HOW TO - MAKE BEESWAX WRAPS - 4 WAYS TO DO IT! - STEP BY STEP TUTORIAL

This video is packed full of info, tips and tricks. Follow along and watch how to make lots of re-usable beeswax wraps for gifts and yourself! Read below all the Q&A's for more info.
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Supply List:
-Pre-washed 100% cotton fabric, muslin, sheeting or shirt material
-Bowls, plates or lids to draw circles with
-pencil to draw circles
-pinking shears
-Marvy Fabric pen
-Block of good quality beeswax. I bought mine from Michael's,
-Paper bag and mallot to crush pine resin into a powder or buy powdered pine resin
-cutting board to protect your table
-old towel to collect any beeswax runoff
-parchment baking paper
-masking tape
-grater bought from second hand store
-spoon to measure out resin and jojoba oil
-iron
-drying rack or clothes line or string attached to two chairs
-old baking sheet that you will use just for melting wax or cover your sheet in aluminium foil if you don't want it covered in wax
-aluminium foil
-oven / stove
-timer
-double boiler. I bought the top part from a second hand store and used the bottom of mine that I already had.
-natural beeswax from a bee farm
-tongs
-cheap paint brush from dollar store - I bought a craftsman
-recycled wax paper box to store your beeswax wraps
Q & A
1.Can you use soy wax?
It doesn’t work as well because it has a lower melting point so not as good as beeswax
2.Why do you need pine resin?
Pine resin will assist when molding your wraps. It will keep the wraps from cracking and allow the wraps to adhere much better
3.Why do you use Jojoba oil?
It gives the wraps a bit more softness and flexibility which aids in the molding of the wrap. Jojoba oil also has anti-bacterial properties and has a long shelf life. Therefore, you shouldn’t use other oils as they can go rancid.
4.Why aren’t my wraps molding and clinging together?
This may happen if you do not use the pine resin and jojoba oil.
Also, the best thing to do is to activate your wraps before your first use. To do this scrunch up your wrap and this will make your wraps tackier.
You are using your warm hands to mold the wrap around your bowl but remember it sticks to the surface but it also sticks to itself so overlap the edges of the wrap for a good seal.
5.How do I wash my wraps?
Place them in cold water and use a mild detergent. You can gently use a cloth or use your fingers to wipe it clean and then air dry.
6.How long do the wraps last?
About 1 year. Depending on how much they are used.
7.Do I just throw them out after a year?
No! Once you see a lot of cracks in the wax or any wax chipping off you can renew your wraps by re-waxing them using one of the four methods in this video.
8.How do I know what I have in my wraps in the fridge, because they are not see through?
You can color code your wraps. Green for avocado, red for tomato, yellow for onion or you can use fabric pens and write on the names on the fabric before you wax them!
9.Do I have to turn it over and wax the other side?
No. If you have used a nice thin pre-washed cotton fabric then the wax will seep through to the other side.
10.How do I store my beeswax wraps?
You can lay them flat or fold them and store in your wax paper drawer. Or you can roll them around a wax paper or wrapping paper cardboard roll and place a piece of parchment paper around them to keep them from picking up dust or particles. Or roll them and place them in a wax paper box.
11. Why are my beeswax wraps not sticking?
Could be a few reasons.
- You didn't use the pine resin
- You don't have enough wax on your wrap
- You didn't scrunch up your new wrap to activate it
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[@lls1222]

Thanks for the video! Instead of making a mess in the double boiler, I use a wide mouth mason jar and a paintbrush. No need to clean, just put the lid on and it's ready to go when I need to make more or touch-up the ones I have.

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

I just leave my left overs in the double boiler and then re-melt when needed but if you don’t have an old double boiler kicking around than the canning jar is perfect. Thanks for sharing your great idea with us Linda!

[@TheLOLificator]

Linda Stein b

[@safy34109]

This is great to know ! I think I’ll try this with a mason jar. That way I can do touch ups

[@cynthiacalder900]

You just put the jar in the pot for awhile?

[@bevshaw8473]

How do you rewarm the mason jar?

[@nancyhurt7145]

I went through all of your methods but like mine the best. I use an old electric skillet and then layer my fabrics in a cookie sheet with sides and lined with parchment paper. Then dip my small paint roller in wax and layer it on. Can do so many at a time and never use an iron. Hang to dry. I just keep leftover wax in skillet for next time and also roller doesn’t need cleaned. Will melt off next go around.

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Sounds great! Thanks for sharing your method for everyone.

[@Lamara5292]

Love the idea and wondered how to make these.

[@mariacruz7942]

Thank you for sharing your craft I just love it.

[@Kalikikryst]

Just bought my material and beeswax!!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Woohoo! Enjoy making your wraps.

[@joyceread9546]

Fantastic tutorial. Thank you!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Your very welcome!

[@kayorr149]

Thank you so much for this! Is it possible to use Candelilla wax if you want to make it vegan? Also, how do you wash them? Can't wait to try to make these.

