Make Your Own Beeswax Wrap

[@dumbbunnie123]

My grandmother taught me to make covers for daily use to keep things covered but not air tight.. we just crochet a lacy edge around the fabric and attach beads on strings of the crocheted lace that anchor the covers so they won’t slip or blow off. They are good to cover dough as it rises and covers pitchers of tea etc. it’s another cover worth having and they last for decades!

[@maryjohnking5869]

Can you tell us more about how your grandma taught you? Any other oils in it? I also love to crochet, any ideas? Thank you! Shalom

[@dumbbunnie123]

@@maryjohnking5869 ...She took muslin and cut it into whatever size she needed...she made a small rolled hem around the edge and then she would crochet a little lacy shell stitch with a dropping chain stitch and she would add a bead and then chain back up to the edges and do that all around the muslin ...when it was on the bowl or pitcher it had a chandelier type effect it was pretty and very functional...I can't remember a picture as a child without those covers on everything...the beads she used were glass. I think you might be able to get a similar effect with store bought lace and thin ribbon to put the beads on...I don't think it will be as pretty but it should work. I hope I explained it well enough for you to get the Idea.

[@maryjohnking5869]

Thank you! I vaguely remember seeing these as a child, (59 now) Thank you for describing it so well, I can see it in my mind's eye. I'm going to look for pretty beads. My Mother and Aunt are gone now And I don't have them to ask, so having you respond is a Blessing to me. Shalom Shalom Sister.

[@davidvinson4681]

Young lady you are so talented, I don't know, but your mother must have been great in the kitchen and with the family. You are an inspiration. You are certainly a keeper of the home and family. May God continue to bless you and your family.

[@russellwood8750]

Very impressed with those young ladies. The posture is possibly the best I’ve seen in young people in that very long time..

[@mmacnicol471]

You mentioned using baking sheets that you might NOT want to reuse for baking but, in the 1800s, bakers waxed their metal baking sheets to make the original non-stick surfaces. They'd just rub a chunk of beeswax over it. I read about it in the Joy of Cooking, my mother's favorite cookbook. It's listed under Cookies, in the beginning part where they explain the tools used for cookies. Now that I've written this, I think I may prefer to wax my sheets instead of buying expensive parchment paper!

[@lmd2454]

M MacNicol great idea!

[@mom2mta]

Really! Makes perfect sense. Thanks for sharing!

[@ChynaD420]

Thank you!!!

[@KK7THK]

I’m just finding this video but on this topic- I reseason my formerly nonstick cookie sheets (where that coating has come off) just like you’d season a cast iron skillet. One to two coats and it’s nonstick again (maybe not the prettiest) and they work like new.

[@jhs55]

Can you send information about that cookbook where I can find one? Just in the comments in here.

[@surrenderbend6828]

Love how the 8 yr old looks too her sis for guidance And the 11yr old guides her. Awesome

[@DonKasten3]

Thought she just glanced around

[@MimiJoys]

Your family is so beautiful and amazing! When I watch your videos, they bring tears to my eyes. I grew up with the stories of the Farm my grandparents had as a young couple. They lost their Farm to the Dust Bowls. They ended up in Colorado. I used to love listening to everything they told me. So when I watch your videos, it's like reliving all those amazing things I heard about! I remember my grandma telling me when she would milk the cow, she would squirt it right into my dad's mouth as a child. They talked about how delicious it was. I miss them everyday! Thank you for bringing all those wonderful memories back to me!

