From Scratch Series: How to Make Beeswax Wraps at Home

Kristina DeRobertis
6 days ago
3 min read

Updated: 6 days ago

As part of my journey toward building a more sustainable, low-waste household, I’ve discovered some game-changing products that are both practical and planet-friendly. One of my absolute favorites? Beeswax wraps.

I’ll be honest—I was skeptical at first. Could these really replace plastic wrap? But after trying out a variety pack from Goldilocks Wraps I was hooked. They sealed tightly, were easy to wash, and felt like a small but powerful shift away from single-use waste.

A Better Alternative to Plastic Wrap

Let’s talk about plastic wrap for a second. Has anyone else noticed how it just... doesn’t cling anymore? I swear, every time I use it, I feel like I’m starring in a low-budget infomercial—fighting to get it to stick to anything.

Beeswax wraps, on the other hand, actually do their job. They cling. They seal. And they can be used again and again. Once I realized I could make them myself, my inner DIY-er kicked into high gear. The best part? They're surprisingly easy to make at home.

If you’ve been curious about how to create your own reusable food wraps, this guide is for you.

DIY Beeswax Wraps

A Step-by-Step Tutorial

MATERIALS

Cotton Fabric – Any print you like; 100% cotton works best
Pinking Shears – Helps prevent fraying
Beeswax – Pellets or bars work (about ½ cup needed)
Pine Resin – Adds stickiness
Carrier Oil – I use jojoba, but coconut, avocado, or olive oil work too
Parchment Paper
Iron
Paintbrush – One you don’t mind sacrificing
Mason Jar – For melting the mixture
Pot – For boiling water

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cut Your Fabric. Use pinking shears to cut your cotton fabric into your desired sizes. Here are some suggestions to get you started:

Small: ~7” x 8”
Medium: ~10” x 11”
Large: ~13” x 14”

2. Mix Your Ingredients. In a mason jar, combine:

½ cup beeswax
2 tablespoons pine resin
1 tablespoon carrier oil

Note: I used cubes with these ingredients already mixed. Here they are in Amazon.

3. Melt the Mixture. Fill a pot halfway with water and bring it to a boil. Carefully place the mason jar into the pot to create a double boiler. Stir the mixture occasionally using your paintbrush until fully melted.

🔔 Heads up: The brush will be nearly impossible to clean afterward, so dedicate one just for this purpose.

4. Apply to Fabric. Place a sheet of parchment paper on a flat surface. Lay your fabric on top. Starting from the center, lightly brush the melted mixture onto the fabric.

5. Even it Out with Heat. Once coated, place another piece of parchment paper over the top. Iron over the parchment, allowing the heat to melt and spread the mixture evenly through the fabric.

6. Cool and Set. Carefully peel the fabric off the parchment paper and hang or lay flat to cool. Within minutes, your beeswax wrap will be ready to use!