DIY Beeswax Food Wraps

In this DIY tutorial I will walk you through how I make my food saver beeswax wraps. You can wrap sandwiches, use it to cover bowls, half an apple- the possibilities are endless and this wrap is reusable over and over again!
Helpful links for ingredients and tools:
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JoJoba Oil: amzn.to/3DOXUNa
Beeswax: amzn.to/3RLlhNh
Pine Resin: amzn.to/3JV3X6U
Food Scale: amzn.to/3Ibn0Iw
Pinking Sheers: amzn.to/3lo0nrn
#thedenmanhomestead #beeswaxwraps #diy #selfsustainable

[@FromSuitstoBoots]

These are the coolest thing you’ve ever made me! I showed all my coworkers and they were in shock!

[@thedenmanhomestead]

Yay! Awesome!

[@kayscheck4858]

Steph your not just beautiful outside but inside as well ❤plus being so talented in so many different ways!! Girl pat yourself on the back ( or Buddy) cuz you deserve it!! Love your videos & your voice is so easy to listen to❤

[@jenniferbrake1109]

I agree! 💯

[@thedenmanhomestead]

Thank you so much!!

[@jdcolle]

Agree. Stephanie, your voice is so calming and relaxing. You are an organized and thoughtful content creator. Thank you for taking the time to do videos.

[@julieknudsen8153]

I agree. Stephanie I am addicted to your channel. I have so many ideas and plans to try these. I have said before you need to write a book girl.

[@sandymanning8744]

Stephanie you come with amazing ideas. I was curious if I poured it on to the cloth and got to much on it. How do I get the excess out without making a bigger mess? Trust me I would do that. Thank you. By the way I'm glad Jami is sharing you instead of keeping you to herself. Lol God Bless 💕💕💕

[@thedenmanhomestead]

You could use an old credit card and kind of squeegee it off, but typically when you hang it up the excess will drip off

[@carlamorris5410]

The science behind this amazes me. It is so cool that these ingredients can make this and that you can hand wash them and they still work. Amazing Steph!

[@jdcolle]

Excellent instructional video Stephanie! I have purchased beeswax wraps and really like the way they cover dishes. How thoughtful you have given them as gifts!

[@sharononeill449]

Your so talented omg wish I lived closer to you oh boy we would be busy 🐄🦆🐐🐓🐥🐝🐮🌻🦚❤️🐈‍⬛🐷

[@Kreeson]

I enjoy all the Morrow channels, but I have to say your channel is very calming, educational and more in my wheelhouse of interest. Good job!❤

[@pamelahouser3487]

Thank you for sharing your craft with us. I just wish I was 40 years younger and less arthritic to be able to do this. Such a nifty gift idea. How much do you suggest to charge at a farmers market?🥰🙏🙋‍♀️

[@thedenmanhomestead]

If you are making a 3 pack I'd probably price them at $10 or so

[@suzannmiller1468]

You are amazing with all you know. This is such a great way for storing food. Thankyou for showing how you did this. Very interesting and eco friendly.

[@christinenovack6048]

Wonder if you couldn't just dip the fabric instead of brushing it on?

[@DianaSoares66]

Are these for in place of coving food containers with say tin foil or Saran Wrap? Can you wrap things like a piece of left over food? If so, will the food pick up any odor from the wrap?

[@rachelfowler2837]

I was them for all of these applications and am so impressed (and sorry I didn’t know about them before last year) but haven’t found any odor transfer, etc.

[@thedenmanhomestead]

Yes you can wrap it and no it shouldn't pick up any odors. It's pretty well sealed

[@beckystone7994]

Very interesting way to save on disposable baggies ! Thsnks for showing us this eco-friendly method of storage and transporting our foods ! Great video Steph thank you! Also can the wraps when not sticky be re-waxed or do we have to use new material ? Would reheating the used ones reactivate the wax already on them ? Thsnks God bless ❤️🙏🙋🏻

[@thedenmanhomestead]

Yes you can reuse and reheat them that would extend their life

[@katieransdell2997]

These are so incredible. I can't believe this isn't done more mainstream. This is one amazing solution to all the single use plastic problems. Amazing.

[@motherofdragons3481]

That means Saran Wrap and the likes would be out of business ..

[@katieransdell2997]

Not likely out of business but more widespread use of this could shift their business model, they would adjust and pivot to the product people prefer. Maybe even perfect a product like this. There is room for both types of products. I think this is so neat!

