How to make Linen Beeswax Wraps

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Beeswax wraps are very easy and inexpensive to make. You'll love this simple linen version of a popular classic for your natural kitchen.
I am showing you my favorite method for making just a few beeswax wraps at a time.
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@maryberkenpas1596 7 ай бұрын

I like to give the ladies in my family something special for Christmas that is homemade. Last year, it was vanilla. I’m going to make these beeswax wraps this year. It really looks so easy! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!!

@OurGabledHome 7 ай бұрын

Sounds great! You are so welcome!

@baardskeerdersbosislekker4471 2 жыл бұрын

Also make my own. Tried all 3 methods. Ironing is cleanest and easiest. I use fairly raw beeswax from a local farm so there is still a bit of honey in it. This is perfect to give it a bit of stickyness.

@OurGabledHome 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@SummerBPatterson Жыл бұрын

since your wax still has honey, do you still use resin? I have wax from when I used to keep bees and extracted honey - I saved the caps and would melt it out for keeping wax for wraps, lip balm, etc - but never got around to doing all the things. Excited to finally make things for presents this year.

@joycemyrick7053 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this demonstration, I cant tell you how much I have spent on wraps like this.

@OurGabledHome 2 жыл бұрын

They are so easy. Happy making 😊 ~ Anja

@suzibee2156 Жыл бұрын

I love this! Can’t wait to do it

@jenniferwinsor7740 2 жыл бұрын

These seem like lovely gift ideas for sustainable minded loved ones . Also looks like fun.

@OurGabledHome 2 жыл бұрын

They make great gifts, Jennifer! I am so glad you like them 😊 ~ Anja

@robstrck3314 3 жыл бұрын

So happy I found your channel!!! It’s early Christmas morning and I’m going thru your videos. Wonderful ideas to use and share. Thank you so much 😊

@OurGabledHome 3 жыл бұрын

aww ... thank you so much!! It makes me so happy to hear you enjoy my videos! Happy holidays 💛 ~ Anja

@dottiburke40 3 жыл бұрын

This is wonderful! Thanks

@OurGabledHome 3 жыл бұрын

Nice! I am sure you will find many uses for these beeswax wraps 💛 ~ Anja

@shelleytheresaollinger5180 Жыл бұрын

Hi Anja, these worked out beautifully for me so thank you! FYI, I rolled the larger circles and rectangle sheets separately on empty cardboard paper towel rolls and stored them in my kitchen drawer along side other wraps in boxes. They fit perfectly. ❤

@OurGabledHome Жыл бұрын

Great idea! Thank you for sharing 😊 ~ Anja

@juliajenkins104 3 жыл бұрын

I love this‼️. THANK YOU 😃

@OurGabledHome 3 жыл бұрын

I am so glad you like these beeswax wraps! Thank YOU 💛 ~ Anja

@machellem7436 Жыл бұрын

I’ll be making theses right away !❤️

@OurGabledHome Жыл бұрын

Happy making 😊 ~ Anja

@gingerd.6604 2 жыл бұрын

I love this!!! ♥️Thank you !!

@OurGabledHome 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Ginger 💛 ~ Anja

@denise7024HM 3 жыл бұрын

LOVED this. Thank you, it was just what I needed.

@OurGabledHome 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I am so glad you like linen beeswax wraps 💛 ~ Anja

@ariainman6691 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Anja,,....looks fairly easy.....something I CAN DO.

@user-ej2uz7fl7n 4 ай бұрын

Love this!

@OurGabledHome 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😊 ~ Anja

@dearyful 2 жыл бұрын

This is the best recipe. Recommended. Thank you

@OurGabledHome 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it 😊 ~ Anja

@danielamorin9874 9 ай бұрын

Fantastic!

@OurGabledHome 9 ай бұрын

Many thanks!

@shelleytheresaollinger5180 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Anja!

@OurGabledHome Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome 😊~ Anja

@robingirven4570 Жыл бұрын

What a perfect video Anja! Thank you for teaching me how to do this!

@OurGabledHome Жыл бұрын

So glad to hear you found this helpful 😊 ~ Anja

@lesliecottrellsimonds4813 3 жыл бұрын

You are the best! I love this idea and am ready to give it a try.

@OurGabledHome 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I love that you are as excited about linen beeswax wraps as I am!

@addie7495 3 жыл бұрын

I think I just found what everyone is getting for Christmas this year!! 😂 I might get different fun fabrics for each person if you think cotton would work just as well...🤔

@OurGabledHome 3 жыл бұрын

Oh, what a nice idea! I am sure they'll all love their beeswax wraps. You can absolutely make them with cotton fabric, too!

