I’ve been using beeswax wraps for some years now, instead of plastic throw away products, as much as possible.

Just before pandemic isolated us, my daughter Laura and I tried our hand at making the fabric wraps. Those have lost their waxy qualities for the most part, and I still had some I bought at a natural health food store. Those were getting kind of tired too, but still working.

About a year ago I saw a kit on the Lee Valley store and decided to purchase it. Slightly different from the process my daughter and I used. Several days ago I brought out the kit and went through the instructions.

Lay out pieces of cloth on parchment paper on a cookie sheet

Melt the wax pucks in a double boiler over hot water.

Then using the brush included in the kit, lightly spread the wax over the cloth piece. I did it one piece at a time.

Put the cookie sheet in a pre-warmed oven for three minutes, then take out to cool.

I used two cookie sheets and slid the parchment paper off on a surface to start cooling while I did the next piece. One at a time is easier.

When all were waxed, I set each piece on my laundry rack to cool and complete the drying process. By this time they are stiff enough and don’t droop.

It’s easy to spread  a bit too much wax. They can be redone later if not stiff enough. I had an extra puck of wax so I will save that for a few more pieces at a later date.

May I suggest that instead of using a double boiler,  that you try another container inside the pot of hot water, but be careful because the wax is  hot.

Fold and lay in a drawer until needed to wrap pieces of cheese, partly used onion or other veggie. They also make good bowl covers for salad. Rinse and wipe dry for another use. There you go. Another reusable product.