Miron Glass Bottles

One of our members wrote:

I have a question about the Miron glass bottles. Do you have any tricks for knowing how much oil is in a bottle? They are so dark that you cannot see through the glass.

Thanks for asking.  You may have some success by holding the bottle up against a very strong light, especially if the oil is dark in color.  I have had more success with this method with the larger bottles--the 5 ml and 30 ml bottles are the most difficult to "shine through".  After years of measuring and estimating EO's, I have developed a pretty good skill at guessing, by shaking the bottle and hearing where the oil surface is.  The other possibility, if you need to know a more exact figure, is to purchase 5 ml disposable pipettes.  You can then squeeze the bulb, draw the oil out of the bottle, and measure what you have. 

When filling Miron Violettglass bottles, I have come to use a 5ml Pipettor, which looks like a big plastic syringe.  (Note:  You must also purchase disposable tips, if you are thinking of purchasing one of these.)  In this way, I can eliminate guesswork, and hold a very tight measuring unit.  It also saves a lot of time, if you are filling many small bottles.

We will be placing an order for Miron Bottles during the current Winter order.  Some of the prices that some of you have asked about include:  

NEW PRICES as of 12-02-2013

• Spray caps for 100 ml bottles:  $1.35 each ($14.85 / dozen)
• Miron violetglass bowl:  $24.00  (Note:  Holds 100 ml--about 4 ounces+).
• Apothecary bottle, 250 ml:  $16.50
• Wideneck jar, 50 ml with black cap: $2.55 ($28.05 / dozen)