@Bettersucksaul 2 ай бұрын

Same here :)

@robinwillis7203 7 ай бұрын

I absolutely love this. So thankful for your videos. God bless you

@OurGabledHome 7 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@lorrainec9742 Жыл бұрын

Very nice video❤

@ihus9950 Жыл бұрын

Thanks you!

@mariaprocell2893 3 жыл бұрын

Just placed my order for everything but the cloth because I have it already. I am so excited to try this!!

@OurGabledHome 3 жыл бұрын

Yay! Have fun making them 💛 ~ Anja

@gwenreed8605 3 жыл бұрын

I will make these for I have got two granddaughters that is going to all natural thangs one more paper towel or paper napkins but this will be a good gift from grandma

@christychester8806 Жыл бұрын

Following your video, I made 4 large beeswax covers this morning. I may have to go back and add more pine resin to make them more sticky. :) Thanks for your video!

@HydrangeaTreehouse 3 жыл бұрын

this is exactly what I need! trying to make our kitchen materials more sustenable :D

@OurGabledHome 3 жыл бұрын

Great! I am so glad you like these!

@elsietalavera6218 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! I got the pine resin and beeswax, getting the fabric and jojoba oil to make holiday gifts!

@OurGabledHome Жыл бұрын

Sounds great and happy making 😊 ~ Anja

@thefarmerswifecanada Жыл бұрын

I love the natural look of the linen, r a fantastic and the ironing method is so much easier than brushing. Thank you for a fantastic video! Also, I’ve never heard of using the other ingredients. I’m definitely going to give this a try!

@OurGabledHome Жыл бұрын

Nice! The resin makes them more sticky and the jojoba oil makes them more pliable 😊 ~ Anja

@soniafeliz9697 2 жыл бұрын

Love your approach to making sour dough bread. I am going to follow your exact way of making it. I just know that it will be wonderful. Thank you for explaining it slowly and adding in your personal secrets for awesome bread. Thank you.

@OurGabledHome 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Sonia, I am so glad you like my sourdough method!! Thank you for your sweet comment and happy baking 💛 ~ Anja

@user-ej2uz7fl7n 4 ай бұрын

Good to know

@dakotadarling8760 10 ай бұрын

my new project!!!!

@OurGabledHome 10 ай бұрын

Have fun!

@klani1309 4 ай бұрын

You make it look easy..so i'm going to try making one...this is a great alternative to plastic wrap! thank you🦋

@OurGabledHome 4 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@heatherinparis 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Anja....this looks simple enough to do. So much so that even I might give it a try. Good to hear that cotton is also acceptable to use because linen is so expensive.

@OurGabledHome 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Heather, yes! They are so simple to make and I am so happy that you enjoyed this video! Happy making 💛😍💛 ~ Anja

@OurGabledHome 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have any questions or comments? I'd love to hear from you!

@suzannefadely5186 3 жыл бұрын

How do you clean the wraps. Handwashing, wipe down, or machine wash?

@suzannefadely5186 3 жыл бұрын

Okay, I read a little further down and read how you clean them. Thank you for the idea, and how to make them.

@OurGabledHome 3 жыл бұрын

@@suzannefadely5186 good question: I simply wipe them off with warm water and let them airdry. Hope this helps 💛 ~ Anja

@OurGabledHome 3 жыл бұрын

@@suzannefadely5186 sounds good and enjoy them!!

@sadie623 3 жыл бұрын

Hello there! This tutorial is amazing! May I just ask if there is a specific grade of jojoba oil we need to use. Because everything sold in my area is cosmetic grade not sure if it’s good to use for foodwraps. Your thoughts will be much appreciated for this 🥰

@Susan.I 2 жыл бұрын

As you iron the linen, bees wax, etc… it looks very easy to make them ourselves instead of buying the ready made ones. Anything I can do to use less plastic I would like to kmow!

@OurGabledHome 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, the hot iron method is super easy! I have some more videos on my channel on how to use less plastic 😊 ~ Anja

@ohioladybug7390 3 жыл бұрын

I did mine in the oven with far too much wax lol. I have been wanting to make more and love the idea of using linen. I think your technique will be much better also. Thanks for sharing!

@OurGabledHome 3 жыл бұрын

The hot iron method is perfect if you only want to make a few beeswax wraps. Thank you for commenting and have fun 💛 ~ Anja

@happyhome41 Жыл бұрын

Would be good to mention - emphasize really - that beeswax is highly flammable. When melting, one should take great care to avoid sources of ignition. Excellent project video !