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

I haven’t tried using that wax for the wraps. Might have to try a small batch and see if it works for you. 100% natural beeswax has many great properties so like to use that but I understand if you are vegan. Here’s my video on how to wash the wraps. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2O1d5SYitmcedU

[@Colleenbtd]

Your video was very helpful, thank you very much! Can you tell me which are the best sizes or most practical sizes to make if I choose to sell these? Thanks

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

I see mostly squares and rectangles being sold but I use my round ones a lot to cover bowls, and smaller ones for lemons, avocado etc. Common sizes would be 14 x 14” 10 x 10” and I like a long rectangle 8 x14” to wrap cheese etc. All sizes work for different things you want to wrap. No rights or wrongs or exact sizing.

[@jillcockerell2564]

Terrific video thanks! 💐

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Thanks Jill and thanks for watching!

[@gglove1949]

Do you think you could make a place mat and coat the fabric with just the wax?

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

It would not be my choice to do that. If I make placements and they get dirty, then I would place them in the washing machine instead of coating them with wax.

[@f16falcon5]

Thank you. I’ve tried that and I’m so confused as to why they do t work like I see them working in videos x I’ve increased resin too. Oh well…

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Maybe a thicker coat of wax. Sorry, it’s hard when I can’t feel the wraps. A lot of people are just using wax only and nothing else so your wraps must work some what.

[@pl4746]

Tks for sharing, this is a big help. Love your videos.

[@idahospudnut]

May I ask what is on the bottom of your Iron.

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

It is a Teflon cover that prevents burns on delicate fabrics and also glides smoothly over fabric. I have had it on my iron for 30 years so I just leave it on for everything.

[@triciaetchells1447]

What coarse a white film over the wax wrap after you first made them

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

If the resin is not melted enough it can cause white areas on your wraps.

[@katiegrace3832]

Can you use the same parchment paper over again

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Yes, you sure can.

[@iqcarlospinzon]

Hello! I followed your recipe .. but I have a question. Is it normal for the wrap leave very sticky residue on the hands and on the edge of the containers and bowls?

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

When they are brand new they may leave a bit of residue. After they have seasoned for a couple of weeks you will find they are less sticky. The wax residue left on your hands will melt in with the heat of your hands and feel nice and smooth!

[@shuddupnkissme23]

Best video I've seen yet..thank you

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Thank you! Glad you liked this video!

[@georginaalvarezbruno9872]

Where can i buy the pine resine? i have been looking for it for months..!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Pine resin is something you won’t find at your local store. I bought mine on Amazon. Here’s a link if you want to have a look. amzn.to/2AaeqG9 Damar resin is sometimes easier to find and your local art store might carry it.

[@SuperMEML]

Excellent tutorial! By far the best I’ve watched, thank you Patty and you have a new fan!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Thanks so much! Yeah, I like having fans! Enjoy making your beeswax wraps!

[@TamLue]

Been wanting to make these forever and I love that you have different methods, so thank you! I can't wait to try, and I know a couple of people who will appreciate them as gifts, too. I have been concerned about the level of harmful waste produced by my household with plastics and such so I am looking for ways to decrease that. Good idea using the leftover baker's paper box for storage. I think I am going to use muslin or another unwaxed fabric to make a 'dust envelope' to store folded wraps in.

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Glad you found my video! So many great things you can do with these wraps. Making a dust envelope is another great idea. Thanks for sharing.

[@ruthchin1061]

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[@yvonneprimeau5475]

Crafty Patti I’m ready to go, but do not know proportions of the ingredients. Thanks , love your method.

[@colleenholland2366]

@@yvonneprimeau5475 early in the video there is a table. I wrote down, 1 C wax, 1/2 C Resin, 2 TB oil. Scale up or down as needed.

[@Danevang3]

@@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts I too loved your recipes/instructions. BUT how do you get wax off of fingers, the iron, scissors etc? I don't want it to go down my drain and clog up the pipes.

[@SpicySpinosaurus]

Thank you so much for this amazing, in depth tutorial! I really just came here to find out which kind of fabric I would need and the ingredients involved but I stayed for the entire video and found myself entranced by your demonstration. Now I have 4 ways to try making them! Thanks for taking your time to teach us. You are so easy to listen to and very thorough in your explanations. 🥰

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Thanks so much Kelly for taking the time to write such a supportive comment. Glad you enjoyed the whole video. Lots of info for sure.

[@free_duh7066]

Same!! Lol stayed for the whole tutorial 😅

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Thanks for watching the whole video! Enjoy making your wraps.

[@KrazyFrog856]

Very thorough tutorial (without unnecessary blabber), and you actually explain how to use them/what to use them on! Thank you so much. I can’t wait to try this :)

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Thanks for watching! Enjoy making your beeswax wraps!

