How to make beeswax food wraps using the iron method

[@sailorgirl2017]

I found a mini crockpot in a thrift store for $2 - I use it exclusively for my beeswax wraps. Whatever I don't use cools and hardens and I just remelt and add to the pot as needed. Then I paint it on with a 2" paintbrush which is re-used over and over and then go over it with my iron.

[@helenasimpson3056]

Stuff stays fresh for so much longer in wax wraps, beats the hell out of cling wrap. Lovely tutorial too :)

[@lynamahariel]

I melt my wax in the microwave. Put half of the grated wax in a bowl and heat it up. 30 seconds at a time and always stirring in between. When the wax is melted, add some pine resin (10g resin for 100g wax in total) and add the other half of the wax little by little always after every 30 seconds heating. In my opinion it's way easier this way than to use a double boiler even if it takes a while. I do it this way, because the resin takes forever to melt, if you try it without already melted wax and the wraps work better for me with resin. If you have some of the melted mixture leftover, pour it into a silicon mold (or ice cube molds). These are perfect to use later like in the video for refreshing the wraps after long term use. You don't have to throw them out when they look very used. You simply grate a little wax (less than in the video, because it's already wax in the fabric) and iron it in. All the marks from using will disappear and the wraps look like new. :)

[@meilanmachin825]

What great alternative ideas to grate the wax! Tku for the tip.

[@Fabulousfreak189]

Yes!! I was going to go out and buy a cheese grater but this is great! Now i dont have to

[@devonbradley4372]

Thank you. Very well done and nicely explained. Good job!

[@stevendesmond7064]

Thanks for the video! Nice!

[@KBT1951]

Thanks for the tutorial....I am doing a refresher on making these. I got a request from my sister for one. These are a great substitute for cling wrap, actually a lot better.

[@patricialloyd3773]

Hope to see more posts from you Dee 💖

[@Chickenmom777]

Great video thank you💜

[@debsb53]

Do I have to use pine resin and jojoba oil?

[@usalas4]

you said WAX paper, but wouldn't the iron melt that? Is this actually parchment paper?

[@jacqusprat]

Thanks for such a clear video. I already have a block of beeswax and a bottle of Jojoba oil. How much oil do I add to the wax? Looking foward to making my first wraps.

[@revelationjewellery]

Loved the tutorial, thank you

[@odeycloney]

I didn't sd and cant find where and how much jojoba oil? How to make mix ahead of time.

[@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. Any ideas?

[@FreshInspirations]

Awesome

[@Mindlevery]

I tried this and my fabric turns to a yellowish color. Is that depending on the lightness of the beeswax itself? It was originally a nice light pink, but after ironing it got quite yellow.... Also it is not quite formable, and still kind of fabric-ish in texture.... should I add more wax to it? Or was my fabric too thick? I would appreciate any help, cause I really would like to more "green", and DIY reusable wraps and items.

[@deannacorbett9940]

Hi Mindlevery (and sorry for the late reply) Yes, the wax will change the colour of your fabric a little, particularly on those light pastels. If you haven't fully saturated your fabric in wax blend, you can usually see the dry spots - most noticable on the back of the fabric. Were you using our blend? If you were using pure beeswax alone, that would explain the lack of formability/stickiness. As for thickness, you want to use a plain cotton in a quilting or dress weight.

[@meilanmachin825]

Can jojoba oil be replaced with argan, coconut oils or any other suitable oils?

[@deesbeesnz]

hi Mei. Some people do use coconut oil or almond oils in their blend, and argan oil would be safe to use as well... but all of those oils oxidise and go rancid with exposure to air and light over time. They are some of the better options, because they each have about a two year shelf life... but that shelf life is based on being stored in a sealed bottle out of the light. Once they are not stored in those conditions, then the oxidation process starts - slowly, yes, but it is happening. I use jojoba oil because it's not actually an oil, it's a liquid plant wax with a very long life, and does not go rancid.

[@meilanmachin825]

Dee's Bees Beeswax Food Wraps & DIY Kits thank you kindly for your explanation and clarifying important facts. Is your wax recipe available? Why add pine resin and is it necessary?

[@helenware3152]

which way up do you put the wax paper... Wax side to the fabric?

[@letsbetravellers4424]

do I need to do the same on the reverse side? or is it only on the printed side that I apply wax and heat? Thanks

[@deesbeesnz]

hi there. Just one side will do it - the wax will melt and saturate right through the fabric. I usually put the fabric face down, so the wax is going onto the back of the fabric.... no particular need to do it that way, but I just like the nice smooth finish on the 'good' side when I pick it up.

[@bluecrystal002c]

Could you use an electric griddle?

[@mayrasanchez9120]

What type of fabric did you use ? Does it matter if it is thin material?

[@revelationjewellery]

Mayra Sanchez, I’ve made a few of those now and find that the thinner the material the better, since it folds around the bowl easier. Just make sure you use 100% cotton and you are good to go

[@deannacorbett9940]

Hi Maya. Pure cotton, of quilting or dressmaking weight is ideal. You can go as thin as a cotton poplin, although it won't hold as much wax and will need rewaxing sooner. Do not use cotton voile or lawn - they're too thin.

[@annamihalaras5167]

How do we clean it and does the wax melt on hot days

[@wandalloyd9220]

SOS! I thought I was using pure beeswax and couldn't understand why my wraps were 'cracking'. It turns out I had used a mixture of paro and bees wax . Can you suggest a way to salvage my project?!

[@gingerbunny.]

How do you know it is a mixture? I plan to do this and i might just buy a wrong beeswax too..

[@wandalloyd9220]

@@gingerbunny., if you purchase 'pure beeswax, you'll have no problem! I realized too late that I had used wax from the year before that I had used to make Christmas candles ( the candles were made of a mix to save myself money by combining paro wax and beeswax )

[@meilanmachin825]

Can jojoba oil be replaced with argan or coconut oils?

[@meilanmachin825]

Is it possible to melt the blend in the microwave and keep it ready to make additional covers or to refresh them?

[@Fabulousfreak189]

i wouldnt use the microwave but a double boiler would work!

[@meilanmachin825]

I’d like to make up a batch of the beeswax concoction in a saucepan and let it set in a block so that, like yours, it’s ready to go whenever l need it. Will the saucepan clean out easily as l don’t have an old one to use. I don’t want to have to worry about the condition it might be in after melting the wax.

[@daniellecalder4444]

do you prewash your fabric?

[@SewGoodca]

I would for sure! There are chemicals in the fabric, so you always want to pre wash. That would also stop the colour bleed that she talks about.

[@andreasullivan8669]

Can I use granulated bee's wax?

[@deannacorbett9940]

hi Andrea. You can, but pure beeswax without the oil and tree resin will give you a waterproof fabric, but not very flexible (oil) and not sticky (resin).

[@andizerk4059]

What is your wax block make of??

[@deesbeesnz]

Beeswax

[@donnadebiasi4649]

Awesome!!! Did you pre-wash the fabric?

[@MamaBanana]

I would always advise pre washing fabric before working on, especially if you’re making a good covering.

[@deannacorbett9940]

Hi Donna (and sorry for the late reply) Yes, do pre-wash your fabric - cotton will shrink a bit on its first washing, but also you want to remove any excess dyes and any fabric dressing chemicals that may have been applied to the fabric.

[@janniesims8620]

What’s a ‘midge’?

[@ginarios9442]

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