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How to make reusable wax cloth wrappers at home in minutes

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Make your own beeswax wraps
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ByKelly McCarthy
Video byFaith Bernstein and Nidhi Singh
April 15, 2020, 3:03 AM

Time to break up with another form of single use plastic thanks to these easy eco-friendly homemade wax wrappers.

Follow these simple steps below to make your own sustainable packaging that's a great way to keep your food fresh.

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What you'll need

Cosmetic-grade beeswax pellets

100% cotton fabric

Scissors or pinking shears

Brush

Parchment paper

Baking sheet

Hanger (optional)

Binder clips or clothespins (optional)

Ruler (optional)

How it's made

Step 1:

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Preheat the oven to 200 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2:

Cut a clean cotton fabric to any size you choose.
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Measure and trim the clean cotton fabric to desired size and place on baking sheet.

Step 3:

Sprinkle the wax pellets evenly over the fabric.
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Sprinkle wax pellets over the fabric and evenly distribute them over the surface. Place in the oven.

Step 4:

Melt the wax for four to eight minutes in the oven.
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After removing the cloth from the oven, spread the melted wax evenly with a paintbrush.
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Allow the wax to melt for four to eight minutes. Remove from the oven and spread the wax with a paintbrush to cover evenly across the cloth.

Step 5:

Hang the cloth to dry.
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Hang the cloth to dry using tongs or once cool to the touch.

You can make the wraps in a variety of shapes and sizes to cover anything from a bowl of greens to a pouch for veggies or other snacks.

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The wrappers can be washed by hand in cold water with a mild dish soap and air-dried.

Editor's note: This was originally published on Oct. 10, 2019.

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