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How to Make Beeswax Wraps

Reusable beeswax food wraps are an eco-friendly alternative to plastic wrap that lasts for months and even years when maintained properly!
Prep Time20 minutes
Active Time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Keyword: beeswax wrap
Yield: 1 small wrap

Equipment

  • Iron
  • Old towel
  • Parchment paper
  • Pinking shears

Materials

  • 1/2 yard cotton fabric
  • 1-2 tbs beeswax pellets adjust up for bigger pieces of fabric
  • 1 tsp Jojoba oil

Instructions

  • Wash and dry your cotton fabric, then preheat an iron to the hottest setting, usually the cotton setting and iron the fabric.
  • Cut the fabric to desired size.
  • Lay a folded towel on a flat surface, then a piece of parchment paper over top and sprinkle 1-2 tbs of beeswax and 1 tsp jojoba oil (optional) onto the fabric.
  • Add another piece of parchment paper on top of the fabric, then press the iron on top of the parchment paper for 5-10 seconds to melt the beeswax, then move to another spot on the fabric. Repeat until all the beeswax is melted and the entire sheet of fabric is covered in beeswax.
  • Carefully remove the top piece of parchment paper and peel the fabric from the bottom piece of parchment paper.
  • Wave the fabric back and forth for 10-15 seconds until the beeswax has cooled completely, then use pinking shears (optional) to cut around the edges to prevent the fabric from fraying. Then it's ready for use!

Notes

  • Add more beeswax if needed, but be careful not to oversaturate the fabric.
  • If you notice your wrap loses its stickiness, simply add more beeswax pellets and repeat the process laid out above.
  • Properly cared for, these wraps can last for years, but without maintenance should last 6-12 months.
  • You can use white beeswax pellets if you're worried about discoloration of your fabric.
  • Many people use organic cotton fabric for beeswax wraps, but you can use any cotton or linen fabric.