How to Make Beeswax Wraps at Home: A Simple and Eco-Friendly DIY Project

Making beeswax wraps DIY is super easy and an enjoyable project that allows you to create your own reusable food wraps while reducing waste. Beeswax wraps are a sustainable alternative to plastic wrap, and they can be used to store food, cover bowls, or wrap up snacks. Not only are they environmentally friendly, but they also help keep your food fresh without the need for single-use plastics. Plus, you can customize your wraps with your favorite fabric designs!

In this guide, we’ll show you how to make your own beeswax wraps at home, using two simple methods: the flat iron method and the oven method. Both methods are effective, and you can choose whichever one fits your style or available tools. Let’s dive into the steps!

YOU WILL NEED:

1. BEESWAX OR ALREADY MADE BEESWAX MIXTURE BLOCKS

2. JOJOBA OR COCONUT OIL (IF YOU DON'T USE READY MADE MIXTURE BLOCKS)

3. PINE RESIN (IF YOU DON'T USE READY MADE MIXTURE BLOCKS)

4. COTTON FABRIC

5. FLAT IRON OR OVEN

6. BAKING PAPER

7. SCISSORS

8. BRUSH (IF MAKING IN THE OVEN)

Making in the oven 

 Grate the beeswax block with your kitchen grater. Lay your chosen fabric (we suggest using 100% cotton) on baking paper and heat the oven to 150°C.

 Spread the grated wax on top of your fabric and put it in the oven for about 3-5 minutes till your wax is completely melted. If you are using pine resin and jojoba oil, then sprinkle pine resin powder on your fabric and add a few drops of oil. 

Take it out and if needed even the melted wax with a brush. Take it by the corners and let it dry for about 30 seconds. Voila, it's ready! P.S. You can clean your grater with hot/boiling water and a piece of old fabric or paper towel.

Making with a flat iron

Grate the beeswax block with your kitchen grater. If you are using pine resin and jojoba oil, then sprinkle pine resin powder on your fabric and add a few drops of oil. Lay your chosen fabric on baking paper, spread the grated wax on top of your fabric and add another baking paper on top of that.

Heat your iron to the maximum and iron over the baking paper. Let the wax completely melt underneath the paper and spread all over the wrap. Take off the upper baking paper, take the wrap by the corners and let it dry for about 30 seconds. P.S. You can clean your grater with hot/boiling water and a piece of old fabric or paper towel.