Is there a difference in Mason jars?

All Mason jars are not created equal. They are remarkably similar to commercially used jars, but the biggest difference is that real Mason jars have a wider rim that gives them a better sealing surface.

How do you identify Mason jars?

Many Ball mason jars have a number printed on the bottom of the jar, but this is a mold number that does not indicate the year of production. Rather, the mold number tells you where the jar was positioned on the glass-making machine that was used to produce it.

Which Mason jars are best?

Here are the best Mason jars:Best Mason jars overall: Ball Mason jars.Best with smooth sides: Anchor Hocking Mason jars.Best with wide mouths: Kerr wide-mouth Mason jars.Best with bail tops: Bormioli Rocco bail top Mason jars.Best with handles: Libbey handled drinking Mason jars.Aug 27, 2020

What are the names of Mason jars?

types of mason jars4 oz. / quarter-pint. Mini storage/spice jar Jelly jar.8 oz. / half-pint. Elite wide mouth jar Wide mouth jar. 12 oz. / Three-quarters pint. 14 oz. Sure seal bail storage jar.16 oz. / pint. Elite wide mouth jar Regular mouth jar. 24 oz. / pint-and-a-half. 28 oz. / pint-and-three-quarters. 32 oz. / quart.More items