Putting Honey into Glass Jars

[Acebird]

When we open a fresh jar for the first time we use a one piece plastic cap on the jar.  That way the lid is easy to clean and it won't rust.  A wet wash cloth will clean the glass threads of the jar.  You only need one or two plastic lids.

[BeeMaster2]

Acebird,
I used the white plastic lids this past year. They look much nicer than the metal lids. I liked them a lot until jar after jar with them on leaked. I kept tightening them but not matter how tight they were they leaked. The minute they were leaned over, the honey would seep out of the lid and make the jar sticky.
I won't use them again.
JIm

[Acebird]

I am not sure they are meant to be leak proof.  There are too many imperfections in the glass rim which is why a rubber seal is incorporated for canning.  You can use a metal seal top and use the plastic lid to keep it on for a good seal.  That way you don't give up the convenience of washing the screw top and dealing with rust.  The jar we have in use stays upright so there is no concern for a leak proof seal.

[BeeMaster2]

Brian,
Most of mine go to my work and my wife's work or in a customers car when they leave the house. They usually end up on their side during transit. I was constantly pulling jars out of my drawer at work that were sticky. I tried adding the metal lid but that does not work.
Jim

[Acebird]

Are you warming the lids first?  You put them in a sauce pan and bring them to a boil.  The instant they boil and it is a soft boil you pull them off the heat.  This will soften the rubber so it will conform with the glass imperfections.  This only works one time which is why you cannot reuse the lids for canning.
Jim, this is a lot of work for honey.  Something I would not do.  What I would do is find a cardboard container that would keep the jars upright during transit.  If you don't like wine find someone that does and trade them honey for the containers.  Teach them about mead and you will get back ten fold what you gave away.

This lesson is in the bible ... somewhere I don't read books.