“What is that?” was the comment I heard as I unwrapped my sandwich in the lunch room at work. I had to explain that this colorful piece of fabric not only kept my sandwich fresh, but could be reused over and over. Turns out, amongst my coworkers, family, and friends, only one person had even heard of a beeswax wrap. Well, I figured if I am going to sell these, I’d better tell you all about them!
I think I first saw beeswax wraps on Facebook- you know how they give you “relevant” posts in your feed? I may have been shopping for beeswax (for another project), when lo and behold, I see this video. Of course, I didn’t click on it; I just watched the preview. “Well, that’s interesting”, I thought. Then a blog post came up in one of the groups I belong to that gave instructions on how to make them. Eureka! I could do this. And, so it began.
But what is it?
It’s a piece of fabric coated in a mix of beeswax, resin, and oil. That’s it. The beauty of it, though, is it can significantly reduce the use (and resulting trash that ends up in our lakes, oceans, and landfills) of single-use plastic wrap! Isn’t that sweet? The bonus is the cool fabric that your lunch is wrapped in.
My first wrap, and the one I use most, is a fabric scrap from a shirt I made for my dad many years ago. It’s extra special, because I think of him whenever I use it. <3
See it in action- here’s a short video:
The wraps I sell come in several sizes:
- 8″ – perfect for snacks, partial lemon or avocado, and leftovers; can be used on small bowls, glasses, and jars, too
- 10″ – just right for a sandwich, cheese wedge, or bowl
- 12″ – use for a large sandwich, pizza slices, or larger bowl
Your wrap should NOT be used for raw meat. Just about anything else is okay…well, no liquids either. Keep in mind, it’s not as airtight as plastic wrap, so don’t forget about it in the fridge! (If you see any mold, it needs to be tossed out.)
After using, clean your wrap with cool water and mild soap. When it’s dry, just fold it up and store it in a drawer.
Oh, and don’t use it in the microwave or oven – keep it cool!
Depending upon your use, they will last 6-12 months. When you’re done with it, throw it in the compost! By the way, the packing and label are also compostable.
Hopefully, I’ve shed some light on the subject. Now, hop on over to my shop & get yours!
-Kathie