D.I.Y. Beeswax Wraps

BULK RECIPE

250g Beeswax

150g of Pine resin

60ml jojoba oil or Coconut Oil

Makes approx 20-25 wraps

Directions

There are several methods debated online, the simplest is as follows:

1. Melt the beeswax, resin and jojoba oil in a double boiler. I used an empty coffee tin so that any leftovers could simply harden in the tin and be covered for later re-melting and use.

Note: Resin does take a fair amount of time to melt, be patient and keep stirring.

2. Cut your fabric - 100% Cotton WOVEN fabric - into desired sizes. You can create any size you think you would need. I used a cardboard template of the sizing I wanted, marked out the fabric in ink and cut with pinking shears to reduce fraying.

3. Layout your fabric on a cookie sheet covered in parchment paper. Carefully, its hot, brush your well stirred mixture onto the piece of fabric, making sure it’s saturated.

Note: You can process large ones by folding them in half on the sheet but be sure to saturate it thoroughly, especially the folded edge.

4. Preheat your oven to 250 degrees and pop in your freshly coated wrap for one minute. When you pull it back out, it should be slightly shiny with all brush marks gone and thoroughly saturated. Pick it up carefully and allow any excess to drip off, then hang to dry.

Care Instructions

Use the warmth of your hands to wrap around a piece of food or over a bowl or casserole dish. When it cools — within seconds — it holds its seal. Feel free to wrap cheese, vegetables, bread, fruit, fresh herbs, and baked goods. It is not recommended for use with raw meat.

Wash your wraps in cool water with a mild dish soap. Avoid sources of heat, such as hot water and microwaves. Air dry, fold and store in a drawer or in a basket on the counter. The beeswax and jojoba oil have antibacterial qualities that help to keep your food fresh and allow you to use the wrap again and again.

Wrap keeps food fresh in the freezer for 2-3 weeks. Since your wraps are naturally breathable, we recommend you check on your food after this time to ensure its freshness. Great for freezing pizza dough and baked goods. Wraps lasts for up to a year with proper care and regular usage. You'll know your wrap has reached the end of its useful life in the kitchen when it has worn thin and soft and has trouble sticking to itself. At this time, you can cut your wrap into strips and add to your compost pile, or use as a natural and effective fire starter.