Beeswax Wraps without Resin
A quick and simple how-to guide for making beeswax reusable food wraps without resin!
Cost: $20
Equipment
- 1 Pair of scissors
- 1 Foam brush
- 1 Cookie or baking sheet
Materials
- 1 piece 100% cotton fabric The amount will depend on how many you want to make, and the size of each beeswax wrap you make. I ended up using less than half a yard of fabric.
- 1 piece parchment paper You can reuse the same piece of parchment paper for several wraps.
- 1 bag beeswax pellets
Instructions
- Cut your cotton fabric into desired sizes. (ie. 7x7, 8x8, 10x10, 14x14, 16x16)
- Preheat oven to 200℉.
- Place parchment paper down onto cookie or baking sheet
- Place your cut fabric onto the parchment paper (if doing more than one at a time, make sure they are not touching).
- Sprinkle a handful of beeswax pellets onto fabric. (You do not need a lot!)
- Bake in oven for 5 minutes.
- Immediately take foam brush and smooth out the beeswax onto fabric.
- Allow to cool on the cookie/baking sheet for 4-5 minutes.
- Your wrap is now ready for use!
Notes
Beeswax wraps are a great alternative to single use plastic wrap or tinfoil. They can be used to wrap food directly or cover containers. In this recipe there is no resin or oils needed. This is a fun DIY to try by yourself or with your family, and these wraps make excellent gifts!