@Grandmaschallie 3 жыл бұрын

How can the wraps be cleaned? Thank you so much. I am so glad I found your videos.

@OurGabledHome 3 жыл бұрын

Simply clean them with lukewarm water. I am so glad you like my videos 💛 ~ Anja

@kmahy1 8 ай бұрын

I can't wait to make some and try them out. After reading all the comments, I just have one question. How do you store them until you need to use them?

@OurGabledHome 8 ай бұрын

I simply keep my many beeswax wraps stacked in a drawer. Thank you so much for your nice comment 😊 ~ Anja

@jazmarz 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, wish I had seen this before buying those silicone wraps. I really don't like all the plastic waste. Thanks. I'm Liking and Subscribing.

@OurGabledHome 3 жыл бұрын

You can still make those beeswax wraps. Thank you for your nice comment 💛 ~ Anja

@cindymounce1662 3 жыл бұрын

The beeswax wraps are so expensive to buy for the quantity you get. I'm definitely giving this a try. Thanks for video!

@OurGabledHome 3 жыл бұрын

oh, yay, have fun making them ~ Anja

@bernarddavis1050 9 ай бұрын

The method I use is to get a cotton or linen pillow case, sprinkle the beeswax pellets over it, roll it and fold it up and stick it in the microwave for a couple of minutes. You have to check it now and again to see that it is not getting too hot (ie smoking) but this is by far the quickest and least messy way in my experience.

@OurGabledHome 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your experience!

@bernarddavis1050 9 ай бұрын

I have to stress the importance of careful supervision for this microwave method, and that the turntable is revolving properly. It gets extremely hot inside the rolled-up fabric and you can finish up with burn spots and a ruined project. There is quite a narrow window between the heat required to melt the beeswax and setting the whole thing on fire.@@OurGabledHome

@citygirlfarm Ай бұрын

Just want to mention wax is flammable so be careful in a microwave.

@bernarddavis1050 Ай бұрын

yes, that is right. You have to watch it carefully, checking frequently.@@citygirlfarm

@mdowney2740 3 жыл бұрын

How/where do you store these wraps when not in use? Thank you for this tutorial.

@OurGabledHome 3 жыл бұрын

I just fold them up and keep them stacked in a drawer in the kitchen 💛 ~ Anja

@patriciawolanski3458 Жыл бұрын

This is wonderful. I truly enjoy your videos. Maybe you covered this and I missed it but can this be used to cover sourdough (or any) bread dough that is rising? What happens if you get something on the wraps?

@OurGabledHome Жыл бұрын

Simply rinse them under lukewarm water 😊 ~ Anja

@angelanagyova3248 3 ай бұрын

I love your channel. How do you clean your beeswax wraps, please?

@OurGabledHome 2 ай бұрын

Lukewarm water and 1 drop of soap

@annmarymercier2211 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for this helpful video. What is the best way to clean these clothes when soiled?

@OurGabledHome 8 ай бұрын

Just use some lukewarm water and then air dry them 😊 ~ Anja

@ModernPioneerHomesteader 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for this. How do you clean it if soild?

@OurGabledHome 4 ай бұрын

Just use some lukewarm water and then air dry them😊 ~ Anja

@ellendominusbroude5736 3 жыл бұрын

Is there a benefit to using linen as opposed to a different material like cotton? I’m sitting on a lot of cotton quilting fabric right now and would love to give this a shot.

@OurGabledHome 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, you can definitely use cotton fabric (make sure to wash before). I used linen because I love it, I have a lot, it's a sturdier fabric than cotton and gets sprayed less with pesticides, and it's naturally anti-bacterial 💜

@louiseschuler6163 3 жыл бұрын

Love the linen idea! Can you sew with the material after you coat them?

@OurGabledHome 3 жыл бұрын

Good question! I haven't tried it myself but I would imagine that it's fine for straight lines but you might rub off the wax if you're trying to sew something a bit more complicated. Hope this helps 💛 ~ Anja

@littlefairyland763 Жыл бұрын

How about make a drawstring linen pouch and then wax it the outer. Is it okay if not melted the wax to the inner of the pouch

@epsitucky0920 Жыл бұрын

Hi there!!! I am new to your channel and absolutely loving it!! What table cloth do you use for your apron as there are several on Ikeas site to choose from. Thanks again! Going to start my first sourdough starter this weekend!!!

