This is a 100% cotton
fabric with beeswax coating that provides very good air resistance. It can be
used to cover dishes or directly wrap food, especially washable by hand and
reusable many times.
However, note that
this type is not used to wrap raw fish meat or hot food packages. The high
temperature will melt the wax. Therefore, the post will introduce how to make beeswax wraps.
Although not very
popular, beeswax fabrics are the right choice for your kitchen. Propolis fabric
is made from 100% cotton fabric and beeswax. It is used as a substitute for
plastic food wrap to wrap dishes, bottles and directly over food.
Materials needed in how to make beeswax wraps:
- Beeswax
- Coconut oil (if you
don't have it, the cloth will be harder)
- Cotton - the
thinner the better!
Method 1:
Heat the beeswax +
coconut oil mixture in the microwave for 5-6 minutes until melted, stir well,
then spread on the fabric.
Method 2: (only use beeswax - no coconut oil)
Put the fabric on a
large ceramic dish, then grind the beeswax, sprinkle it on the fabric and then
put it in the microwave, rotate for 3-5 minutes until the wax melts. This
method does not seem very safe because the fabric may burn if the oven
temperature is too high (My is burned 2 pieces, pee !!)
Method 3:
(only beeswax - no coconut oil)
Also shred the
beeswax to crumble and sprinkle on the fabric then lay on top of the fabric 1
layer of OIL PAPER and iron until the wax melts to absorb into the fabric.
WHAT IS CORRUGUES USED FOR??
- Because the fabric,
when covered with beeswax film, becomes a WATER-non absorbent cloth, so it will
keep bacteria from entering, preventing good odors. Therefore, we can use it to
replace disposable plastic food wrap, replace plastic boxes, replace plastic
bags.
ONG FABRICS Things such as:
- Vegetables and
fruits to keep them fresh
- Mouth wrap / fruit
slices
- Bread wrap, cheese,
cereal (peanuts, almonds ...)
- Cover the mouth of
bottles, dishes ... contain food
Note: Do not use it
for wrapping meat and fish (raw foods), should not be used with acidic fruits
and vegetables (such as lime, pineapple, oranges, etc.). Do not use HOT COVER
cover - as this may cause the wax to melt!
HOW LONG?
- Use it until it's
crumpled up, then the fabric is still beautiful and will be covered with
beeswax !!
- Every time the
cloth is dirty, rinse with water - avoid vigorous scrubbing - then dry in the
sun about 30-45 minutes to dry, then reuse.
How to make beeswax wraps
Plastic bag problem
is vibrating every time and only wise mothers can help this world !!!
Before creating a
magic beeswax fabric with EcoHouse by hand, let's learn a little bit about her!
Propolis is an organic product:
✔ Friendly with the environment;
✔ Easy to use;
✔ Sustainable, reusable;
✔ Waterproof;
✔ Do not use harmful chemicals;
✔ Can completely replace plastic
bags, food wrap and plastic containers;
✔ Save costs many times more than
food wrap;
✔ Keep food in the refrigerator
always fresh and delicious and easy to bring with you when going to school,
going to work, picnic ...
What is the raw material of beeswax fabric?
✔ Fabric (the lighter the better,
100% cotton)
✔ Beeswax
What is beeswax cloth
used for?
✔ Cheese;
✔ Bread, cookies;
✔ Types of snacks;
✔ Vegetables and fruits (cut);
✔ Nuts;
✔ Herbs;
✔ Bowls and dishes;
✔ Bottles, jars;
✔ And anything you think can be
wrapped.
But beeswax fabrics cannot be used directly with:
●
Fresh meat, chicken and
fish;
●
Pineapples, oranges, lemons,
tangerines, and highly acidic fruits.
(However, it can
still be wrapped by putting it in a bowl, dish and then wrapping the beeswax
cloth on the top of the bowl).
How to use beeswax
fabric?
✔ Use the force and heat of your
hands to fold and wrap a bowl around your mouth or directly cover half an
apple, bread or any other food you need to wrap.
How to make beeswax wraps
✔ The beeswax fabric can be supple
at room temperature and harden on cooling (in the refrigerator), keeping the
shapes you create;
✔ When beeswax fabric becomes dirty,
wash it with dishwashing liquid, rinse it under cold water and dry in a dry
place;
●
Do not wash the beeswax
fabric with hot water, do not use harsh detergents, do not scrub and scrub;
●
Avoid direct heat sources
such as dryers, irons, microwave ovens, ovens…;
✔ After using for a long time, renew
the beeswax fabric by drying in the sun for 1 hour.
And finally how to
create it as simple at home as follows:
Preparation:
Some clean cotton
cloths cut to common sizes such as 15x15, 20x20, 30x30cm
100gr pure beeswax
1 large flat clean
tray
A little clean lined
paper (preferably oil absorbent)
1 iron or microwave
How to do:
Line a layer of paper
under the tray and then place the fabric on top
Crush the beeswax to
spread 1 evenly over the fabric
Put the
beeswax-coated cloth tray in the microwave for 1-2 minutes for the melted
beeswax to absorb evenly into the cloth or lay a layer of paper and use the
iron to heat the melted beeswax into the cloth.
Leave it to dry and
you have your own magic beeswax cloth.