[@mradsoubra1344]

Best life ever city make me sick even i was born a nd raised in the city beirouth lebanon but been in scout we grew with love of nature and learn how to protect it i use to breed some chicken and rabbits instead of getting use to bad habbits like smoking drinking stalking girls till i moved to the gulf area abd started to earn for living the first thing i did i bought a land in Lebanon but i couldn't stayed there but in here gulf i do diving and i like it much been away of city so close to nature we human born from sand and die in sand i like this channel much its inspiring and educational we need to convey these knowledge to our generation sometimes all this civilization myght vanish if not we feel more human and more relaxing when we escape to nature tears falls for children hosted in cells grabbing a stupid i pod or i pad or laptop getting lonely back to nature drop stop stress feel more free and more living life and love

[@landomilknhoney]

❤️

[@BodaciousBeverly]

I love watching your girls participate so enthusiastically! They remind me of my sister and myself when we were young, helping Mom with whatever projects she put before us. I think I'll make a few of these for gifts.

[@cynthiagordon2634]

I enjoyed watching you and your daughters make beeswax. I never thought about this. I'm anxious to do this. Thank you!

[@4tressfortified]

Thank you and the girls for such a useful, healthy and eco friendly idea!

[@TeacherBeesABCs-123s]

My mind is blown right now! I am so excited to make these. I've been trying to figure out a way to get rid of plastic wrap and sandwich bags. Thank you so very much!!!

[@milkmanzwife]

I almost ordered some of these fabric beeswax wraps. I make sandwiches for my husband’s lunch and wrap them so he can eat while working without contaminating his food. I despise the waste of using wax paper. I am excited to make my own!

[@pjriddell]

Thanks for showing us how to do it Rachel and Brianna :)

[@MimiJoys]

Those sheets are Air Bake cookie sheets! They were invented by relatives of mine. One day, my aunt was baking cookies and her cookies burned. She turned to her husband who was an engineer and said, "Why don't you invent me something that will prevent my cookies from burning"? So, he took her seriously and did! 😉 The pocket of air prevents the burning on the bottom. You can even put it under a pie tin to prevent the bottom from burning.

[@cedainty]

I LOVE my Air Bakes!!!

[@BodaciousBeverly]

MiMi Joys1963 Please thank him for me! When I was young, it seems like I would get distracted by my little ones and burn at least one panful from each batch. As soon as I discovered these pans, I bought several, and over not had a burnt cookie since!

[@Forevertrue]

I invented bees wax. HA HA

[@stacyhigginson170]

MiMi Joys1963 this is what happens when hubby's do what their wives ask ;)

[@ClaireOSullivanAuthor]

I love the Air Bake, also. Perfect for rolls and French bread :)

[@1d1hamby]

I use beeswax for sealing up my leather shoes and boots too. Makes shoes and shoestrings last a long time and easier to clean.

[@estellaeggleston7915]

How do you do that?

[@barbottolino2519]

brilliant!! thanks

[@TheDurhamFamilyFarm]

I really appreciate that you're showing how to do this with your kids....that's such an important part of homesteading. Thanks for the inspiration!!

[@SunflowerToshaDiys]

I make beeswax candles and melts these would be perfect to use in storing some items. I'm going eco friendly with packaging. This would work out perfectly. Thanks for sharing this with us! Your girls are awesome helpers!! Appreciate the lesson.

[@Mamamaria26]

I can see how your daughters look up to you so much. How beautiful! I have a daughter, but shes 12 months old. This year we are starting a garden in our backyard of our suburban home. Hopefully one day we will move out to the country.

[@paradisoperduto4900]

No need to use the oven; once you spread the wax, top each piece with baking paper and literally iron on top of the paper. Much easier.

[@suzieparis6821]

What a wonderful mom..passing down vital information..Bless you n ur fam

[@reaputnam]

So well-behaved and beautiful! Great job! :))

[@charlenecole1840]

Lovely daughters & what wonderful helpers!

[@grimmsmothr]

I found your website for glassing eggs. And I liked you so much when I was searching for a beeswax tutorial for my daughter to watch and I saw your face. I told her to stop and watch you. :) Also liked your canning in snow tutorial. I have yet to see snow in my 53 years of life and to watch you canning in it was lovely and homely. Well done.

