Beeswax wrap
There’s been quite a few times I’ve looked in my cupboards for some cling wrap, only to be reminded I don’t have any. Why would I? After all, you use it once and throw it out. What a waste! Then I found this gem of an idea!
First, find some 100% cotton cloth(yes, it must be 100% cotton) and cut out an appropriate sized circle or whatever shape to suit your needs.
Put the cloth facedown onto the back of a cookie sheet. I tore out a sheet of aluminum foil to extend the size of my sheet to fit the cloth. (Important: pick a sheet that will not warp on you.)
Spread out some beeswax onto your circle. You can use beeswax pellets like I did or shred beeswax from a block. Learn from my mistake: this was too much beeswax. You don’t need to have it completely covered.
Place in the oven at 350 degrees. Keep an eye on it! It took less than 2 minutes for it to all melt. Go ahead and use the back of a spoon or a cheap brush to evenly spread the beeswax.
Let it cool completely, and peel it off. Use like you would cling wrap. Apply some pressure when folding over a bowl. The heat from your hands will melt the wax to create a lip over the edge. Tip: to wash your beeswax cloth, use cool/cold soapy water. Keep this in mind when you choose what you are covering. I wouldn’t recommend for raw meat.
You can also use this as an envelope to hold food. I wrapped some carrots to show you.
This is a really great natural and reusable alternative to your plastic cling wrap. As you continue to use it over and over again, if a little beeswax starts to fall off, you can put more wax on the spots that need it and remelt.
Hope you enjoyed this little diy project.
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