@OurGabledHome Жыл бұрын

Yay! That sounds great. I like to use this: www.ikea.com/in/en/p/vardagen-tablecloth-beige-00287832/ Thank you so much for your sweet comment 😊 ~ Anja

@sek4110 3 жыл бұрын

How do you clean these wraps after you use them?

@OurGabledHome 3 жыл бұрын

I simply wipe them with lukewarm water 😊 ~ Anja

@LadyLiberty_SJ Жыл бұрын

When a wrap comes in direct contact with food, such as to wrap the remainder of an onion, how would you recommend cleaning the wrap?

@OurGabledHome Жыл бұрын

Just rinse it with some lukewarm water and let it dry 😊 ~ Anja

@carmencornejoobrien517 5 ай бұрын

I loved this video. I do have a question though, do you just wipe the cloth clean with soapy water when you need to clean them? Thanks

@OurGabledHome 5 ай бұрын

Just use some lukewarm water and then air dry them ~ Anja

@dottiburke40 2 жыл бұрын

So if I use 1c beese wax, 1c resin I should use a 1/2 cup oil? What is the oil for?

@OurGabledHome 2 жыл бұрын

I like to add the oil to make the beeswax wraps more pliable. Hope this helps 😊 ~ Anja

@suesmith6403 3 жыл бұрын

How do you take care of it if you get something on it to keep it clean? Do you just wipe it off with a damp cloth or whatever?

@OurGabledHome 3 жыл бұрын

yes, a damp cloth or sponge and lukewarm water is all I ever use. Hope this helps ~ Anja

@nicolapicola4502 Жыл бұрын

Does the wax/oil come through the parchment paper onto the iron? If so, how to clean it off so it doesn't harm clothing next time you iron?

@OurGabledHome Жыл бұрын

I have never had the wax or oil come through the parchment paper and I do my best to keep it off the hot iron. If you get something on it, simply wipe it off with a paper towel while it's still hot 😊 ~ Anja

@terrym.2264 3 жыл бұрын

Where did you purchase your enamel bowl?

@OurGabledHome 3 жыл бұрын

Here's a link: amzn.to/3t3Jwd5 Hope this is what you were looking for 💛 ~ Anja

@wendipoole4949 Жыл бұрын

Hi Anja! I made a few wraps, but we aren’t crazy about the pine rosin smell and fear it may be absorbed by foods. What is your experience? I used it once to cover my sourdough starter (Stella😉) after feeding and she did not seem to respond as she normally has. I would love to know what your thoughts are. And thank you! For sharing your recipe. 😊

@OurGabledHome Жыл бұрын

A lot of people make the beeswax wraps only with beeswax. Pine resin seems to be fine to come in touch with food and the EWG gives it a green "1" rating. I use them for my SD starters all the time and haven't noticed any adverse effects. So ultimately it's up to you and personal preference. Hope this helps 😊 ~ Anja

@CaglaBazley1 3 жыл бұрын

Gaby can you please give links for the ingredients? As usual I love your ideas, seems like we’ll be giving them as Christmas gifts if I can get the ingredients on time. Thank you 😘

@OurGabledHome 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I am so glad you like my gift ideas! The links for the supplies are in the box below the video but here they are again: Linen fabric: www.ikea.com/us/en/p/vardagen... or this: www.target.com/p/70-x52-linen... Beeswax: amzn.to/2Fd6BWb Pine resin: amzn.to/3fO0bJH Jojoba oil: amzn.to/3iuDQ5O Hot iron: amzn.to/3aeHxJY Parchment paper: amzn.to/3gUpLxO Pastry brush: amzn.to/2Ch3xY2 Have fun 💛~ Anja

@jennyventer6940 3 жыл бұрын

Just found your site. Do you wash the fabric before you wax it.

@OurGabledHome 3 жыл бұрын

yes, I do wash all my fabric before I do something with it. Mostly because of shrinkage but in this case, because the fabric might be touching my food. Hope this helps 💛 ~ Anja

@janisdurwael269 3 жыл бұрын

How do you launder these bees wax wraps or do you just wipe them off??

@OurGabledHome 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Janis, both bees wax and linen have some antimicrobial properties. Since the wax will melt at higher temperatures, I only use luke-warm water and a sponge to wipe the wraps off. Hope this helps ~ Anja

@susiethomas6909 Жыл бұрын

Could I use aluminum foil or maybe a silicone baking liner to go on top of the beeswax instead of parchment? My son has a parchment paper allergy and I don’t have it in the house.

@OurGabledHome Жыл бұрын

In that case I would suggest using a silicone mat and making the beeswax wraps in the oven at 185˚F 😊 ~ Anja

@galemartin3277 2 ай бұрын

What about the other 2 items used in making beeswax covers??

