Candy Glass

Everything You Should Know About Candy Jars

Candy jars or cookie jars are functional and ornamental glass jars made from ceramic or glass and often a staple in any typical American home, and also, all across the world. In England, they are referred to as biscuit tins or jars. The type of jars is used to store various kinds of candy and other sweet treats. Sometimes, they are even used to store currency as in coins, like a piggy-bank.

Candy jars have been utilized in Britain since concluding part of the 18th century. These jars, or biscuit tins, were primarily fashioned from glass with accompanying metal lids. Glass jars became fashionable in the Unites States around 1929, known as the Great Depression Era, and many were typically made of glass with metal covers. Stoneware emerged as the more trendy choice for jars beginning from the 1930s, and many early editions have plain tube-like shape and in most cases, adorned with floral or leaf motifs or embellished with markers which are distinctive.

The first ceramic candy glass jar was first manufactured by the Brush Pottery Company in Ohio. This eponymous candy glass jar was green in color and had the word ‘cookies’ emblazoned on the exterior. After the introduction of the famous Brush jar, other manufacturers, recognizing the business potential, began copying the idea, and came up with their own versions of candy glass jars designed with motifs like vegetables, fruit, figures and animals. Some candy glass jars also had capricious designs such as Little Red Riding Hood. A few candy glass jar manufacturers rose to celebrity status with the culmination of the Golden Era of candy jar production between the 40s through the 70s.

For candy glass jar collectors, McCoy candy glass jars which were made in Roseville, Ohio became highly-sought after items. McCoy manufactured candy glass jars circa 1939 until they ceased production in 1987. The Company’s debut jar, dubbed ‘mammy’ is considered one of the most priceless jars around. If one is found intact, it can be sold for thousands upon thousand of dollars. McCoy was also known to churn out fruit and vegetable jars, all though without a doubt, it is their candy jars which caused such a sensation.

Another highly-respected candy jar maker is the American Bisque from Williamstown in West Virginia. Their distinctive candy jars (which are also priceless collectibles), are embellished with many famous cartoon personalities.

Red Wing of Minnesota, Metlox Pottery from California, Shawnee Pottery from Ohio and Abingdon Pottery from Illinois are also very famous candy jar makers.

The late artist Andy Warhol loved jars so much, that he had a personal collection (mostly procured from flea markets at bargain prices) of about 175 ceramic jars. Perhaps it was this act that greatly influenced America, and not long after, started the candy jar collecting craze. Mr. Warhol’s ‘little’ hobby received widespread coverage in the media, as his collection comprised rare candy jars from the 1930s and 40s. His collection fetched an amazing amount of 250, 000 when they were auctioned in 1987.

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DiscountMugs.com is a large distribution company based in Miami, Florida. They are web-based and factory-direct which allows them to keep prices lower than the rest of the competition. They also have a huge selection of glassware from beer mugs and champagne flutes to shot glasses and candy jars.

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Stainless Steel Candy Dish Mold $59.95 Create Fused Glass Candy Bowls – A Treat No Studio Should Be Without. Slump your fuse glass over this Candy Dish mold to create festive a candy or nut dishes. Mold measures 9 x 8 x 3 tall. Opening measures 6.5 in diameter. Reusable stainless steel mold is extremely durable and can be fired many times. Apply kiln wash before use.

Candy Cane Casting Mold $13.95 Create delightful paperweights, fused pieces to incorporate into larger projects and suncatchers. Sturdy ceramic mold will last through many firings and fit easily into a table top kiln. Mold size 4-1/2 x 3-1/2 x 1-1/4 deep. Delphi Tip Create many candy canes, attach a hook and string, and hang on your tree as custom fused glass ornaments.

Candy Hearts Casting Mold $13.95 Create delightful paperweights, fused pieces to incorporate into larger projects and suncatchers. Sturdy ceramic mold will last through many firings. Mold size 4 square x 1 deep. Shape measures 2-1/2 x 3 x 1/2 deep. Candy hearts read Love, Kiss Me and Be Mine.

Spectrum Candy Apple Red Waterglass Silvercoats Mirror Stained Glass $14.75 This striking mirrored glass is perfect for those special projects that demand brilliance. The bright, reflective silver-coat is applied on one side, so remember to take extra care of it by minimizing grinding and using a mirror edge sealant to keep projects from deteriorating over time. Christmas lights project courtesy of Spectrum Glass Studios. Stepping stone from Tiffany Garden II book 6349.

Candy Wrapper Casting Mold $12.95 Create delightful paperweights, fused pieces to incorporate into larger projects and suncatchers. Sturdy ceramic mold will last through many firings and fit easily into a table top kiln. Mold size 4-1/4 x 3 x 1 deep.

