Honey weight, lug closure & ribbed-body design
Six practical decisions for the 12 oz honey-weight skep.
BGP-FS-3584 works to the familiar 12 oz honey-weight half-skep envelope. It stands 95.3 mm high, measures approximately 93.2 × 69.3 mm across its oblong body, and has 9 US fl oz overflow capacity. The 58-2020 finish accepts a metal lug lid—not a 58-400 screw cap—and the same distinction matters when consolidating cap inventory across an apiary range.
Honey weight and fluid capacity are different
The jar is sold for roughly 12 oz or 340 g of honey by weight, while its liquid overflow is only about 9 fl oz. Natural variation in moisture and temperature changes honey density, so establish the declared fill by checkweight and use the glass ribs as a visual fill reference only after testing the actual harvest.
The skep shape needs centered filling
The jar's oblong footprint and sloping ribbed shoulders bring the sidewall close to the 58 mm mouth. Center the nozzle and control insertion depth so honey does not track along the shoulder or sealing land. A clean cutoff preserves both cap application and the transparent product presentation between the ribs.
Use the correct 58-2020 lug lid
This finish closes with a short twist and a small number of lugs. A 58-400 continuous-thread cap will not engage correctly even though both are described as 58 mm. Specify lid depth, lug pattern and liner compound from the production finish drawing and verify applied position after the honey has reached its final temperature.
Ribs create grip and optical distortion
The horizontal coils give fingers a tactile purchase and amplify highlights through the honey, but they also distort fine artwork and can make small bubbles more visible. Keep branding and mandatory copy on the smooth front and back panels, and inspect filled jars under retail lighting before choosing transparent or metallic label stock.
Build artwork to the flat panel
The published panel is approximately 3 × 1.75 inches. Use it as the starting rectangle, then measure production glass and leave clearance from the raised rib edges so labels do not bridge changing curvature. A neck tag can carry seasonal storytelling without competing with the compact primary label.
Oblong jars need directional case packing
The reference body is about 93.2 mm long and 69.3 mm wide, so orientation changes case utilization. The reference 12-pack case measures 15.25 × 8.75 × 4.25 inches with 13 cases per layer. Keep every jar aligned, isolate the lug lids from top load and prevent raised ribs from rubbing adjacent glass.
