Amazing Jars
I meant to write this review for AmericanaGloriana a long time ago and life got in the way but here I am now to tell the Amazon community how incredible these jars are.<br /><br />When I first received them, I noticed that the paint was chipping off two of the jar lids. Even a very gentle fingernail scratch tore the black clean off. I contacted the seller and she was not only polite, but kept communication with me as she sent out not two, but FOUR replacement  lids. I was blown away with that level of care. If there are any issues with your jars be sure to contact the seller first! But please, be polite about it!<br /><br />Now on to the jars themselves.<br /><br />AmericanaGloriana really makes a beautiful set of mason jars here that go perfectly with the industrial/rustic theme I have in my apartment. The black paint with the copper brush give a really neat looking aged feel to the jars. The copper is in just the right places. It's not overdone, nor is it too little. The paint job is just outstanding.<br /><br />Despite being painted, the jars are, for the most part, surprisingly tough. I bumped the jar bodies a couple times and not a fleck of paint chipped off which was impressive. I don't know what Gloriana's process is for securing paint to the glass but whatever it is it works. This isn't to say you can be rough with them, any painted surface will not be bulletproof. A serious knock or scratch could potentially chip the paint. So be careful with these. They are works of art and should be treated as such. It's clear that Gloriana puts in a great deal of effort with these sets.<br /><br />There is a point I want to bring up. They're not against the seller's abilities nor the product itself; it is merely to serve as a heads up so no one complains about this after the fact. No matter what type of soap you put in the soap dispenser, you run the risk of the soap eating away at the paint. No combination of paints and clearcoats you could buy at an art or hobby store will resist prolonged exposure to soap. The paint on the threads of the mason jar has peeled due to this, but it's where the lid goes so you can't even see it. I ordered another soap dispenser just to see if my mechanical engineer brain can think of how to maybe prevent it. Just be aware that is the nature of the beast with that item in the set. It is not the product's fault.<br /><br />All in all these jars are not just functional pieces but works of art. They function great and look even better. Plus, you're supporting someone who is putting their heart into their works and not just some big company!
Rating: 5 stars