Mini Candy Bowl $20.95 Ideal For Small Kilns About 5 in diameter . Designed specifically for the Hot Box and other small format kilns, this slumping mold opens up a world of possibilities. Hand thrown ceramic mold is made from special clay and designed to withstand many firings. Now you can use your kiln to its full potential.

7 Snowflake Candy Dish $26.95 Firelight Form Ceramic Molds are easy to use, and durable for countless firings. It and 39;s never been so easy to create custom home décor. Pre-drilled; always remember to elevate molds for proper air circulation. Apply kiln wash before use. Measures 7 by 7 by 3/4 deep.

Glassline Bubble Pen – Cotton Candy $8.95 No Mixing Required. Easily add colorful bubbles to your fused glass art. No mixing is required, Glassline Bubble Pens are ready to go. Fuse between layers of fusible glass. Works with both 90 and 96 COE. Lead free and food safe. 2 oz. bottle. Delphi Tip To cover a wide area, paint on color using a soft brush. For fine lines use our 3 Tip Set (item 80216).

Cotton Candy Pink Opal Pebbles – 96 Coe $10.95 For Casting Convenience, Clarity and Color. Perfect for casting, System 96 Pebbles feature unsurpassed clarity. Flat bottomed, round topped, uniform sized glass pebbles are ideal as fused design elements. Use them to easy create circles and embellishments, or use them to create custom fused jewelry. System 96 glass pebbles also make gorgeous bumpy textures when tack fused. See project below for even more ideas. ½ lb, about 100 pieces. 96 COE. Opaque glass. Wild cherries project by Lisa Vogt. Images courtesy of Spectrum Glass.

1/4 Sheet Candy Apple Red On Murano Spirit – 96 Coe $47.95 Dichroic Spirit Specially developed by Delphi and 39;s fusing experts. System 96 Spirit dichroic is a truly breathtaking glass. Spirit Dichroic glass produces an amazing, unique pattern of reflected and transmitted color. Treat yourself to this incredible dichroic glass. Spirit Murano glass is a combination of crystal clear, ivory and black. Quarter sheet about 8 x 8 (see image below). 96 COE. Blue dish below created by Delphi artist Melanie Churchill with Dichroic Spirit 9SVAPT and mold 128900. Tray created by artist Jaime Dobson with Dichroic Spirit 9SMCA and mold 4213. Weaved tray created by Melanie Churchill with assorted Dichroic Spirit and mold 128900.

4 X 4 Candy Apple Red On Murano Spirit – 96 Coe $16.95 Dichroic Spirit Specially developed by Delphi and 39;s fusing experts. System 96 Spirit dichroic is a truly breathtaking glass. Spirit Dichroic glass produces an amazing, unique pattern of reflected and transmitted color. Treat yourself to this incredible dichroic glass. Spirit Murano glass is a combination of crystal clear, ivory and black. 96 COE. Blue dish below created by Delphi artist Melanie Churchill with Dichroic Spirit 9SVAPT and mold 128900. Tray created by artist Jaime Dobson with Dichroic Spirit 9SMCA and mold 4213. Weaved tray created by Melanie Churchill with assorted Dichroic Spirit and mold 128900.

7 Three Section Round Candy Dish $23.95 Firelight Form Ceramic Molds are easy to use, and durable for countless firings. It and 39;s never been so easy to create custom home décor. Pre-drilled; always remember to elevate molds for proper air circulation. Apply kiln wash before use. Measures 7 by 1/2 deep. Image courtesy of Firelight Form Molds.

8-1/4 Three Section Round Candy Dish With Lip $34.95 Firelight Form Ceramic Molds are easy to use, and durable for countless firings. It and 39;s never been so easy to create custom home décor. Pre-drilled; always remember to elevate molds for proper air circulation. Apply kiln wash before use. Measures 8-1/4 by 1 deep with 7/8 wide lip.

2 Oz Candy Apple Dichroic Frit On Clear – 90 Coe $36.95 Imagine the Possibilities CBS rainbow dichroic coating covers a remarkable 80% of the frit surface area, a percentage unmatched by similar products in the market. On clear glass frit, particles range from coarse to mosaic frit size. 2 oz. 90 COE. Glass is transparent. Smaller image shows the texture of the frit, larger image shows the color (on black reflected).

2 Oz Candy Apple Dichroic Frit On Black – 90 Coe $36.95 Imagine the Possibilities CBS rainbow dichroic coating covers a remarkable 80% of the frit surface area, a percentage unmatched by similar products in the market. On black glass frit, particles range from coarse to mosaic frit size. 2 oz. 90 COE. Glass is opaque. Smaller image shows the texture of the frit, larger image shows the color (on black reflected).

