2 Grate your beeswax . ( Watch those knuckles !)
3 With help from an adult ( preferably a very responsible one ), turn the iron on to hot . Turn any steam or spray functions off .
4 Place a towel on a clean , flat work surface . Put a piece of greaseproof paper on the towel . Place your fabric square on the greaseproof paper . Sprinkle the fabric with the grated wax .
5 Cover with another sheet of greaseproof paper .
Beeswax food wraps are simply bee-rilliant ! Not only do they offer a safe and natural alternative to plastic food wrapping , they ’ re breathable , reusable AND they look great too ! OK , so you can buy food wraps easily online , but come on , where ’ s the fun in that ? Why not make some in the colour and pattern of your choice ? With a couple of extra steps you can even create personalised painted versions ! Sustainable , stylish and hygienic . What ’ s not to love ?
6 With your adult , take the hot iron and BEING VERY CAREFUL INDEED , start in the middle and work the melting wax out to the edges , being sure to cover all the fabric .
7 Turn the iron off and unplug it at the wall .
8 Peel the top piece of greaseproof paper off . Peel off the waxed fabric and peg it up somewhere to fix . It ’ s ready to use after just a few minutes .
9 If you like , try sewing two buttons to opposite sides and use a piece of string to close .
Paint your own !
1 Complete step 1 . Pin your square to a flat surface and paint with fabric paints . We ’ ve chosen an Earth design but you can create any image you like . You can even stick your name on it ! Leave it to dry .
2 With help from an adult , iron it to seal the paint .
3 Wash in warm soapy water and leave it to dry .
4 Retrieve your adult and iron it again ( the cloth , not the adult , obviously ).
YOU WILL NEED :
– Scissors or pinking shears ( scissors with zigzag blades ) – Ruler – 100 % cotton fabric – Grater – Beeswax ( 10-12 g ) – A helpful adult – Iron – Towel – Greaseproof paper – Pegs – Needle ( optional ) – Thread ( optional )
– Buttons ( optional ) – String ( optional ) – Pins ( optional ) – Paintbrushes ( optional ) – Fabric paint ( optional )
5 Now repeat steps 2-9 and there you have it , mon petitdéjeuner ! Your very own unique and personalised beeswax food wraps . C ’ est très chic !
Why cotton ?
The fabric in this make needs to be 100 per cent natural . If plastics are included it may react badly when it is heated or ironed . You do remember what happened to the crisp packets we shrank in the Fantastic Tales issue ( December 2019 ), don ’ t you ? Not good .
Taking care of your make Hot water and strong detergents will damage your food wraps so wash them with dish soap and cold or lukewarm water , then hang them up to dry .
Don ’ t forget to send us a picture of your finished food wraps ! We love to see your makes !
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