Reusable Beeswax Wraps Gift Set
This one is not Christmas related but something that I have been wanting to try for so long! There are a lot of ways the internet says you can do this, but in true Aby fashion, I am going to wing it. I thought that Christmas would be a good time to share this since it could be a great gift idea. Whether something for your in laws or a stocking stuffer, we love our beeswax wraps. They are a product most people know about but might not try them out for themselves. Well, now they get to!
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In this blog post you will happily find…
+ how we use our beeswax wraps & why we love them
+ shopping list & instructions on how I made our own
+ things to keep in mind when it comes to using these wraps
How we use our beeswax wraps & why we love them.
During our move into the RV, we started putting into affect a lot of minimalist practices. This included lowering our waste creation & purchasing products that didn’t take up a lot of space while doing many things. These wraps are fantastic because you can use them for virtually anything — keep scrolling & reading for somethings & rules to keep in mind when using them. Sandwich bags, lids, avocado saver, you name it! These wraps help with so much. Using these helped us produce much less garbage while also not having to buy baggies & cling wrap.
The bundle we purchased was from Amazon. It is a pack of 3 that are each different sizes. Small, medium & large. I bought 2 packs & they filled our needs perfectly! Here are links to the ones we purchased along with other ones from Amazon. They make so many cute patterns now & packs that I wish were around when we bought ours.
Make your own beeswax wraps for yourself & your loved ones.
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shopping list
Natural white beeswax beads — there are options on Amazon, but I got ours from Joanns
Cotton fabric — buy any that you’d like, organic is best. I bought scrap from the thrift store!
Pinking shears — This allows you to cut the fabric to size without having to hem the edges. These shears cut the fabric in a way to avoid too much fraying
Parchment Paper — this is what your materials will lay under to protect from the heat (keep reading)
Iron & ironing board
instructions & things to note — read through before starting
The only prep work I did was wash the fabric!
I first cut the fabric with my pinking shears to the desired size. I wanted 3 sizes but honestly keeping it simple & having them all the same size wouldn’t be awful. If you buy scraps from a store or amazon, just pay attention to the sizes they are cut to!
I didn’t pay attention to exact sizes since I was using scrap fabric. I just cut mine into squares of all different sizes that would fit things like cans all the way to a loaf of bread.
Lay a single fabric down on a large parchment paper on top of your ironing board & sprinkle the beeswax beads on through out the fabric. Start lightly because you can always add more. Then layer parchment paper on top.
Use your iron to heat the beads so they melt into the fabric. Keep this going until all the beads are well melted into your fabric.
Take a second to see if there are thinner spots or dry spots & sprinkle more wax to melt. You want the wax to be evenly set into the fabric so that it is pliable & stiff when cooled.
I tried different heats on the iron but ended up just using the highest setting. Once all wax is melted into the fabric & it is coated evenly, you can set your fabric to dry!
Focus a few extra beads on the corners, but again don’t use too much! The wax will pool up & you would then need to use pressure to push the excess wax away from the fabric.
Because not to get wax on your board or iron. Use as much parchment paper as needed to keep your surfaces covered, but starting with a little wax & working your way up will help avoid this issue.
Once dried & cooled, you can use simple soap & cold water to get any & all debris off the fabric. Once dry fold them up & store them in a drawer or cabinet.
Here are some links that you may find helpful for this DIY...
Things to keep in mind when using your beeswax wraps.
All you have to do is use your hands to press alongside the sides of your object or the sides of the wrap depending on what you are enclosing. The fabric will stick together enough to keep your items fresh. Fold your wrap to ensure a tight fit & keep pressing until you feel it is secure. Once the wrap is cool, it will seal!
Wrap up anything that is not raw! Breads, veggies, fruits, cheese, cookies, & other goodies. Just avoid raw meat & fish.
Do not use anything too too hot with your wraps. Allow things to cool first. Too much heat, like putting them in the dishwasher, would cause thew ax to separate from the fabric — losing the affect.
These can last up do a year if properly cared for. Personally, we have used ours for longer. If your fabric is thinned out or it is not sticking, time to do this project again!
To clean, I just use cool water with a mild soap & then let it air dry! Don’t let anything too harsh on it & again avoid anything too warm.
I think that this would just be the best gift because you can make so many with so little materials & it is a purposeful gift. The fabrics could be so cute, you can be creative & there are so many uses for them. Wrap your set up with twine & your done! The perfect stocking stuffer! Make them in bulk one day & be prepared for so many gifts for the year.
This also might be a cute DIY gift to give. Fill a basket with fabric, scissors & a bag of beeswax along with these printed instructions. You could then have a day making these & enjoying each others company!
