How to Make Reusable Wax Wrap Food Covers (My New Method!)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.พ. 2025
- This is a new and improved version of my homemade reusable wax wrap food covers. I absolutely love these food wraps. They are a perfect way of replacing plastic cling wrap and this new improved version is much quicker if you don’t want to cover all surfaces in your oven!
You will need:
Covered and protected ironing board. I used a large piece of wood which I covered in many layers of newspaper.
Either beeswax granules (amzn.to/1OkqpxL) or for my friends who are vegan, I use soy wax. If you can’t get granules you can melt the wax. Pour into a square block shaped container to set. Once set finely grate which makes melting super easy and fast.
Cotton Fabric that has been washed and ironed to remove any wrinkles works the best.
Several sheets of Baking Paper/Parchment Paper: amzn.to/1lxqOpG
Electric iron set to hot.
Basically, all you do is cover working surface or ironing board with lots of protective paper.
On top of protective paper, place a sheet of baking paper bigger than pre-cut fabric.
Lay fabric down on top of baking paper.
Sprinkle a fine layering of wax down on top of fabric.
Place another piece of baking paper on top wax layered fabric.
Slowly and with care, run hot iron over the above.
Continue working until wax has fully melted.
With care, lift off top layer of baking paper and check to see that all wax has melted into the fabric - which incidentally will have gone all the way through to the other side.
Gently lift up fabric and allow for excess wax to drip off onto the top of the base baking paper and to cool and set. This takes a few moments.
When set and firm, place between sheets of baking paper just in case they stick to each other.
When I do mine now, my neighbour comes and helps, which makes the process quicker.
Place another piece of fabric down on top of the dripped and excess wax. Top with baking paper and start the whole process over again. I found that I could repeat process without adding additional wax several times before reapply more wax.
To clean sheets between use, I simply give mine a nice warm soapy wipe on both sides and place outside on the line for a good airing.
If you find that the wraps need replenishing or recoating, ensure they are clean and repeat above process, or iron off wax. To do this, simply place fabric between sheets of newsprint paper and continue ironing until wax lifts off, just as you would if you were baking!
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Your last video was my inspiration to start using wax wraps 🙌🏻
This video answered my question on refreshing the wax when they get crinkly, thank you!
I watched this post twice! Thank you! You were very thorough in your teaching and I appreciate that so much. On my way to get beeswax!!
I was going to buy the pre-made beeswax paper but after seeing this I think I’ll give it a try myself! Great video :)
Thank you so much for showing how to make these..My son and his wife are vegan so I'm making these fro Christmas ...again thank you and Gods blessing
oh I wondered about a vegan option! You are just so lovely & sweet Astar, i adore you & your channel! :) Thank you for sharing!
Me too
I make mine the way you do your wraps with the iron but have not used newspaper underneath so that's a great tip to know as well as the tip to mark the wax paper for future use. Thank you for sharing lovely videos. Can't wait to make some again after watching your video. Such fun to make and so much nicer than plastic wrap.
Most bee wax wraps have jojoba oil and pine resin for flexibility. How have you found just bees wax, does it not crack, or flake? New to your channel, you are a breath of fresh air on TH-cam!! 😁
I have this question too.
Good to see you ♥️ will watch fully tomorrow as its 2am here! Xx
This is SO WONDERFUL! Thank you so much, I've wanted to do this for so long~I am gather friends and we are DOING THIS!!
Thanks for the soya wax tip. My daughter is allergic to bees and honey. I have been wanting to make these wraps and didn't know what to use.
You are an absolute gem Astar. Thanks for your videos. Love this method of making wax wraps. 🙏
This is truly a brilliant idea! I wish more people would go to this!!! Thank you so much 😊
This is an easier technique than the one I first used, thank you! I like choosing large handkerchiefs from the antique store, or theme-printed fabric like baseball or nature. In a family of several kids, each one can have a different fabric to personalize their own sandwich wrap! Thank you for sharing! #frugalfani
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You are a very good teacher! Thank you to share this lesson and beautiful work with us!