[@beverlydavis5940]

Love your videos Steph, so informative, fun and useful do your own projects.

[@maryiverson5874]

I am just loving learning knew things. I cannot physically do much crafting or kitchen work or gardening but I love sharing with my sister in law. and niece. Very clear instruction.

[@jenjetson4661]

Love these ❤ I haven’t made them but I did get some a few years ago off Amazon & loved the idea but they have disappeared likely into our storage bag drawer so I’ll have to dig them out.

[@lonnapeterson9153]

Love your videos Stephanie! You are teaching this "old dog" new tricks!! Not only teaching, educating me on things that I am going to make! Like the artesian bread, made it and it's awesome! This wraps are a future project! I'm thinking about a bee hive. And for everyone reading this, I'm retired so I've earned the title old dog, so don't criticize me!

[@dianacox2293]

Stephanie another good video. Those wraps bring me back to my younger days with my great aunt who raised me. She had something cloth like and it felt like something That was stiff starched like but not. Similiar to what your doing. I am 60 now and you bring alot of memories for me from long ago. Thank you those days were simpler. Love yuh our page.

[@megslittlehouseinthecountry]

I think these are so amazing. and so simple to make. I go though so many plastic baggies, I could fill a landfill! This idea is more eco friendly. 💖💖💖

[@marywillaby6663]

I so look forward to yours and Buddy's videos. How is your greenhouse doing? Were you able to save the seedlings that fell to the ground?

[@thedenmanhomestead]

About 3/4 bounced back!

[@sylviabrown7225]

I really like the projects u do with the bees it’s nice to know what different things u can do with Bees 👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@MAINEIAC]

What does the jojoba oil do for the wraps, what's its purpose?

[@lynncolantuono668]

I was wondering the same thing.

[@thedenmanhomestead]

It keeps the wraps playable, otherwise with just the wax and resin it would be too brittle and "crispy"

[@sharonmaresh]

You have so many talents and skills! Your channel has been such a treat to watch. Question: you don't need to wash the fabric first correct? Since you said the colors may bleed into each other, my thought was would washing it first (with NO fabric softener) set the colors?

[@thedenmanhomestead]

You can wash the fabric first but the oils may still make them run.

[@nancydalton4629]

How do you compare brought beeswax to your beeswax?? Will there be a difference in making these?? I love the idea and would love to try to make round ones, have you tried that before??

[@thedenmanhomestead]

Store bought beeswax should be very comparable as long as it's 100% beeswax

[@deekeller7408]

I asked, you deliver. Thank you. have you ever figured out the cost to make these? I know it makes a difference on the size of the fabric - but considering the cost of supplies, etc. I was just curious.

[@thedenmanhomestead]

No I haven't looked into the cost on this one

[@phillipsgirl3278]

Neat video. Love the editing with the background sound when opening the oven. I saw these yesterday at a garden expo and the ones they had were really thick with beeswax. These look so much neater. Really enjoy your content.

[@wendyjohnson2366]

Such a great idea! Your so crafty!! What does the oil do?? Just wondering

[@thedenmanhomestead]

It helps make the fabric playable otherwise it would be brittle and stiff

[@charlotteefurstonberg9188]

I might have made a folder just to save your videos 😉

[@ellyross7082]

Hi Steph👋 How beautiful n creative! Good luck w them at your farmer's market. No doubt anything you make or bring will sell out! Great job. Have a blessed 🙌 day. Stay safe n well. Elly 🇨🇦

[@maryanntulloch3363]

🐝 Well done again Stephanie! 🐝 I assume that the fabric is 100% cotton, but I'm not sure. If you told us, I missed it. I would have liked to see what you wrap up the most. Maybe you could tack it on to the end or perhaps in a short video: samples of things you wrap. Your needs with a big family would be different than mine. I'd probably prefer a 2" brush with a longer handle. Longer handled brushes usually allow for better control. (In makeup application too.) Thanks for sharing your expertise. 🐝🌲 Looks like a good snow day project. 🇨🇦❤️🙋🏼‍♀️🇨🇦

[@MarieLuvsNate]

Good Morning Stephanie !!! How cool is that!! I really enjoyed watching and learning how to do this. The finished products are so cute! Love it!! ❤️

[@deborahgarner5464]

I really like these wraps! So much more environmentally friendly than Saran Wrap or foil. It looks like an easy project….thanks for sharing ❤

[@lindageorge6174]

Don't you wonder what the first person that made these was thinking, I can add this, this and that, and melt it all together, paint it on a cloth put it in the oven for a few minutes, then take it out, and cover the other side, put it in the oven again for a few minutes, hang them up to cool, and wallah! I have eco-friendly Saran wrap! 🙂💞

[@patriciaober4647]

When you wash the wraps by hand and air dry do you recoat with the wax solution ?