[@andreacremeans1055]

This is so much more cost effective than buying the wraps! The lowest I’ve seen them is $10 for a medium sized wrap! I’ll definitely enjoy making some smaller square wraps for glasses and jars. I have a large and medium sized wrap(s) right now. But I’d like another sef

[@HomesteadTessie]

I just want to say How much your channel inspires me I love it !

[@bertkutoob]

Weird! I've been making waxed cloths for years to wrap tools in to prevent them from rusting but I never thought of using them in the kitchen 🤦‍♂️ I found that a few passes with a rolling pin once the wax is still slightly warm makes the sheet somewhat more flexible. Don't know why, but there you go then...

[@jillhumphrys8073]

I wonder about running them under warm water can soften them as well without melting.

[@casimiropolaco6227]

May God bless your family and your beautiful talent ! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@designsonyouinparis]

Beautiful girls and family! Wish I could take lessons in person! Love your lifestyle!

[@No.no.no.no.nothankyou]

I love seeing you with your kids

[@Th3_Gael]

Watching your back catalogue after finding you a couple weeks back. Thankyou so much for all the helpful oldskool videos for oldskool folks like me

[@diannemiller4754]

I have been making candles with beeswax. I thought i would try making wraps. Thanks ladies for teaching me how. I always come to my trusted KZbin family. 😊

[@therealduchess]

You are blessed! Those girls are well raised.

[@celtgunn9775]

I have 2 beeswax fabric food storage units. I bought them before learning how to craft them. I now need to find my pinking shears to craft a bunch of these. Not only for myself but to gift to my daughter who is very much into living healthy and my brother-in-law who would absolutely appreciate them.

[@homegrowncountryhomeplace]

Easy project for family. I like it because it's re-usable. Y'all have a Blessed Day.

[@armistrickland7720]

I love this idea! It will make great gifts too and people will appreciate them because they’re homemade. Thanks for sharing.

[@angelous7774]

I need to do this with my kids, the only way to teach our kids good wisdom in life is by doing so with them

[@joanreid2804]

Such lovely young ladies! Great idea!

[@Lavenderrose73]

Oh my goodness, I totally love this idea!!! I've gotta share this on Facebook, and I'm thinking multiple sizes, even glass or coffee cup sizes if I have to leave and want to save my coffee for later, or if I _want to chill a glass of wine!!!_ : )

[@motherlistener]

I just made some wax wraps and found that using an iron really helped. It allowed me to remelt areas and move the wax around.

[@HomesteadingFamily]

+Sara Thompson - That a great idea! Thank you for sharing!😁

[@1d1hamby]

Sara Thompson just make sure to clean the iron off really well.

[@ChynaD420]

Great idea!

[@oneministries4878]

I don’t know about every bit as good as seran wrap, I would say it’s better. Good job girls!

[@darlenesouthard4557]

If you use parchment paper to wax them on you could always fold up the paper afterward and tuck it away for use again when you make more or do another messy craft. Recycle reuse renew.

[@brigidlaffey7343]

Brava! That’s exactly what I do, especially for regular ‘same usage’ until such time as it’s really time for a fresh piece. Eg instead of toxic poisoning of our food with Tin Foil (aluminium - which enters the brain =:() ), I use Baking Paper

[@xxnekonekox]

Brigid Laffey ever since I learned that I wrap my food in parchment or wax and then aluminum to store, same for baking, a layer of parchment over aluminum

[@elizabethcope1502]

Different material for each use. God bless

[@Greens5511]

Your girls r such sweet little helpers! How lovely! I am going to make these today 👍😉

[@SweetChaos01]

I just found your channel and have been watching your videos. I love your ideas and your thorough explanation of everything! Your daughters are so sweet and beautiful...they're lucky to be growing up on a homestead and learning all of these things from a young age!

[@elaineekberg113]

I've seen these with elastic around the outside of the circle to hold them in place. Great idea!