I can't stop watching your video's! You're so informative and lovely at the same time! You have such clever ideas; this is extremely eco-friendly! My Amazon order is growing by watching you, lol! That's ok, bc you're saving me lots of money in the long run. Thank you sooo much for ALL of your great content in your video's! You're very thorough and explain things very well!🐝🍚👍🏻😉😁❤️
Your personality is awesome! Subscribed because you are great!
Great tips
Hello from Australia
I am been meaning to make them esp need them now not buying plastic wrap ahhhh
Quite interesting. Never knew about that. I love them.
Thank you very much for sharing this..you presented it in a delightful way and I appreciated the tip on using soy wax .
Fascinating! I will definitely be trying this out. I have beeswax ; now I just have to go and check to see if I have any pure cotton fabric and I'll be away :-)
Amazing....thank you for sharing as I was about to do the oven version!
This will certainly be very useful. Thank you so much!
Hi i like your method. I have a question. How often we have to repeat this method? Tnx
I tried this for first time today. The wrap came out very yellow. Did I use too much wax? Also, shall I use parchment/ baking paper or is wax paper okay? The wax came through the paper. Grrr. Thought I have reined my iron but will try the newspaper. Thanks for showing / teaching us. Would love to get it right. ☺️
Love the fabric that you are using!
😍😍😍 👍 I love your tutorials thanks Madam
Great tip about cleaning fabric first 👍 didn’t think of that!
Good job Aster, I think I shall try the oven one next as I throw paper away can’t recycle oven paper here yet! 🦔😊👍
Parrifin wax is actually been used for canning jellies and jams. For a very long time. So it should be safe for wraps.
That is correct.
Parrifin wax us used in jarring and canning food for ages n ages
Yup. Im going to try it with wraps. You still get it in canning section.
We used to seal our canning jars (for jelly and jam) with paraffin wax. It is food safe. We melted paraffin and poured it into the jar on top of the jam. No need for rings or lids. I would assume it would be just as safe and effective as beeswax
Hi Sheri, I learned that paraffin wax is too brittle when it's cooled. Do you have experienced that too?
I don't want to ruin my fabric but it would be cheaper than beeswax.
Yes, my mom always did that with her freezer jam.
Very cool, and so Eco friendly and beautiful. Thank you so much.
I'm definitely going to make some of these--thank you!
I was wondering what you do if there’s spills and the sort? Like how do you wash your beeswax and make sure you don’t accidentally melt bits of food in with the beeswax next time?
Do you use pine resin and jojoba oil? What is the difference by using pine resin and not using it? Thanks
What is the fabric material? I'm guessing that it's cotton, but I'm not completely sure. Great video by the way!
It's cotton. You can check the video's description for more details
Hello from Texas! This is so awesome and you are so adorable!!
That's a great video and I'm going to make some of these by myself too. However, I'm wondering, what should I do with the used baking sheets? Could you compose them, burn them, or put them in general waste? Thanks for answers.
Love your tutorial. Any suggestions on how to wrap these to give as gifts?
Make jam and wrap the jars in it with a note.
so beautiful and so earth loving! Question, what kind of cloth you use? thank you for sharing
Hello, aren't they just the greatest? I stopped using plastic wrap years ago after I remembering this idea WHICH actually belongs to my Nan and the ladies of years past. I use lively printed cotton. Give it a good hot wash and iron before you start just to remove any nasties and the you are set to go. Enjoy, Astar
Thanks for that, I know what I'll be doing tomorrow. 😁
I have a question. Why don't you just melt the wax, like, in a pot, or something, and then dip the fabric into it? Wouldn't that be easier than using all that parchment paper? Just wondering if that would work better, get absorbed into the fabric better, and be easier...?
I think it would be .. too much wax? After folding and using it, chunks might fall off?
@@SundaysChild1966 would it maybe work if you were to scrape the excess wax off the fabric afterwards? Like, if you put the fabric into the pot with melted wax, and then kinda scraped the fabric while the wax was still somewhat liquid to get excess wax off it. I'm not sure if that would work, it's just an idea.
