🐝 Extra Sticky DIY Beeswax Wraps
Eco-Friendly Alternative to Plastic Wrap
These beeswax wraps are:
- Reusable
- Eco-friendly & Sustainable
- Microplastic-free
- Fully compostable at the end of their life cycle
Each wrap lasts about 6–12 months before losing its stickiness. You can either re-wax them to extend their life or compost them entirely.
Care & Use Tips
- Use the warmth of your hands to mold and shape wraps over dishes or food
- Avoid using on raw meats, seafood, or hot surfaces
- Clean with cool soapy water and a sponge, rinse, hang to dry
- Once dry, fold and store in a drawer
Using pine resin in this blend gives it an extra-sticky finish that grips better and lasts longer than beeswax alone.
Ingredients & Tools
Ingredients
- 100% organic cotton cloth, pre-washed and cut into squares
- 2–3 tbsp sustainably sourced pine resin, powdered – Buy on Amazon
- ½ cup beeswax pellets (or grated beeswax / organic carnauba wax) – Buy on Amazon
- 1 tbsp organic jojoba oil – Buy on Amazon
Tools
- Large popsicle stick or compostable stirrer
- Parchment paper
- Scissors (pinking shears preferred to prevent fraying) – Buy on Amazon
- Double boiler (or saucepan + mason jar/measuring cup)
- Silicone Pastry Brush (Walfos, 5 pcs) – Buy on Amazon
BPA-free, heat-resistant, and seamless — ideal for evenly brushing melted wax without mess or shedding.
How to Make
- Pre-wash your fabric and cut into 2–3 squares of desired size. Increase ingredients proportionally for more wraps.
- In a double boiler (or jar in saucepan of boiling water), melt the pine resin, beeswax, and jojoba oil together. Stir until fully liquefied and combined.
- Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F.
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper and lay out the fabric squares.
- Using a Silicone Pastry Brush and brush the melted wax mixture from center outward over the cloth — be sure to coat the edges and corners.
- Bake the tray in the oven for 1–2 minutes to let the wax fully absorb into the fabric.
- Carefully lift the fabric by the corners and wave it gently in the air to cool and set.
- Once dry, trim any loose edges with pinking shears if needed.
- Your beeswax wraps are ready to use!
♻️ Long-Term Use
- Clean gently after each use
- Refresh with a new layer of wax after 6–12 months
- Compost when fully worn out
- For extra cling, wrap with a rubber band or use cotton butcher’s twine for a natural alternative
Why Make Your Own?
This DIY version lets you:
- Control ingredients for clean, toxin-free food storage
- Reduce kitchen waste
- Customize sizes and fabrics
- Save money in the long run
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