I’ve previously purchased beeswax food wraps online but they never seemed to last as long as I needed to use them. Not to mention the cost!
Since we have been forgoing items that we purchase just to throw away, I dedicated some time and learned how to make these beeswax wraps for storing our food. I cannot believe that I didn’t do this sooner. The amount of money I spent on small sets of these from online retailers now feels like a waste.
All you need to make these food wraps are beeswax pellets, cuts of clean fabric that are 100% cotton, parchment paper and an iron!
I attempted a few other methods of making these but this one was really the best and the most effective.
Using a pair of pinking shears, cut your fabric into your desired shape. I like to trace around containers that I’m often needing covered. That way I always have a wrap that fits my container perfectly. If you are going to draw on the fabric, I suggest gently washing the fabric to remove any pencil or marker before moving on to the next steps. You don’t want ink leaking out and getting into your food!
Cut two pieces of parchment paper. You’ll want them big enough to fully cover your cut of fabric. Place your fabric of choice on one of the pieces of parchment.
Scoop a small amount of beeswax pellets onto your fabric and spread them out. The amount you use will depend on the size of your fabric. I suggest you start with a smaller amount. You can always go back and add more if needed.
Cover your fabric with the second piece of parchment. Using a hot iron, begin to press the fabric between the parchment paper. Iron the same way you would as if you were ironing clothes. The goal is to melt the pellets and make sure they are evenly spread around the fabric.
When you feel that your fabric is sufficiently coated, gently remove it from the parchment paper and hang it up to dry. It will only take a couple minutes to be fully dry and ready for use!
I love to use bits of fabric I have laying around from sewing projects. The pieces that are too small for large projects but not quite small enough to throw away. This is a great activity for kids going back to school, let your children pick out patterns and colours that speak to them. These will also make wonderful gifts for holidays and birthdays!
To clean your beeswax wraps, wash gently in cold water only. If the wax starts to wear off as it will over time, sprinkle a small amount of pellets on your fabric and repeat the steps above to revive your wraps.
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