Bees Wax Wrap

Bees Wax Wrap

Posted by Super Madcow

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Environmentally friendly alternative to cling film.

The wrap should last 6-12 months.

If your wrap is getting less sticky, place in the oven for 5-8 mins.

Eventually you will need to recoat with wax

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You Will Need (4 things)

  • 3 1/2 oz Beeswax Pellets
  • 0.7 oz pine Resin
  • 15 ml Jojoba Oil
  • Cotton Fabric

Steps (8 steps, 20 minutes)

  1. 1

    Cut fabric to size & shape you want.

  2. 2

    Melt the bees wax in a bowl/tin in a double boiler.

  3. 3

    Add the resin & melt to combine.

  4. 4

    Heat oven 100/200 degrees.

    Add the jojoba oil to the wax, mix through.

  5. 5

    Place fabric on a covered tray.

    Spoon the wax mixture onto the fabric.

    Cover all the fabric.

  6. 6

    Bake in the oven for 5 mins.

    Ensure the wax has soaked through all the fabric.

    If not place back in for another 3 mins.

  7. 7

    Remove the fabric and shake to cool or hang up til cool.

  8. 8

    Use to wrap food.