@OurGabledHome Ай бұрын

Here's the written tutorial: ourgabledhome.com/how-to-make-linen-beeswax-wraps/

@Paula39041 Жыл бұрын

For a normal batch, what are the measurements in terms of pine resin, I did it and is not sticky onough. What I'm doing wrong?

@OurGabledHome Жыл бұрын

Natural products can vary a bit so I think you can add more pine resin 😊 ~ Anja

@lindabrown2207 4 ай бұрын

In your parts measurements, are you using gram or oz. weight or measuring utensils?

@OurGabledHome Ай бұрын

I am using parts, it doesn't have to be super exact

@wie_der_mond 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! Can I use some different oil? Maybe can some old oils get second life?

@OurGabledHome 2 жыл бұрын

I find jojoba oil best for these beeswax wraps but you could use canola oil or olive oil (if you don't mind the scent). Hope this helps 😊 ~ Anja

@rosieslade8227 3 жыл бұрын

Do you wash them with washing up liquid and water?

@OurGabledHome 9 ай бұрын

I wash them with lukewarm water and 1 drop of dishwashing liquid at most.

@babsoneverything3060 2 жыл бұрын

Can you use olive oil in lieu of the jojoba oil?

@OurGabledHome 2 жыл бұрын

I haven't tried that but I would say, theoretically yes. You could experiment with just one or two wraps and see what happens. If you do, let me know how they turned out 😊 ~ Anja

@olgafurman9027 2 жыл бұрын

How do you clean them?

@OurGabledHome 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Olga, simply wash them with lukewarm water and then air dry 😊 ~ Anja

@robinwillis7203 7 ай бұрын

Do you have to use food grade beeswax?

@OurGabledHome 7 ай бұрын

These Beeswax wraps are actually perfect for wrapping cheeses or veggies. You can also wrap sandwiches or bread in your beeswax wrap.😊 ~ Anja

@Susan.I 2 жыл бұрын

How much beeswax do I need to use; how many drops of Jojoba oil do I need to use as I can’t use the the pine item?

@OurGabledHome 2 жыл бұрын

Here's the written instructions: ourgabledhome.com/how-to-make-linen-beeswax-wraps/ You can use a tad less jojoba oil if you're not using pine resin 😊 ~ Anja

@lorrainec9742 Жыл бұрын

How much of each product do i use ?

@OurGabledHome Жыл бұрын

Here's the detailed tutorial: ourgabledhome.com/how-to-make-linen-beeswax-wraps/ Happy making ~ Anja

@candywalker483 10 ай бұрын

I made several of these just as you but they are very sticky yet don’t stick to any jar. The parchment paper was wet. Maybe put too much of everything on it?

@OurGabledHome 10 ай бұрын

If it's not sticky enough you can try adding more resin and a bit more beeswax.

@patriciaduarte8944 3 жыл бұрын

could the jojoba oil be replaced by another oil? In my country it is a pretty expensive oil...🙂

@OurGabledHome 3 жыл бұрын

You can absolutely use other oils. Almond would be good or whatever you have 😊

@patriciaduarte8944 3 жыл бұрын

@@OurGabledHome thank you 😊

@manishbhurat8986 Жыл бұрын

How to wash

@OurGabledHome Жыл бұрын

Rinse with lukewarm water and let them dry ~ Anja

@manishbhurat8986 Жыл бұрын

@@OurGabledHome thanks

@susanmoses5067 Жыл бұрын

There is a difference between rosin and resin. I think you are using resin. :)

@elisaa9981 18 күн бұрын

Very nice video, beautifully done, but the methods shown are not for me. They look too time-consuming. I'm going to look for a method where you start with a ready solution of beeswax, raisin, and oil (but something a bit less pricey than jojoba oil, like linseed oil or rapeseed oil) and immerse the fabric in one way or another. What I do like with your method, though, is that it seems very neat (no big messes), economic (not a lot of waste), and precise.

@Susan.I 2 жыл бұрын

I’m allergic to pine!

@OurGabledHome 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Linda, if you're allergic to pine, I would just leave out the resin and use a bit more bees wax. Hope this helps 😊 ~ Anja

@rem1249 2 жыл бұрын

PLEASE, no music while you are talking.

@OurGabledHome 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your input!

@Bettersucksaul 2 ай бұрын

Most cloths at this point are partly or even mostly synthetic, they can't be composted. You can only compost it if it's 100% cotton. Otherwise, great video!

@user-ej2uz7fl7n 4 ай бұрын

Good to know