Beeswax Wraps
I truly believe life is about balance. It’s a constant battle between convenience and what’s best for our families and environment. When I find a simple change that’s easy to do, It seems like a no-brainer. Don’t get me wrong, there is a time and place for plastic wrap, but I have found my wax wraps can be used more times than not. Plus, you give me some cute fabric, and I’m looking for any reason to use it. This little craft is so easy and a step in the right direction.
Tools:
1/2 yard cotton fabric
Ruler
Sheet pan
Foil
Paper sack/parchment paper
Start by laying the fabric out and deciding what size you would like the cloths to be. I made mine 12x12 and 18x18.
(Yes my shears say Megan Poff on them. I have had them since college and if you lived in a sorority house, you know you had to label everything!! It also goes to show a good pair a shears will last forever.)
Use the ruler to mark off the size and use the shears to cut the fabric. The shears will cut in a zig zag pattern to keep it from fraying.
Once you have the fabric cut, set it aside.
Heat oven to 200 degrees.
Line a sheet tray with foil to help keep the pan clean.
Use a brown paper bag or parchment paper to line the sheet pan.
Lay the fabric out over the sheet pan. It’s ok if it laps over itself.
Sprinkle the beeswax pellets over the cloth evenly.
Place second cloth on top of the first cloth and add mare pellets. (if you did different sizes, place the larger on on the bottom and the smaller one on top.)
Place sheet pan in oven for about 5 minutes until pellets melt.
When you pull it from the oven, you must work fast. The waxed sheets will start to cool.
Using an offset spatula, spread the melted wax evenly over the cloths. If you notice a dry patch, place a few more pellets and return sheet to the oven.
Once cloths are fully saturated, pick them up by the top corners and wave back and forth to cool.
Once cooled, place on a cooling rack to allow the cloth to fully dry. Repeat step with the second fabric.
Once they are thoroughly cooled, they are ready to use.
They work great to cover leftover or wrap, sandwiches, and almost anything you would cover with plastic wrap. When you are using them, use the warmth of your hands to melt and mold the fabric to cover however you need. They can be hand washed with warm soapy water. Look at you go, you cute little environmentalist!
Cheers Babes
XOXO