Bullseye Petal Pink Opal Thin Stained Glass $20.35 Luminous, light cotton candy pink. Bullseye Thin Glass is perfect for fused glass jewelry and other fusing projects because it and 39;s lightweight and very easy to cut. Thin-rolled is 2 mm thick and tested compatible for fusing. 90 COE. Please note This glass may arrive as a striker which will mature to its target color and opacity during firing. Exact color and opacity of unfired sheet glass may vary.

Glass Tree Candy Dish $7.99 Glass tree candy dish. Size 7″.

10 X 5 Three Section Rectangular Candy Dish $25.95 Firelight Form Ceramic Molds are easy to use, and durable for countless firings. It and 39;s never been so easy to create custom home décor. Pre-drilled; always remember to elevate molds for proper air circulation. Apply kiln wash before use. Measures 10 by 5 by 1/2 deep.

Bullseye Petal Pink Opal Double Rolled Stained Glass $16.75 Luminous, light cotton candy pink. Great for high-quality kiln work. The flatter double-rolled glass minimizes bubble entrapment. Standard thickness is 3 mm. Please note This glass may arrive as a striker which will mature to its target color and opacity during firing. Exact color and opacity of unfired sheet glass may vary.

Handcrafted Candy Apple Dichroic Tribal Belly Ring $10.99 Handcrafted Candy Apple Dichroic Tribal Belly Ring Get a little wild with this dazzling red tribal navel ring. This handmade belly ring is artisan crafted in the USA. Dichroic glass body jewelry. Specifications: 14 Gauge (1.6mm), 7/16″ (11mm), Anodized Titanium, 316L Surgical Grade Stainless Steel, Dichroic Glass, 5mm Ball, Handmade in the USA

Peppermint Millefiori – 96 Coe $14.95 Fun patterned slices made from premium System 96® glass. These colorful patterned glass slices can add a burst of excitement to any fused or flameworked project. Red and white opal glass melts out creating the perfect peppermint candy. 1/2 oz. pack. 96 COE. A Delphi Exclusive. Note Colors do appear darker and fire lighter as shown below.

Peppermint Millefiori – 90 Coe $14.95 Fun patterned slices made from premium Bullseye glass. These colorful patterned glass slices can add a burst of excitement to any fused or flameworked project. Red and white opal glass melts out creating the perfect peppermint candy. 1/2 oz. pack. 90 COE. Snowman family platter shown below incorporating peppermint millefiori as snowman buttons created by artist Kim Heenan.

SHARKS 31oz Glass Candy Jar $20.45 SHARKS 31oz Glass Candy Jar An Officially Licensed Candy Jar decorated with a hand-crafted metal Team Logo. Just add candy and you’ll have the perfect gift for the Sports Fan with a ‘Sweet Tooth’.

BLUES 31oz Glass Candy Jar $20.45 BLUES 31oz Glass Candy Jar An Officially Licensed Candy Jar decorated with a hand-crafted metal Team Logo. Just add candy and you’ll have the perfect gift for the Sports Fan with a ‘Sweet Tooth’.

BLACKHAWKS 31oz Glass Candy Jar $20.45 BLACKHAWKS 31oz Glass Candy Jar An Officially Licensed Candy Jar decorated with a hand-crafted metal Team Logo. Just add candy and you’ll have the perfect gift for the Sports Fan with a ‘Sweet Tooth’.

STARS 31oz Glass Candy Jar $20.45 STARS 31oz Glass Candy Jar An Officially Licensed Candy Jar decorated with a hand-crafted metal Team Logo. Just add candy and you’ll have the perfect gift for the Sports Fan with a ‘Sweet Tooth’.

DEVILS 31oz Glass Candy Jar $20.45 DEVILS 31oz Glass Candy Jar An Officially Licensed Candy Jar decorated with a hand-crafted metal Team Logo. Just add candy and you’ll have the perfect gift for the Sports Fan with a ‘Sweet Tooth’.

THRASHERS 31oz Glass Candy Jar $20.45 THRASHERS 31oz Glass Candy Jar An Officially Licensed Candy Jar decorated with a hand-crafted metal Team Logo. Just add candy and you’ll have the perfect gift for the Sports Fan with a ‘Sweet Tooth’.

SENATORS 31oz Glass Candy Jar $20.45 SENATORS 31oz Glass Candy Jar An Officially Licensed Candy Jar decorated with a hand-crafted metal Team Logo. Just add candy and you’ll have the perfect gift for the Sports Fan with a ‘Sweet Tooth’.