Why use beeswax wraps?

Are you conscience about the environment? Worried about how much plastic you are using? Beeswax wraps are a great alternative to keep your food fresher for longer. Beeswax wraps are a great reusable alternative to single use plastic alternatives. Beeswax wraps are a breathable material (made from 100% cotton) which does not cause you food to sweet and stays fresher for longer. Beeswax is a natural ingredient and has antibacterial properties which help keep your food clean and helps reduce the risk of contamination from other foods. When your beeswax wrap has come to the end of its life (generally 12 months) it is compostable and great for your worm farm of garden.

How to make beeswax wraps?

We are lucky enough to have our own beehives, so wax is easier to come by for us. But fear not you can purchase beeswax from my website in different sizes.

Source some 100% cotton material from your local supplier in the design that suits you and to the size that is relevant to you.

Get some baking paper to place on the underside of the material and another piece to cover the top of the material.

Grate the beeswax over the picture side of your material and space it evenly. Place the second piece of backing paper over the grated wax and material.

Make sure your iron is at full temperature and start from the middle and work your way out. Once the wax has melted into the material life the paper to see if you have missed anywhere. If the coverage is not even just grate some more wax over the places that has no wax and repeat the process.

Let the wax dry and there you have it, you have made your own beeswax wrap.

How long do beeswax wraps last?

With proper care your beeswax wraps can last up to one year. It is recommended that once your wrap is starting to look disheveled (looking thin and stops sticking to things) it is time to replace it with a new one.

How do you care for beeswax wraps?

Caring for your wraps are easy. Use cold water with a mild detergent. Make sure you wash the soap off and just leave it in your dish rack to dry.

DO NOT put your wraps in the dishwasher or washing machine. Hand wash only.

DO NOT use hot water as it will melt the wax off the material. Avoid harsh chemicals like acids, vinegar, or bleach.