[@dianegaut5014]

I just caught one of your videos a couple days a go so I’m brand new to your channel and I was so surprised to see this video with your daughters. The video I saw before this one was by yourself and my thoughts was that you sure knew a lot of info and spoke very well to be so young and that your parents must have been making you do this since you were very young. I was shocked you had daughters this age. I guess it’s the clean country living cause you look amazing. I love this channel and I’m so glad I found it.

[@mauriceupton1474]

You have one of the best KZbin channels that I've found so far, I keep bees and this idea is great!

[@jewelleryhannah7493]

This is amazing!! I’ve wanted some beeswax cloth for so long but can’t find it near me - even better to DIY it! Thank you! 🐝💕

[@jesussaves8502]

This is really cool and my kids would love to help with it too, thank you so much for sharing!

[@jcj6501]

Great job! Love your network.

[@anabelamaiadepablos9810]

if you place a tick paper on top of the wax and iron the paper, that will melt the wax into the cloth; easier and less risky than the oven...

[@shelby6066]

Anabela Maia De Pablos when I am I'm a hurry, i grab some parchment and lay it on top and iron it 😉

[@IMOO1896]

Anabela Maia De Pablos I just watched a video of the ironing method, she lost a lot of wax to the foil. That made me decide to melt in the oven.

[@fearnotonlylove1113]

What a great mom🐝 and well behaved girls!!

[@gwenwier7187]

I love this idea! I keep beeswax granules for making my lotions and some soaps. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@janetroberts2262]

Your daughters are beautiful and charming ❤❤

[@martimusmaximus8121]

Lovely family !

[@rongablue]

Interesting ,thank you. Your girls are so sweet x.

[@MaxStax1]

Cool video, i thought for sure the girls were twins when the video started. I have been binge watching this channel. So much great information.

[@morningflowerB]

Adorable family 🐝🌻

[@cedainty]

What a great idea! I HATE clear plastic wrap. The only thing I like about 'clear' wrap is that it's clear. Wonder how this would work using more sheer fabric. Most of my bowls are either stainless or crockery. Once upon a time before the common use of glass, windows were covered with oiled paper because it allowed light to enter the room.

[@stillbee7222]

I'm a new subscriber, I love your channel. Your very spoken and I actually wondered if at one time were you a teacher? God bless you and your family. These are things that everyone should know.

[@suzieparis6821]

Love the beautiful wood on ur workspace

[@sandrapetty2609]

Love this project! Thank you 👍

[@WildKraftyAotearoa]

Kia Ora, I have been making and using bees wax wraps since 2017. I have found that using a silicon spatula to spread the wax works better for me. My husband and son are beekeepers, we only have two hives at the moment, so I buy local organic beeswax, I also make them in bulk with some of my family for big kaumatua (senior folk of my tribe) Christmas parties, 120 to 180, so I have got quite slick at it, giggle. My recipe is approximately 100 grams of beeswax and 2 heaped tablespoons of coconut oil. The way I do it is to bung in the wax as chunky or as small as you like with the oil and melt in a crock pot. I then let it cool it grate it (which will be much easier with the coconut oil) and store for when I need it next, or you could spoon over while melted. I prefer to let it set and grate it. Technique includes how you did it, I use special recycled roasting dishes, spread the grated wax and oil mixture over, melt, pull out and spread wax evenly, then give it two or three minutes and pull back out working fast to tilt your dish and wipe of excess wax and lift out of dish, it drys really quickly, yes children will need a adult to help with this method. Sorry for waffling. Oh and I am a big Susan Weed fan you mentioned her in your drying herbs video. Thanks for sharing so many cool videos.

[@WildKraftyAotearoa]

OOPS, when I pull the dish out the second time I quickly wipe of any excess wax, grab the hot corners and that is when I tilt it to remove any extra before hanging on a mini clothes line I have. It sets up as you know in seconds.

[@rachelw1316]

You ladies are so cute! Thanks for sharing :)

[@kuzadupa185]

Similar to making oiled tarps. This is something I'll be trying with my niece when its raining outside and we need an indoor activity.