[@juliereis146]

To be able to tell what is in your wrap after you have waxed it use a wax pencil to write on the outside of your wrap. Type of food : Date made: Date to be disposed of: (or composted) If you can’t find a wax pencil you could use a beeswax crayon 🖍

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Great idea Julie! Thks for sharing your tip with all the viewers!

[@figfan5544]

Hi Patti, What a superb demonstration! Thank you so much for doing this organised and well explained video. I have made a few before but perhaps the fabric I used were not thick enough they did not turn out as I had expected. I will definitely try your fourth method when I get my ingredients together

[@simplysoapbynature9752]

Patti, Thank you so much for this excellent tutorial. I made these wraps using the paint brush method you suggested. There was a slight learning curve but it worked very well. I found that red fabrics leached out a lot of red dye onto the parchment paper and made an awful mess, so I would suggest staying away from red fabrics. Other than that, it went very well. I make 6 breads at a time and then freeze them. I have been wrapping them with plastic wrap, then tinfoil, then place in a ziploc bag. Now I just use these wraps and the same ziploc bag over and over. This saves so much waste!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

It’s so nice to hear these wonderful comments. So glad the process was successful for you. Thanks for watching! Enjoy that yummy homemade bread! I can smell it from here!

[@jreneeb89]

This was a fantastic tutorial. Concise, well thought out, and well presented. Thank you, I will be using the final method 😊

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Really appreciate the great comment. Thanks for taking the time. These kind of comments really motivate to continue making more videos. Enjoy making the wraps with last method.

[@lesleyh1650]

Brilliant instructions! I have my own bees, so I’ll be using their wax to make some of these wraps, with extra ones for fiends and family...

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Oh your so lucky to have your own bees! So cool! Enjoy making your wraps for friends and family!

[@pdelmercado]

I like method number one best. Great tutorial, I've never heard of this before. Thanks so much.

[@laceandbits]

I agree. The oven method seems to be a lot of faffing about and you still need to use the baking parchment and iron. But it might be possible to combine the two methods and put extra dry wax over the fabric and use a second piece on top, melting the wax through both layers.

[@pdelmercado]

Ok, I just have to share this.....I've never tried this before, so I'm not as adept as you are Patti. For the sake of others who are inexperienced as I was, here are a few challenges I ran into. I used my ironing board (mistake). The wax and resin liquified and seeped out under the edges of the parchment and onto my ironing board and floor. I should have used a larger ironing area as you did, and/or put down a disposable material on the floor. I found that despite the resin being finely ground, it left a lot of yellow stains on my fabric, no matter how much I tried to iron them out. I ended up using just beeswax on the remainder of my fabric circles, as these were to be gifts, and I couldn't give them away with all that yellowish discoloration. Perhaps it didn't help that I chose a white on white cotton fabric to use, but it sure is pretty without the stains. After all of the scraping off of wax and resin from my floor (as well as using a hot iron and brown paper bags to melt it off), and realizing that I now have to buy a new ironing board cover, I've decided to retire this craft project for a long while, LOL. Kudos to those of you who did it right!

[@dmbmd2001]

Fantastic. Making some as soon as resin comes in. Using method 4. Thank God you got some sleep and came up with that. Lol. Jojoba “oil” is actually a wax. You got a new sub today. Gonna binge watch your past awesomeness. Have a blessed day1

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Thanks for the great comment and a new sub. Yeah! Jojoba is very interesting isn’t it. The term jojoba oil and jojoba wax are often used interchangeably because the wax visually appears to be a mobile oil. Great for many uses.

[@xiocaot]

It's absolutely amazing. I saw this in tiktok, and the person was selling it for $30 a pack of 3 🥺 So, I came to look at how I could make it at home. You said $0.70 each that's fabulous. I will do this to give away to my family. Thank you so much

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Yes, they charge a lot for the wraps. Enjoy making them!

[@mindhome9467]

Does it have to be necessarily cotton? I brought those beautiful saris from India thinking I could use those.(it's a mix of silk & cotton).

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

100% cotton is the best to use. But with it being hard to get out and find supplies right now I would suggest you do a test and see if it works for you. I’m sure the fabric is beautiful! Silk tends to be a more delicate fabric than cotton but seeing it is a silk cotton blend you might be okay. I hope it works out for you.

[@mindhome9467]

@@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts Thank you!

[@patriciaribaric3409]

Thank you for your thorough explanation. I like the paintbrush method the best!!!

[@1lilleprechaun]

I have been using a few that I purchased and am so happy you shared this. Perfect Christmas gifts for my family. Thank you so much❤️

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Your very welcome. They make great gifts. Thanks for watching!

[@leemager128]

Love this idea. 😍 I'll be making a bunch of these! Thank you for an amazing tutorial! ❤💖❤💖❤💖

[@rem3266]

Hi Patti...I have tried this so many times from other video dems as well and I am just not satisfied with them. I can adjust most of the issues but they don't cling like I had hoped for. I washed my fabric and it is 100% cotton. Do you have any insight you could share?

