This recipe is NOT edible - it is a plastic wrap alternative that you can make at home and reuse countless times! It makes a great gift.
Preheat oven to its lowest setting, or 200°F. Optional: line a baking sheet with foil to ensure that no wax sticks to it.
Grate beeswax using grater unless you bought it in beads. A cheese grater with large holes works best.
Use pinking sheers to cut fabric into desired shape and size – this will reduce fraying. Try 8” or 11” squares that but make sure they fit on the baking sheet.
Cover the baking sheet with parchment paper. Place a piece of fabric on top and sprinkle with grated beeswax. Start with a light sprinkling, about 2 teaspoons – you can always add more. If using, add a very light sprinkling (1/4 teaspoon) pine rosin and a few drops of jojoba oil.
Place in the oven and let it melt for 5-10 minutes. One the wax has melted, use the brush to cover the fabric evenly. If there are any spots that aren't covered (the fabric will appear lighter in color), add more wax and repeat this step.
Let fabric cool for a minute, then peel it off the parchment paper. Wave it around for a few seconds and the wax will harden. Set aside to allow to fully dry.
Repeat with remaining fabric.
When finished, tear up parchment paper and compost it. Dip grater into a pot of boiling water to soften wax that is stuck to it, then wipe down.
Homemade Beeswax Wraps https://guesswhoscooking.com/2018/12/18/beeswax-wraps/ December 18, 2018