Beeswax Wraps
Make your own reusable beeswax wraps in under 15 minutes with this simple, eco-friendly recipe. Perfect for wrapping food, covering bowls, and reducing plastic waste, these wraps are customizable, cost-effective, and easy to maintain.
Ingredients
- 100% cotton fabric
- Beeswax
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
- Baking sheet
- Pinking shears for fabric
Instructions
- Wash, dry, and cut fabric into desired sizes. Iron to flatten.
- Set oven to 220°F.
- Place fabric on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle evenly with beeswax.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until beeswax is melted. Add more wax to corners if needed and bake an additional 6 minutes.
- Remove fabric and place on cooling rack to dry.
- Repeat for remaining fabric pieces.
Notes
- Wrap bowls, plates, or food items like sandwiches, fruits, or vegetables.
- Use your hands to mold the wrap around items for a secure seal.
- Wash wraps in cold water with mild soap. Avoid hot water to prevent melting the beeswax.
- Store wraps flat or rolled up in a cool, dry place.
- With proper care, wraps can last up to a year.
- I got my fabric from the discount pile at my local fabric store. Amazon has precut fabric if you don’t want to cut them.