@@magikdust2095 It could work .. I think it's a fine line between too much wax making it stiff and crunchy .. and too little wax not making it stay bent around whatever you are covering + be kinda waterproof
Great video! I just ordered the beeswax so I can’t wait to try it next week. In some other videos/ places where they sell it they use the beeswax and ask jojoba oil, do you think that’s necessary? Also is it good to use with covering fruit or lemons that are cut in half or should I just put those fruits in a bowl and then cover the top with this wrap? Thanks!
rosylemon Definitely add some jojoba oil. It helps immensely with flexibility and will stop the wax cracking and flaking like you saw here. If you want an even better product, add tree resin (pine or dramar). In combination, those three ingredients will give you a tackier, pliable wrap that seals better and lasts longer. This method is easy, but in my opinion (over a few years of making them), the triple ingredient recipe yields a far better product. Good luck! 😉
Tee D wow thank you for the in depth response and helpful tips!
Tee D what would u recommend-ratio wise soy wax:jojoba oil: tree resin? Your ‘recipe’ so to speak would be really helpful! 🤓
Holly Wally Whoopsie Recipes are trial and error. Depending on where I source my beeswax and resin, the ratios change. Even seasonal factors can affect the beeswax, so I’m constantly testing and adjusting. Generally speaking, I use around 20%-30% resin in my mix. I prefer to use as least as possible while still giving a great ‘seal’ around a bowl. Have fun experimenting. It takes a while to find your perfect blend 😉
@@teed9796 Hi Thanks for the tip. What about coconut oil? Can that be used instead of jojoba oil as its it's so much cheaper?
I love this and your channel!!
I tried this but it stayed hard and doesnt bend after ot dries. I read somewhere that you have to add some sort of oil. Please help
what a genius idea!
Loved watching this. Thank you 🙏
So very helpful thank you!!
Thanks for sharing Astar!
Love this so much. Thank You ❤️
Thank you 🙏
I love this but wondering if a heat gun would work?
good thought ! why don't you try it out and let us know?
Hello. Can linen be used?
Absolutely. Natural fibers work well. Astar
Darling YOUR RING ! NICE ! but also thaks for the class.
Well, this was interesting. I never heard of this before.
Hi Miss Molly, these food wraps are so good. Not like cling-wrap, but at least it's a small move towards less plastic. This is what my old Nan & her friends used long long before plastic hit the 🌎. Very warm regards Astar
What sort of fabric is best to use?
She explains in her first video on this that cotton was good.
Wonderful!!
Great video!
Too much wax is a problem. I'm doing a lot of scraping to keep wax from flaking. It was too easy to get too much with the flat rounds.
Have You tried using other textiles? Like jute or linen?
I have but found that cotton or linen worked best.
Thanks
Hi ms Astar. Can these be used in microwave?
I would not recommend it. The wax is going to melt again, and you're going to get wax in your food and in the microwave. If you leave them in for more than a minute it could become a hazard.
Also when washing these, make sure you only use warm water, as hot water will melt the wax again.
Wonderful
Lovely thank you.
How do you store these wraps?
Olivia. I give them a soapy was after each use then an airing outside then I use a card board roll to roll to store for future use. Once they start to deteriorate I remove wax and start again. Hope this helps. Astar
Beautiful,tfs
Can you use paraffin wax?
Hi Abby, I prefer the beeswax. Kinder on the body especially when wrapping foods for consumption. You could if desired use soy wax flakes. Hope this helps, warm regards Astar
@AstarsPlace thank you so much for responding so quickly! I'll look into getting beeswax, I just already have paraffin wax for canning jams so I figured I would see if that would work instead of having to buy beeswax. Thank you!
My Mum taught me this method! I flat with 2 females :) they think I'm cool lol ✌also your newspapers bin liner bags etc? Choice, Thankyou🌸
I bet some hot water would just really "refresh" the crinkles away...or 10 seconds in the micro
Hmm. I kinda want to just stick a pile of fabric in a jelly roll pan with some wax and melt it in the oven all at once. Then just pull each sheet out separately to harden 🤔🤔🤔
Hello. That is exactly what I do now and I can do several at once. Seriously super speedy. Love for now Astar
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good❤😂🎉
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