[@caudillcaudill2237]

PRECIOUS girls...good mama!! 💜👵🏻

[@yvonneyvonnegaskingaskin4013]

Investing time is always important for girls. Activities might not always be creative & innovative for viewers, but I like you invest time with them. And, if they're canning there favorite veggies & you do not want to share. 👍 Thank you. (Yvonne Gaskin) 2022

[@janea5898]

Your girls are adorable! You remind me of my mom! Neat idea...I’ll try this. I’ve seen this done with an iron and parchment but you’re right, throwing away parchment is expensive.... plus You could use less wax and rewax the wraps as the wear out that would make them less stiff ...I’ve seen people add a few drops of jojoba oil to the wax pellets, melt them in a bow and brush it on like paint too. I think the oil makes them more tacky so they stick to themselves better. Thank you for demonstrating and thanks for being a cool mom. ☺️

[@Boredchinchilla]

Jane A you can also use a tiny bit of coconut oil to make them melt a bit easier, since coconut oil melts at nearly room temperature. You can also make a great dry skin treatment/chapstick by mixing coconut oil and beeswax-this also works great on pet paws that are dry or cracked (it’s great to put on before a winter walk to avoid getting any of the salt melt on the pawpads-it keeps them nice and soft and dry)

[@mcdc101201]

I was just thinking that cloth napkins would work great too! Already sewn and lots of great patterns. Would you recommend boiling the cloth first to remove any fabric treatments?

[@glenm5034]

Thanks for the video presentation.

[@amandine3109]

Love it! Your girls are the head of you :)

[@fishindude72]

Love this idea. Thank you for the video

[@trrealityafterchemotv8295]

Tks for sharing this with us

[@rhuomairhuopostale7857]

Nice, informative video! I have just learned of this alternative to plastic wrap and am very interested in making some of these for home use. Your daughters are so poised. How lovely that you are preserving these moments with them. Someday, before you know it, your grandchildren will love seeing their mommies or aunties at their ages now. God bless you all.

[@HomesteadingFamily]

+Rhuomai Rhuopostale Love that idea of looking back on these videos with the kids one day! Thanks for the sweet thoughts!

[@rhuomairhuopostale7857]

You are welcome. :)

[@junyspoony]

ive watched a couple of videos on this topic and I love the way you explain things clearly, love the fact your daughters are involved. I would like to see more of your stuff on homesteading so I have subscribed. I am in the UK and just been learning about these beeswax fabric covers, I have been looking to get rid of the cling film stuff for a while as I am trying to get rid of plastic. I am also getting interested in fermenting so will be interesting to see if you do that, I see big jars behind you. Great

[@sandrabondar5123]

I have a large square bees wax fabric with a wooden button sewn on one corner with a cotton string tied to the button and leaving a long tail, you can wrap and secure with the string by winding the string around the button

[@richardbates1993]

Have you thought of using a round wooden frame (in the UK we call them embroidery hoops) to contain the wax?

[@deborahtownsend5042]

The wraps need some pine resin & some kind of food safe oil added to it too. Makes the wraps more pliable otherwise the beeswax alone is too hard & not pliable enough. Great idea love your apron & you are a beautiful family.

[@CynBH]

I was hoping her recipe would work. Is there something that could substitute for the pine resin? I've never been able to use these wraps because I'm allergic to pine.

[@nnovaroza]

@@CynBH you can use any resin, but the one from pine is the best because its properties as antiseptor.

[@shannonbarthelette4749]

@@CynBH add coconut oil

[@sailorgirl2017]

@@CynBH Try damar resin. You can buy it online. I use that as it's cheaper than pine resin. I also add jojoba oil to my wraps.

[@CynBH]

@@sailorgirl2017 thank you 🙂

[@ibislife]

What a great idea. Have to check out where I can buy beeswax. Thank you!

