Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago

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One of the biggest mistakes beginner canners make is tightening the bands too much.


Your bands should go on finger-tip tight, not cranked on as hard as possible.

Overtightening can actually interfere with proper sealing during the waterbath canning process.


If you’re new to waterbath canning and want a simple beginner-friendly guide to help you understand the process, I created a free resource to help.

Download my free Beginner’s Roadmap to Waterbath Canning here:
thisandthatwithdenise.systeme.io/waterbath-canning-roadmap

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