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How to Make Homemade Beeswax Wraps

Searching for the perfect eco-friendly alternative to plastic wrap? Learn how to make these simple DIY beeswax wraps. These wraps can be reused over and over again. Beeswax wraps can store bread, sandwiches, fresh fruits and veggies, cheese, cover bowls or dishes and so much more!
Total Time45 minutes
Keyword: Beeswax Wraps, DIY Beeswax Wraps, Homemade Beeswax Wraps, Homemade Food Wraps
Author: Megan Johnson
Cost: $8-$16

Materials

  • 3/4 yard Cotton or Linen Fabric
  • 8 ounces Beeswax Pellets or Grated Beeswax
  • Pinking Shears
  • Old or Thrifted Iron
  • Parchment Paper

Instructions

  • Prewash your 100% cotton or linen fabric.
  • Cut the cotton fabric to the desired size for your wrap. I used pinking shears to prevent the fabric from fraying.
  • Preheat iron to cotton setting.
  • Place a sheet of baking parchment paper on your ironing board or a heat-safe surface. I used a folded drop cloth on my dining table. (Use caution when doing this. My dining table is antique solid oak and it tolerated the heat. I don't recommend doing this and especially not if you have a veneer table.)
  • Place your fabric on top of the parchment paper. Make sure the parchment paper is larger than the fabric. (For my 25x18 piece of fabric I used for the no-sew beeswax bag, I used two pieces of parchment paper overlapping to cover the fabric.)
  • Sprinkle beeswax pellets or grated beeswax over the fabric, spreading it evenly.
  • Place another sheet of parchment paper over the fabric and beeswax. Again, making sure the parchment paper is larger than the fabric. (For my 25x18 piece of fabric I used for the no-sew beeswax bag, I used two pieces of parchment paper overlapping to cover the fabric.)
  • Gently press down on the parchment paper with your iron, moving in a circular motion. You will notice the heat melting the beeswax, which will be absorbed into your fabric. You can also use the iron to push around the melted beeswax, as well.
  • Check for any areas where the beeswax is not evenly over the fabric. Add more beeswax to those areas and repeat the process.
  • Once the fabric is evenly coated with melted beeswax, carefully remove the top sheet of parchment paper and lift the fabric off the bottom sheet of parchment paper.
  • Lift the fabric off the bottom sheet of parchment paper and hold it up or hang it for a few minutes to allow the beeswax to cool and set.

Notes

How to Use Homemade Beeswax Wraps

To use beeswax wraps, you simply warm it up in your hands and mold it around the item you want to wrap. The warmth of your hands will soften the wax and allow it to adhere to the food or container, creating a seal that will help keep food fresh.

How to Care for Homemade Beeswax Wraps

Beeswax wrap can be washed with mild soap and cool water, and reused for up to a year or more. After its lifespan, it can be composted or repurposed as fire starters or cleaning rags.

No-Sew Beeswax Wrap Bag

It's simple! Cut fabric to any size you need. Fold the edges twice, leaving the top open. Insert your contents, and fold over the top to create a bag. The beeswax is just tacky enough to hold the folded fabric to a perfect bag form.