[@thedenmanhomestead]

No you don't need to. They stay sticky for a long time. Many many washes

[@barbiebush]

You’re videos are so awesome. You do amazing work. You and Buddy are an amazing couple. You both ROCK. Thank you so much for sharing your videos

[@pattipowell7788]

Great job Steph, as always! I am curious could you use one of those wallpaper smoothing tools on the fabric after you pour some mixture on the fabric? They are very inexpensive and it seems like it would work faster and make sure it was covered better? Now I don’t know…I am just asking?? Thank you as always and sending blessings to The Denman Bunch‼️

[@thedenmanhomestead]

Not sure! But if you try it let me know how it works!

[@pattipowell7788]

Oh Dear Steph, Honey I would never be doing this because I am so far from crafty! I SO WISH I COULD😍😍🙌🙌🦋!!!! I know God has given us ALL at least one unique talent and it is our job to find it and use it serve family/others and give God all the glory!!! I do believe if we don’t use our talent or use it in a negative way…… He will take it away from us Carol, My Best Friend, and Myself taught SS class for 20+ years and she said you do the lesson part because you do that well…and I will do the craft part. Which one came with after the lesson so they would have to take home with them to show their parents and remember them about this week’s lesson! ANYWAY….it was her sweet way of saying and I knew it too….. YOU LOVE TO TALK AND DO THE STUDY PART….. I love to do the crafting and I know how to do it…. So I will do this part!!!!! That’s the loving most kind way she could put it in!!!!!!! LOL the truth is thrush and IT SHALL SET YOIU FREE!!! So I will sit here and admire your beautifully, talented DIY…. I just have things that pop into my head that might or might not work but hey that’s what family is for! Hope you/yours have a BLESSED BEYOND MEASURE WEEK!!!!!

[@kimfrommn7162]

Super Video!! Gave great descriptions of what you were talking about! Anyone would be able to follow your directions!! Real Neat!! 🤗♥️🙏🏼

[@jessicanawal8930]

Greetings from Ohio Stephanie! I really appreciate all your knowledge and maybe I am missing something here I feel like a big dummy, but I'm so confused, what is the purpose of the wax on cloth and what are you suppose to do with these I've never heard of such a thing or the purpose of these, I'm guessing this is just a Southern thing? Stephanie can you give me a better understanding of what this is used for, my apologies I am just not getting the purpose or the use for these, I've even watched the video twice and I just don't get it.😔 TiA. 🤔

[@thedenmanhomestead]

They are reusable food wraps. You can use them in place of plastic baggies like zip lock. Or if you have half an apple or lemon you can wrap them up and put it in the refrigerator etc.

[@jessicanawal8930]

@@thedenmanhomestead Thank you for clarifying.

[@wilmalugar4502]

Steph, this is so cool!! You are so talented. Is that a celo I saw in your living room and do you play?

[@thedenmanhomestead]

It is a Celo, I played in my younger years 😊

[@nada7.077]

You are so knowledgeable and industrious! Thank you so much for sharing all your wonderful things you can do and make. I hope your little chicks are thriving. God bless you all and keep you safe ❤️🙏

[@lorriepeek5636]

What a great craft that you actually get to use over and over. I think there so nice. If you do decide to sell them, you can count on me as a customer. I love the bee fabric.

[@alicewistrand210]

Would you recommend washing the fabric first or just use from the store?

[@thedenmanhomestead]

I just use mine from the store. Have not prewashed.

[@lindahensley5711]

Those are absolutely adorable. Does the pine resin smell fade completely before using them? I hope so.

[@thedenmanhomestead]

Mostly yes. Or you can wash them with dawn dish soap too at first to help if you notice the smell is strong

[@lindahensley5711]

@@thedenmanhomestead thank you ☺️

[@jenniferharrington917]

Steph. Is there a particular reason you chose jojoba oil?? I see people use, coconut, almond, etc. I have those oils, but not jojoba, I need to know your reasoning,as I trust you more than some random google search😘😂

[@jenniferharrington917]

Never mind...you answered me at the end...

