Reusable Beeswax Cotton Food Wraps
Reusable Beeswax Cotton Food Wraps
If you’re not aware by now, I’m trying to be as good for the planet as I can.
This means that slowly but steadily, I’m eliminating as many single use plastic items as I can in my life.
Making these reusable cotton beeswax wraps are part of that!
They are super easy to make, can be made in as many sizes and shapes as you need them to be and are fabulous as gifts for Christmas.
That’s why I’m posting this now.
All you need is some cotton fabric, some beeswax pellets, a hot oven and an oven tray, to make food wraps that will last, well, for as long as they will last for.
I bought white beeswax in pellets because I find them easier to work with, but it also comes in blocks which can be grated before using it.
The fabric, I usually pick upon on my travels, picking up off cuts from little shops, or charity shops, for pence rather than pounds.
Lay Cotton fabric on an oven tray.
Even though the wax wraps last virtually forever, I always like to have extra to hand, especially at Christmas time.
I always have tons of leftovers during this time of year (not to throw away, but always to store until I use them) and they are perfect for this as an alternative to plastic wrap.
Go on, give it a go and enjoy your sweet life!
Ready to be cut into sizes that suit you
What You Need
Beeswax pellets – See Tip Box
Cotton Fabric – See Tip Box
Hot oven – 180C
Oven Trays
I used white beeswax pellets
How It’s Done
Place the cotton fabric on to the oven trays
Scatter the beeswax pellets over the fabric
Place the tray in the hot oven for 1-2 minutes until all the pellets are melted – See Tip Box
While still hot, spread the melted wax all over the
While still hot, with the back of a large spoon, spread the wax all over the fabric leaving no un waxed places
Very carefully, lift the fabric off the tray and waft the fabric for a little while until it cools and goes hard – See Tip Box
Be careful when cooling the fabric, the wax is very hot
Ready to be cut to size and used
Too big, the cotton fabric can be folded once and the wax will soak through and will work just as well
Tip Box
To clean - Keep the cloths away from hot water as the wax will melt. Clean by wiping the wraps with warm water on cloth.
Drying – When lifting fabric to cool it, be very careful as it will be really hot
Beeswax – I used organic, white natural beeswax pellets because it is easier for me to use.
Fabric – Using natural cotton is great. It’s not difficult to find and the smallest pieces can be used for jars etc.
Heating – Don’t walk away from the oven while you’re waiting for the wax to melt. It doesn’t take too long , only a couple of minutes.
Sprinkle the pellets on the fabric and as it melts, it will spread a little and soak through
