6, 2018 23:13:53 GMT -5
I use the Ball labels that dissolve in the sink.
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Post by william on Jul 6, 2018 23:20:36 GMT -5
William - I was wondering, do you print out the labels for the wide mouth jars or are you peeling them off the tins and putting them on there? Just curious. Thanks! --I use round Avery labels (22830) available at most office supply stores. Avery has a website where you simply key in your label number and then insert your image. Your final result is a PDF file you can print using your own printer. I just download a picture of the tin from the web, use photo processing software to make a 2 1/2 inch round image, and insert those into the online Avery template. Once you get the hang of it, there's nothing to it. |
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Post by william on Jul 7, 2018 6:48:33 GMT -5
The only problem with wife mouth jars, is that they are not stackable for me. If that is not an issue for you, the wide opening is a plus. If you are new to mason jars, always look closely at the glass rim and silicone seal on the disc, a small piece of tobacco can compromise the seal... not a big problem in short term storage, but can be long term. I second the advice on half pint jars.. I do have several half gallon jars that I wish were divvied up into smaller jars, but since they already have some years aging on them, they will be rejarred later than sooner. You are right trailboss. They do not stack well. I suppose their utility would depend on the size of one's "cellar" and how much space is available. This is the best I can do since I cannot really stack them vertically.....  |
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Post by Baboo on Jul 7, 2018 7:45:54 GMT -5
I've kept my pound of Shortcut to Mushrooms in a big Mason jar for about 3 or 4 years now... still fresh as a daisy.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2018 7:46:24 GMT -5
Sorry, not the best picture but a good example of the perfect small jar for me, blends I smoke often and near by in my bedroom. They hold 3 oz of tobacco without packing to firm. The four you see stacked on a shoe shelf are the 3 oz Ball jars available at Walmart. Cost under $9.00 for a dozen and you can always pick up extra lids without replacing the ring. The lids hold up for quite some time, I’m pleased 👌👍 they stack well. For long term storage I use the pint size or quart depending what blend I’m storing and for how long of a period.  |
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Post by Cramptholomew on Jul 9, 2018 18:58:12 GMT -5
I have a TON of 8oz Ball Mason jars. They stack very well. I started off with the more squat variety, and they stack well too, but I like the taller jars better for some reason.  They travel well too.  |
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Post by Pistol Pete 1911 on Jul 9, 2018 20:42:20 GMT -5
What about the small plastic tubs like what you would use as a tupperdore, the ones with the rubber seal. Or is plastic just a no-no?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2018 20:47:11 GMT -5
What about the small plastic tubs like what you would use as a tupperdore, the ones with the rubber seal. Or is plastic just a no-no? Good for short term while your smoking the blend. Not recommend for long term use, poor seal therefore constant air getting in those plastic containers and may dry out your tobacco’s pretty darn fast. Just my experience. |
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Post by Pistol Pete 1911 on Jul 9, 2018 20:51:00 GMT -5
What about the small plastic tubs like what you would use as a tupperdore, the ones with the rubber seal. Or is plastic just a no-no?    Good for short term while your smoking the blend. Not recommend for long term use, poor seal therefore constant air getting in those plastic containers and may dry out your tobacco’s pretty darn fast. Just my experience. Thanks 4 the information. So by this Theory would my tobacco be safe for 2 weeks in giant prescription pill bottles while I'm in California? |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2018 20:56:32 GMT -5
Good for short term while your smoking the blend. Not recommend for long term use, poor seal therefore constant air getting in those plastic containers and may dry out your tobacco’s pretty darn fast. Just my experience. Thanks 4 the information. So by this Theory would my tobacco be safe for 2 weeks in giant prescription pill bottles while I'm in California? I’ve done it that way and for 2 weeks you should be fine. Have a safe trip as well. |
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