[@thedenmanhomestead]

It's what I found works best with the wraps

[@beckyallen3771]

Ok….Let’s examine SAFTY of your demo……FIRE HASARD🔥 😱🙏 as with candle making you use double boiler or old crock pot! Mason jars must always have a rack on bottom when boiling. You can use two thick rags. Ok… then you really failed miserably with keeping the stove on while transporting wax on brush to cookie sheet! You could have burnt your house down or sustained third degree burns. Not smart! Ok …..now we come to your material……the first step is dye setting your material with a cold water vinegar soak, then washing and out all of the dyes and chemicals in your material. Then air dry and stretch the grain of the material into shape and iron. Just like sewing a garment or quilt, you always set the dye and wash, dry and straighten the grain of the fabric! You were the first demo I have watched that showed using the same ingredients in those wraps on Amazon. Thank you for doing that ❤️ also other you tube demos that I have watched did not talk about material prep ….getting rid of dangerous dyes and chemicals in fabric. Please take this demo down and replace it, so no one gets hurt. Other channels showed putting wax unmelted piled on material placed on cookie sheets without sides or parchment paper into hot oven. 🔥😱Safest demo Ive seen is doing this out side with crock pot placing material into crock pot, then removing material and hanging on clothes line.

[@julie-annecordwell3290]

Wow that is awesome I never thought to do that

[@daphneroy7595]

I loved them when I seen you give them in the basket you gave Jami.. It would be cool to pick someone that follows you & send us a little gift. I would love a set..

[@magmiller4013]

This was so interesting! I never knew of these wax wraps! I bet your kitchen smells heavenly!♥️ In my younger years, I worked at a candle shop. We made candles and shipped them all over the world! I worked there for 23 years!

[@thedenmanhomestead]

Oh wow!

[@RoseStClair-iq4yq]

Fascinating! Do they keep the air out well enough so a sandwich doesn't dry out? Your videos are so well done! Keep up the great work!

[@thedenmanhomestead]

Yes!

[@1957Loyal]

Steph you are so talented and a natural KZbin influencer! Buddy too. ☺️☺️

[@naomigedeon7867]

Stephanie I love this. You amaze me

[@paulajaquez2887]

Could you hem the material? Also can you re-wax the cloths? And, about how long would they last? Absolutely a awesome idea!

[@thedenmanhomestead]

You can hem them, you can rewax them. I believe they can hold up to 50+ washes

[@evekankam6744]

What a brilliant idea,thank you for sharing

[@craftylou100]

Since joining your channel, I have been Catching up on your videos,, I am in total awe of these bees wax wraps! I would have never thought one could make these or even use them over and over again. Great job Steph!

[@teriadams7398]

I noticed you didn't say you prewashed the fabrics. Im sure they do use chemicals in the printing and dying process, especially when most fabrics come from overseas.

[@donnaguyton153]

Hey Steph, maybe you could use a glass measuring cup, then you could pour...just sayin'. 👍🤗

[@sherryk5313]

Thanks for giving us the Amazon list to make the things you do. I hope you get a couple of pennies from the Amazon list. 😊

[@cynthiastewart9138]

So Stephanie, I’m not sure how you would use these wraps, could you give me an example? I’m a little lost here, sorry

[@beckietharpe2277]

You are definitely one talented young lady! I think those are so cool.

[@michellemundell9589]

Another awesome video Steph, I have learned so much from your channel! What would be the best way to store the wraps?

[@thedenmanhomestead]

I shove mine in my utensil drawer lol

[@donnamiller634]

That was fun watching!!

[@mhfarmgirl1969]

A small crockpot is a great think to use. One for crafting only :)

[@shirlfarthing2193]

Now that is awesome!

[@almawalton3946]

I learned something new today, thank you.

[@maggieteusch6221]

These are so cool!

[@brendarismoen183]

They look fun to make.

[@jenniferharrington917]

Love your shirt Steph!!!😂😂

[@Kaitlyn-h]

Hii thank you for the video can't wait to try! I have unflitered beeswax from my hive long ago. Does it need to be filtered or can I use as is. Because the stuff on Amazon is triple filtered

[@thedenmanhomestead]

As long as it's strained from all the impurities it's good

[@bentesolbjrg5055]

I made myself beeswax wraps some years ago. Love them.

[@margiemursch5382]

Very interesting. Never saw this done. Thank you

[@konninoyes101]

Thank you for the video I'll cut up video videos

[@steveberdie7745]

Hi Steph, Norma here. That’s pretty amazing. So this is safe to wrap foods with? Do they hold up in the refrigerator? Yours look so pretty. Thanks again for another great idea.

