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Waxed canning strings

The most important step in canning food is probably sealing the container. These heavily waxed strings made cans and jars airtight when pressed around the edges of the lid. The heat of the freshly-cooked food in the jar or can softened the wax to make the seal.
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    • Student Programs
    • Scout Programs
    • Family Programs
    • Adult Programs
  • Exhibits/Collections
    • Exhibits >
      • Water/Ways Video Tour
      • Growing Pleasanton
      • Brickworks
      • What in the World
    • History of Pleasanton
    • Video - Museum on Main Moments
    • Collections
    • Research >
      • Newspaper Research
    • Photographs
    • Things to Donate?
  • Events
    • Ghost Walk
    • Wines & Valentines
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    • EDI Statement
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    • Administrative Documents
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  • Facility Rentals
  • Blog
  • A Discussion With... Stitching California