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

There are a few reasons they might not cling. -If you don't have enough wax saturated into both sides of your fabric -Your iron was not hot enough to melt the pine resin and wax. -Not enough pine resin. This is what gives you the stickiness. -You didn't activate the wrap by scrunching it up in your hand then open it flat again for use. -Use the heat of your hands to get it to stick to bowl but its better if you get it overlap the edges of the wrap so it sticks to itself.

[@barbll000]

To break up small pieces of wax put the wax bar in a bag in the freezer for an hour or so. Remove, keep wax in the bag and smash with a hammer. Pieces will chip off easily, You don't need to designate any pot or pan for just wax. Beeswax is 100% edible!! To remove wax from a metal pan, add a teaspoon or so of oil and heat the pan, whether in the oven or on the stove. The oil will mix/grab the wax. Then swab the pot clean with paper towels which will grab the wax/oil. For us beekeepers, we save those oily paper towels for starting fires in our smokers.

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Thanks for all the great tips. I’m sure all the viewers will appreciate it!

[@MiloCookiie]

I really appreciate the thorough video! Not just the recipe but also the motherly tips about making use of excess wax, not enough wax, storage, usage, folds and more! The little things that are hard to find elsewhere ❤️

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Thanks Dawn. Although it makes for long videos I think most viewers like all the details. So thanks for your supportive comment.

[@lissahime]

What about saving extra wax/resin mix by pouring it into a silicone ice cube trays? Then you can melt it again later?

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

That is so ironic. I’ve been thinking of future videos and when I show how to refresh and re wax the wraps I am going to show how I put the left over wax into silicone muffin trays. The ice cube trays would be great too for smaller amounts. Great minds think alike!

[@dulcefius]

Hello Patti! I am soooo glad that I found your video! I tried making these before, using a double boiler method and then layering the fabric pieces to disperse the excess wax. The previous tutorials did not include ironing the fabric. Mine were a total failure! I bought coordinating fabrics, all the supplies, and was terribly disappointed with the results. I hope I didn't throw them away! I may be able to rescue them by ironing them! Which method is your favorite? Thanks again!!!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Oh dear. That would have been very disappointing. I hope you do find them because ironing them between the parchment paper and maybe another piece of material will probably save them. My favorite method is the last one I showed in the video which was melting everything together in the double boiler and using a paint brush to apply the melted wax solution to the fabric and then evening it out with the iron on top of the parchment paper.

[@shanedwards2538]

Hi there I'm just confused with the beeswax. Is it 100% pure beeswax or is it propolis used in cosmetics?

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

It’s 100% pure beeswax

[@sallyannethomas7824]

Hi. After following this tutorial I decided to make some using the ironing method. I noticed though that after a day or so of them being folded and when I scrunched them up - where the creases are it had a lot of powder produced. What am I doing wrong and how do I correct those I've done? - thank you

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

If you have powder forming than it means that the resin has not totally dissolved and melted. That is the benefit of melting all 3 ingredients in a double boiler. It’s a bit more work but you get better results. Try ironing the ones you have again to make sure the resin has melted.

[@sallyannethomas7824]

@@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts Brilliant - thank you for getting back to me so quickly - will change methods...

[@QuiltingWithMeSew]

OMG what a great idea! Thank you for all of your instructions. I really love the sandwich wrapper. Such a fun way to get more plastic out if our kitchens :)

[@SaarasGarden]

Beautiful ideas ...great job👍🌷 ...just sub! See you soon..

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Thanks for watching and subbing!

[@chuzzlesthegreat7784]

Thank you so much for this informative demonstration!! You inspired me to make these for not only myself, but my relatives as well! My mom and sisters are always looking for nifty practical things :D Their favorite gifts are things they can use. They'll definitely get a kick out of this.

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Perfect! Glad I gave you an idea for a practical gift for yourself and relatives!

[@candacecurtis5739]

Foam roller and foil pan, if you are going to make a lot.

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Thanks for your tip. Much faster than a paintbrush.

[@candacecurtis5739]

@@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts it is! You also get a nice even saturation. I have never used pine tar etc. Going to try your recipe. Wondered about the oil. Can I substitute? I can’t recall if you mentioned why you add it, but handy to remove wax from skin. 😁

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Why do you use Jojoba oil? It gives the wraps a bit more softness and flexibility which aids in the molding of the wrap. Jojoba oil also has anti-bacterial properties and has a long shelf life. Therefore, you shouldn’t use other oils as they can go rancid.

[@laurieforbes7269]

Excellent job, Patti. Thank you for explaining the reason for pine resin and jojoba oil.

[@belenenriquez3442]

What was the jojoba oil and the pine resin for? Didn't catch it :( Which minute is it?

[@naterieb2309]

Hi, Thanks for the video! We’re making these wraps today, using beeswax, pine gum rosin, and jojoba oil. We bought pre-powdered rosin. When it’s added to the melted wax, it turns into a gummy mass in the bottom, that won’t mix in no matter what. We decided to go ahead & try making them anyways, avoiding the weird lumps. It does seem to be working, as the wraps are a bit tacky; but most of the rosin is just a lump in the bottom of the pot. Have you ever encountered this? Help! Thank you.