[@brendastuart194]

Hobby stores sell beeswax in the candle and soap making section. I have not price compared though

[@recoverme2473]

Mama says she bought it in the Farmer's Market

[@gailsgardenherbsmore1605]

Great idea! Thanks for sharing.

[@nicholhall2441]

I love your apron. I had a vintage one like that and it was my favorite. Did you make it. Where did you get your pattern?

[@singleman1986]

What great idea.

[@landomilknhoney]

Thank you, Sister. For a clear and informative video. Excited to try when cleaning out extra burr wax in my hives. ❤️ Shalom

[@andreacremeans1055]

I love how beeswax wrap will stay on anything! When using Saran Wrap, it only stuck to glass! I love using my beeswax wraps over and over again on anything (jars, cups, pitchers, containers, plates, bowls etc.!!!)

[@GinchyGirlCreatesAndGardens]

Such a great idea !!! Love this !!!

[@HomesteadingFamily]

+Creations by Yiskah Thank you!

[@marcellakramer7118]

My Little Homestead , hello, I'm a new subscriber and am starting to change my way of living for health, the environment, and a more natural way of life! Just a quick question, I love these wraps and will be making them, but why are the beeswax pellets so white, and the chunk of natural beeswax the honey color?? Why are the pellets so white? Hopefully you will see this comment and be able to answer. Thank you!

[@sanot8443]

Thank you for that demonstration. I wondered, now 8 months later, how are they working for you and what is the easiest way you've found to store them? Thanks so much!

[@HomesteadingFamily]

+Sa Not - They still work great! If they start losing their waxiness you can just add a little more. I store them rolled up in a kitchen cabinet...

[@marilynnberg4059]

Homesteading Family i

[@angeliwas46]

I'm new here and I love all your videos. You girls are beautiful and very well mannered. 💖

[@CinderellAspergerSapiophile]

How lovely ♡

[@IMOO1896]

You’re also giving the girls instructions in putting cheese on pizza dough.👍🏻😀 Great info!

[@allaboutalma1100]

I love this channel!

[@michaelaregenfuss5968]

What a great idea.

[@shelby6066]

I use a solid material so there is no right side/wrong side and cut with pinking shears. Easy one step material. I am in love with mine. I made round and square and rectangle, all in different sizes. 😀😁😁 Works great to cover a tomato by the way 😉😉😉

[@Rollwithit699]

You're a good momma!

[@simplelivinghomestead9967]

We just started our homestead a month ago. I am learning a lot from you.What did you set the oven on and for how long?

[@kuzadupa185]

This would be great for storing individual pizza slices in the fridge or freezer

[@tallcedars2310]

Thank you, will be trying this out, atb.

[@HomesteadingFamily]

+Tall Cedars - these make really good gifts too!

[@rawfoodelectric]

also, I wonder if you could place the beeswax on a cloth and cover it with another cloth upside down and then use the iron that way and get two done at once!

[@caelidhg6261]

How well do they stick? I have seen recipes that say to use Pine resin to help them stick.

[@HomesteadingFamily]

+Caelidh Goode They do not “stick” very well, but they form and shape very well... pine resin would be interesting if you really wanted a stickiness to it... but it seems to work great without it!

[@momsyusa5053]

Another method to covering food is using shower caps. Can buy for a $1 and throw in wash when you need to wash. They are plastic but can be used over and over.

[@cookingonthefarm]

This is so good. I love it. I just ran out if bees wax from making deodorant God bless

[@TwistedHippieOrenda]

Not only are beeswax cloths amazing, silicone freezer bags are as well! You can wash them, microwave them, store in the pantry and of course freeze them. Great environmental switch that will reduce plastic pollution and healthier way of storing food separate from micro-plastics. They last years and years and save you money rather then buying single use plastic baggies that are just going to be trashed after one usage. #Zerowaste

[@kristenfrosch]

Thanks for another great video! I can't wait to try this with my girls. It looks like being a good video hostess runs in the family! May you all have a blessed year in 2018!