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Bees Wax Wrap

Bees Wax Wrap

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/bees-wax-wrap • Posted by Super Madcow

Environmentally friendly alternative to cling film. The wrap should last 6-12 months. If your wrap is getting less sticky, place in the oven for 5-8 mins. Eventually you will need to recoat with wax

You will need

Project Budget
Cheap

Time

0 h 20

Difficulty

Pretty Easy
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Description

Environmentally friendly alternative to cling film. The wrap should last 6-12 months. If your wrap is getting less sticky, place in the oven for 5-8 mins. Eventually you will need to recoat with wax

Instructions

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    Cut fabric to size & shape you want.

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    Melt the bees wax in a bowl/tin in a double boiler.

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    Add the resin & melt to combine.

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    Heat oven 100/200 degrees. Add the jojoba oil to the wax, mix through.

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    Place fabric on a covered tray. Spoon the wax mixture onto the fabric. Cover all the fabric.

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    Bake in the oven for 5 mins. Ensure the wax has soaked through all the fabric. If not place back in for another 3 mins.

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    Remove the fabric and shake to cool or hang up til cool.

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    Use to wrap food.