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

I have not had this problem. My resin always melts nicely. When I first put it in it looks gummy on the bottom of the pan but with constant stirring it melts into the wax mixture. If the water is at a full boil in the bottom portion of the double boiler than the pine resin should melt. Make sure when you are putting it in that you are stirring right away and constantly so it mixes in with the wax.

[@jaxz60518]

Naterie B I had the same problem.

[@karenninapaitangarcia2351]

I have the same problem!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Make sure that you start with a simmer and start to melt the resin slowly. Adding more heat slowly until the resin is totally melted. If you overheat it than it can harden into a lump.

[@SheerStitchery]

Love these reusable wraps! Perfect for a stash buster too.

[@carlafoxworth3501]

Patti - Thank you so much for your most excellent and comprehensive tutorial. I learned everything I needed to know! My daughter is a marine biologist and we are all ocean divers and lovers. We see first hand every day the overwhelming and dangerous level of plastic in our oceans - and birds and fish. And we are doing our part to the best of our ability to be a part of the solution - and not the problem. That being said, I am making these for everybody I know! Even my customers. The investment in time and money is worth it on my part, and I appreciate so much your showing me the best ways to make these. We are also planning a "Wrap" party with my daughter's friends - and looking forward to a fun music and wine evening! You are awesome!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Oh what a fun evening you have planned! Lots of hands to make less work! It’s great that you are getting everyone on board. Haha. A bad pun. On board a boat. It’s really sad the amount of garbage and plastic that one sees in our oceans. Such a shame. Well at least we are trying to help out.

[@giselefmartins]

I've just found the best activity to my teenager's next birthday party! Thank you both for so good ideas!!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Sounds like your going to have a great party! More hands less work! Have fun!

[@eacharlton1]

Excellent I was going to suggest paint brush

[@babyrenee6537]

patti.. you and your pro-cess are just precious!! ♡

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Ahh thanks Renee. I was very happy how they turned out! Fun project! I loved the weaving you did and you sent me the photos. I have some how lost the email. I would love to post your weaving on my face book page. If that’s okay with you, could you send your photo again to me at [e-mail]

[@babyrenee6537]

done! thanks patti so happy you want to share my (amateur) not so pro-ject! lol ;)

[@adriana77w.22]

Amazing tutorial Patty 😻 Thank U for sharing Ur lovely ideas 💡🤓 💕🌈

[@vero0721]

Thank you SO MUCH for the tutorial! My resolution for 2020 is to minimize my plastic consumption, including cling wrap! Thank you for helping me accomplish my goal! You're the best! Happy New Year !

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Your very welcome! Enjoy making lots of wraps so you can stop using plastic wrap!

[@madeleinesavard217]

I found an ideal from your take with brush! I bought a mini crock pot on Facebook for 5.00. I heated mixture in a pot, poured it in crockpot and away I did my wraps. The crock pot kept the moisture liquid. I though I would share this with you.

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Yes, it’s the perfect way to do it. I didn’t have one when I made the video and most people won’t so I try and think of what most people would have or can find cheaply. Good find on your crockpot.

[@quinn7542]

I really love this. This just makes sense! Thank you so much for taking the time to make the video.

[@craftingwithpaula]

Great video! I will use the first method, it looks simple and clean. I was wonderwhy you add the oils and resin… I’ve seen other tutorials but all others used only tge beeswax. Thank you for your time!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

If you just use beeswax you won’t be happy with final result. The wax will crack and the wrap will not work as good. Why do you need pine resin? Pine resin will assist when molding your wraps. It will keep the wraps from cracking and allow the wraps to adhere much better Why do you use Jojoba oil? It gives the wraps a bit more softness and flexibility which aids in the molding of the wrap. Jojoba oil also has anti-bacterial properties and has a long shelf life. Therefore, you shouldn’t use other oils as they can go rancid.

[@craftingwithpaula]

Thanks!!!

[@lilibean01]

I love how you not only showed the different methods, but that you also included wrapping and folding techniques! An excellent tutorial! Thanks!

[@angiescarr]

Can you tell me how clean up afterwards Maybe i missed it but can't find it again.

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

If you were using the parchment paper then I roll those up and use them for next time. If you were using the baking cookie sheet then while the wax is still warm, you can remove with a spatula and save for next time. You will still have some wax residue left on the sheet and that’s why I used an old baking sheet that I designated for that purpose only. The top of the double boiler was also bought for wax melting so no clean up needed. I will always use it for melting wax. If you want to reuse your double boiler pot then melt the wax in a canning jar inside the pot with boiling water then there is no clean up at all. So really there was no clean up to demonstrate.

[@heraffa]

This is the best tutorial I’ve seen for this so far.

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Thanks Heather. I was worried about the length of the video but there was so much info to put out there. Thanks for watching!