[@thedenmanhomestead]

Yes, safe for food and works in the fridge

[@Haffie3]

I love this idea. I saw the ones you gave to Jami so I have been waiting for this video.. I have a question. Since they are reusable, how do I care for them or clean them? Oh btw, I love your channel and I am so glad you are doing these videos!

[@thedenmanhomestead]

You can just wash them with a gentle dish soap like dawn, and then pat dry, and store them in a drawer. Thanks for hanging out with me!

[@mel49ers]

Neat idea how long do these last ? What all do you use yours own watch your live with Jamie but have forgotten an so you don’t think am a complete nut case was dozing off whe I asked so woke an watched the rest of your video an now I know that they wear out lol but how long is it according to use ? An know you can wrap fresh foods so that does away with plastic wrap ! Can you freeze them or will that hurt the wax?

[@thedenmanhomestead]

I used mine on whatever I can replace zip lock or saran wrap with them. (with the exception of storing liquids) I've never tried to freeze them.

[@tammyfrey956]

These are so cool. I will try it soon

[@GinaSmith-Vaeretti]

Thank you so much. A cousin of mine had some years ago and I could never figure out how to make them myself. Watching your DIY video gives me the courage to give it a try and I love how it is eco friendly.

[@susanschultz8142]

Super cool project! I enjoy that your instructions on projects are so clear and appreciate that you'e done the research. Thanks for another great video.

[@kandydewey1286]

Definitely going to try this

[@bettysteidel42]

Thank you for sharing. When you gave one to Jami I was intrigued and hoped you would demonstrate on how to make them. I like to make Christmas packages up for my friends and will definitely include them this year.

[@nancybeverage9542]

❤❤

[@kimnelligan9820]

My question is what do you use them for??? They are pretty neat they are pretty cool looking but what are they used for other than just sitting there????

[@thedenmanhomestead]

You can replace a lot of zip lock bag items with these reusable wraps. So for sandwiches, fruit, veggies, or use it like cling wrap over a container

[@micheleyoung6118]

❣😀👍

[@kathleenloverso5654]

Very cool, Steph ! 🐝😎✌🏼

[@sylviatanner4111]

2.5 oz beeswax = about 70 grams

[@karenbarnes5517]

You just surprise me ! I’ve never heard about these

[@donnawestland6773]

Could you do this in a crock pot and dip the material?

[@lindarussell6311]

FYI Jojoba oil is more of a wax than oil. Jojoba oil is composed of almost 98% pure waxes (mainly wax esters, few free fatty acids, alcohols, and hydrocarbons), sterols, and vitamins with few triglyceride esters, so it is widely known as liquid wax rather than oil or fat [18].May 24, 2021

[@kimvoshall7492]

Wood love some of these.

[@donnayarbrough4137]

Steph, you are amazing! Love all the wonderful ideas and stuff you share with us. ❤❤

[@mitchfitz]

Hi again. I wanted to ask you something offline? How can I message you?

[@thedenmanhomestead]

Feel free to email me! [e-mail]

[@debmyatt108]

I'll be watching this again!

[@angiegrott852]

I really want to make these but my husband is allergic to pine. Is there anything other than pine resin you can use?

[@thedenmanhomestead]

You can try Dammar Resin, but I have not tried it myself.

[@dianesmith2480]

These are pretty fantastic!

[@lindakennedy3916]

will you be selling any of these in your shop?

[@lynneboatright5610]

Your talent continues to amaze me.

[@mitchfitz]

Just love your content. Can you show how to make the Beeswax

[@thedenmanhomestead]

I have a rendering beeswax video up 😀

[@mitchfitz]

@@thedenmanhomestead I must have missed it. Thanks. I will look

[@VeronicaRonniDorval2638]

Never heard of these, pretty cool!

[@rebastuddard8532]

That's so cool.

[@kimberlymatanga5834]

🤠❤🌵thanks steph

[@daphneroy7595]

What is the fabric as you didn't list the fabric??

[@thedenmanhomestead]

Any cotton fabric you like

[@melissav3199]

I saw someone use a crock pot and a paint roller. Guess this would work if you are meaning a lot of these. I wonder amount a glass bowl and larger paint brush too. Love this!

[@kathychristman592]

Stef, I love your intro to all your video. ❤ girls you have gotten so much better at what you do. Love seeing Buddy help you out. ❤️