[@peppysclafani4630]

Wow Patti! This video was fantastic! Earlier today I made my first batch of wraps. I had recently purchased squares of ready melt cubes (beeswax, jojoba oil, and pine resin). I heard it was a nightmare to grate the beeswax, so I took the easier way out. However; when following the persons directions I felt that mine were way to heavy with wax. After watching this video I think I can salvage what I made earlier! Here goes nothing!!!! Thank you!!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Now you can make your wraps much better! Glad you found me.

[@dragonboatphoenix6375]

Peppy sclafani where did you get the ready melt cubes from, please?

[@cowrieshell]

Can't wait to try this! Will write in with my results!!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Perfect! Looking forward to your results!

[@altheamcnabb2829]

When I first saw the video on the side bar, I thought, errmmm, 43 minutes is a bit long...God am I glad I stopped in and watched! You needed that time to show us different methods. #4 is my favorite and I will use a cheap silicon brush & get the grater and double boiler from the thrift store, AGAIN! lol. I just, not even a month ago, got rid of all my extra kitchen items...KonMarie crap and Up Graded my items to new and better. LOL. Talk about timing! Iv wanted to do this BECAUSE those plastic wraps and bags get VERY expensive in a short period of time, Especially when you have roommates that HELP THEMSELVES to your Consumable items. I mean, it's not just the cost of the items, its the gas, car & time you spend in the stores buying such things, standing in line listening to kids scream...Do this once & the job is done. QUESTION: How long do these last before you have to reapply the wax? TYIA Althea

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Yeah, it ended up being a long video for sure. So much info to get in there. So I’m glad you decided to check out my video. Lots to know to get a good beeswax wrap. I prefer method 4 as well. How long do they last before you re wax them? Depends on how much you use them and how much you wash them. Anywhere from 6 months to a year. After you wash them for the first time and air dry, remember to activate it again by scrunching it up again. Enjoy making lots of wraps!

[@altheamcnabb2829]

@@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts ty, so very much!

[@ledabreedy]

Thanks. Great Tutorial. I love it. So easy and you can choose!

[@reneeanddarrenpain5062]

I have been wanting to learn how to do this for awhile and in all the tutorials I watched, your's was so informative. Thank you :) I'm excited to get started.

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Thanks Renee. Enjoy making your bees wax wraps!

[@kseniabraganets3271]

Thank you for a great work! I tried to make my own wraps with only wax and coconut oil. It's not bad, but I think not for a long time of using. Now I'm looking for a pine resin.

[@maryvonneadams9378]

I just saw it on ebay

[@jillcockerell2564]

I used the last method and was amazed at how many wraps I got altogether in various sizes. I appreciate your folding howtos as well

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Thanks for watching. Yes, the wax mixture goes a long way to make lots of wonderful wraps.

[@kathykenobi1645]

Thank you for a thorough how to video. I can’t wait to try it😊

[@greeneyedflower2408]

Excellent tutorial! Thank you so much for not only showing so many methods to make these, but how to use them and wrap things at the end!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Glad you enjoyed the full tutorial.

[@MsVan723]

Great video Patty!!! Thank you for sharing such wonderful information!!

[@pandoradestiny8325]

I was thinking about using a brush to disperse the wax and was just about to switch channels to find if someone had done this and you surprised me with it. Well done.

[@aqua_starinmercury8665]

hi, Patti! This video has been SO helpful, thank you so much! I'm enjoying making beeswax wraps, it's very new for me, and this video helps to find the best practice that works for me! i've done a melt over the stovetop in a double-boiler and brush on fabric, but the process was not concise enough to make the least amount of mess. your tips and techniques are super helpful, tried #1 today and it works like a dream. i especially like reusing the parchment paper and just-made wrap to iron over and make the most of excess beeswax/resin.

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Well I’m glad you found the method that works best for you.

[@shelby1848]

I made the beeswax wrap. I have 2 questions. 1. When I used the wrap on a glass bowl and then removed it there was residue left on the glass. How can I prevent this from happening? 2. When I activated the wrap my fingers became really sticky. Is there a way to activate the wrap without your fingers and palm becoming sticky?

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

It’s sounds like you may have too thick of a wax coating on your wraps. Try ironing them again with more fabric on both sides and the parchment paper to remove some of the wax. Once the wraps have cured for about two weeks they are less sticky and you will will see less residue on your containers. If you get a bit of wax on your hands after activating your wrap that is okay. Just rub it in. Your hands will like it. The heat of your hands will let it smooth out just like lotion.

[@judytaylor1620]

Why the pine resin and Jojoba oil, what do they add to end product?

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

The pine resin adds the stickiness for the wraps and also prevents the beeswax from cracking. The joboba oil aids the softness to the wrap. If you try and use just beeswax it will crack and eventually the wax could fall off. All the beeswax wraps that you can buy in the store will have resin and jojoba oil in them.

[@sistagallegos7884]

@@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts where can. I buy pine resin and jajoba oil... Love ur video

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

I bought my pine resin and jojoba oil online. Here's the links that I had provided in the video description. Amazon links for the following products: Powdered pine resin amzn.to/2PPWbzp Organic Jojoba Oil amzn.to/2PNSgTP

[@pl4746]

@@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts can we substitute the oil to coconut oil?

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

I prefer to use the jojoba oil as it is also an antibacterial product and has a long shelf life. I have not tried coconut oil and will only use the jojoba oil.

[@TH-pj3zv]

This is such a detailed and brilliant tutorial! Thank you so much, you've inspired me to make my own very soon.

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Yeah! Create and Inspire is my motto! Have fun making lots of wraps!

[@bonntonne5090]

This might just be the most informative and in depth video I have every watched on KZbin. Thanks for all your extra work.

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

I’m definitely a detailed person. Lol. I try to give information that could possibly be a future question.

[@jeanettekniebusch9532]

You even showed us a close up of the package good video.

[@SuzyHearn]

Hi Patti, thank you for your video. I have tried melting the wax and resin in a double boiler but the resin stays gloopy in the pan. I have stirred and stirred it but it still won’t dissolve. Any ideas?

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Mine melted within a couple of minutes. If your heat is too high it can cause the resin to harden and go into a blob. Try to lower your heat a bit.

[@SuzyHearn]

Thanks Patti, maybe that’s where it all went wrong! I gave up and went back to the ironing board method but I still have a pan full of solid wax & resin and plenty more cloths to wax ( guess what everyone is getting for Christmas?!) so I’ll try again. Greetings and thanks from England xx

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Yes, do try again and hopefully you will have success so you can make lots of gifts!

[@stephaniih5750]

Do you need to use new parchment every time you iron? And if you use a clothing rack to dry them, will residue get on your clothing or should you have a dedicated craft rack?

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

You reuse the same pieces of parchment paper for the whole batch you are making. By the time you have waved the wrap around a bit the wax has already hardened so the drying rack is just somewhere to place them. Shouldn’t be any wax coming off onto the drying rack.

[@jennalen7922]

Q1: Do you recommend applying wax on the front side of the fabric? Q2: If I mix coconut oil instead of the jojoba oil, does it work?do you recommend that? Thanks❤

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Basically it doesn’t matter if you start to wax the front or back of the fabric. As long as the wax has penetrated both sides then you are good to go. I recommend jojoba oil because of its anti bacterial properties. I have not ever used coconut oil so you would have to experiment to see if you are happy with the results.

[@rituranjan3500]

Thanks a lott.....u have explained so nicely I'll be doing this for me.....as long time looking for it....Thank u...again😘🌷

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Glad you found me. Enjoy making lots of wraps!

[@f16falcon5]

I followed your instructions w at and mine feel waxy but not sticky and wont stick to the bowl. I used all the same ingredients too. I tried all methods as well! Each method produced the same feel. Waxy but not sticky. Any ideas?

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

It’s the resin that provides the stickiness. But I would say they shouldn’t feel real sticky. The wraps will stick to itself better than the bowl so overlap the edges of the wrap and use the heat of your hands for it to stick.

[@NancyKGarrett]

HI Patti, I had was left over from last year. So I tried t make more and add it to what I had left; but it was like shellac in my container. What do you do with your left over wax, or do you use it up? Maybe I put in too much resin. This was a while ago, so I don't remember what happened. Do you have any ideas or suggestions? Thanks,

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

You can pour your left over wax in silicone muffin pans then it’s easy to pop out the amount that you need. When you are ready to heat the wax make sure it is in a double boiler so you don’t over heat it as that will cause it to harden. If it is still hard you can try and add a bit more wax. Keep stirring constantly so the resin does not form clumps on the bottom of your pan.

[@monasmith2393]

Can the resin be added later by itself? I have not been able to find any in my local stores. I did try without but they are not sticky enough. Thanks for the awesome tutorial!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Resin is very hard to find in stores. You might have to go online to order it. I have links for the supplies in the description box below the video if you cant find it. If you try to add resin by itself later you may find that you have white patches on your wraps as it takes longer to melt than the wax. And yes, just as you found out. The resin provides some stickiness for the wraps.

[@kir4OthAclowN]

Thank you for the video! I loved the tips a lot

[@MoovinOnEstateSales]

Great demo thank you, you can use your kitchen grater - just boil a pot of water, take it off the heat and stick your grater in it, put the lid on to wait it down - wait a few minutes then take it out wearing thick rubber gloves or use tongs. Most of the wax will be gone and you can easily wash the rest off without worrying about plugging your sink. Then dump the water from the pot outside.

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Thanks for sharing your grating technique for viewers to try as another option.

[@lelyabud4841]

Hi Patti, thank you for the detailed instructions. I tried making the wraps today but I had trouble getting the pine resin to melt ( despite having powdered it before hand). Have you had this problem? If so, how did you solve it? Thanks again

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

My pine resin has always melted quite nicely with no problems. Make sure the water is at a full boil in the double boiler while melting the beeswax and then the beeswax will be nice and hot when you go to add the pine resin. Just keep stirring and stirring until it melts. Then turn it down to a simmer to add your jojoba oil.

[@lelyabud4841]

Thank you, I will try this next time.

[@river550]

Hi! Thank u for taking the time to do this video! I’ve seen many videos to learn how to do it and yours is the most comprehensive by far! And love the way u set up the parchment papers and towel! However, I find that the resin I have gives yellow stains to my fabrics, likewise the drops of oil.... do u have this problem? I find that by mixing the ingredients together (not melted yet) and spreading it on fabric seems to reduce it. I do iron my fabrics twice so that the wax mixture is more even with less “rough surface”. But overall it’s a nice project to do. :)

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Thanks so much for the lovely comment. No, I didn’t get any yellowing from the resin I used. I wanted to show 4 different ways to make the wraps as some people don’t want to go out and get the extra supplies. As I mentioned in the video I found the best method was melting all 3 ingredients together and then brushing on the wax than smoothing out with the hot iron. This gave me the best results.

[@chantalelafleche7409]

I used soy wax and I don't like it because it doesn't mold around my bowls nicely. :-( I also think I used too much because when I crush it up there was some residue that fell off...I hope this doesn't happen in my sandwich bags. The other thing I did not like it with this is my pine resin. I melted it because when I ordered it from amazon it came in big pieces. You really need to by it already grinded like powder because when you melt it, it hardens too quick and you can't get an even layer. I will try it again but this time with beeswax. I was really hoping to avoid using bee product but soy is not good. It took me all day to do this project so hope I can save people time by letting people know not to use soy wax. Cheers!!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Thank you for your comment! Others have asked about using soy wax and it doesn’t have the same properties as beeswax so I can understand why you were not happy with the results. It’s a bit of a science with the resin. I bought my resin in chunks and crushed it inside a bag down to a powder for quicker melting. The heat can’t be to high and it can’t be too low. Just have to start at a lower heat and rise the temperature until it starts to melt. I wish you success for your next batch.

[@DrValerie800]

Excellent tutorial! Thanks so much. I think the last method is the one I'll try; seems like much less wax waste, which means much less wax cracking (I think). Plus, I prefer the melting together of everything initially since it seems like it would give a more homogenous mixture.

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Exactly! You got it.

[@EmpressTarotGabbyTurner]

Thank you for breaking down the cost!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Any time!

[@tammyharder7488]

Thank you for your tutorial on making these very nice with various options much appreciated!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

You are so welcome!

[@beverleybrowning3480]

Great demo and instructions are very clear and helpful. Thanks for showing how to use them as well. I purchased the ingredients already but my one resin is liquid so I will use the double boiler method. Think I'll use a bigger brush tho (fewer strokes needed 😆). I purchased the Beeswax beads (Amazon) for easier use.

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Sounds great! Have fun making lots of wraps!

[@colleentobin1812]

Wow absolutely amazing🎶💥 Thank you so much Patti you rock🙏🎶💥

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Aaaahhh. Thanks Colleen. Glad you liked the video!

[@ladoann]

Hi Patti,really enjoyed your video and the three methods. I don’t know what I am doing wrong but my resin does not seem to want to melt? It clumps up. Help please.

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Stir constantly and make sure your heat is not to high.

[@Danevang3]

A question: can one use unfiltered beeswax? I have seen it online, on Etsy, comparatively inexpensive.

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Best to use 100% purified bees wax as you are using it to wrap food items.

[@michelleblake4516]

Wow what a great informative video! This will make it allot easier 2 do these wraps - not such an intimidating process at all : )

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@saduck1]

Why can’t you use a small Electric skillet it has low heat you can just leave it in the skillet forever??? Plus I have an electric skillet I don’t have a double broiler

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Not everyone has an electric skillet. But if you have one than that would work perfectly for sure!

[@raejackman285]

Can I ask about the paintbrush method please? What's the best way to remelt the wax impregnated in the brush? Would you pop it in a warm oven?

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

I just keep the wax on the brush and let it harden. When I’m ready to make more or re wax the old wraps then the brush goes back into the melted mixture that I keep in the double boiler and the wax is melted again and away you go again. Just have a brush and a pot that you dedicate for the wax mixture.

[@Danevang3]

One more question: what to do when the bread (or other item) gets mouldy inside the wrap? Can you just throw out the bread, wipe the mould off the wrap with a cloth, air it out, and use it again?

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Wipe off the mould and then put your wrap in a clean sink with cool water and some dish soap and scrub lightly with a brush on both sides of wrap till clean, rinse with cool water and air dry and then you can use it again.

[@leanneevans4080]

This is a great video! I'm looking to decrease my single use plastics and your tutorial is detailed and explicit. Thank you for sharing!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Thanks so much Leanne. Enjoy making lots of wraps!