How to make wax cloth, to wrap food, see this tip
Learn how to make wax cloth, a sustainable alternative to wrapping
Definitely, the less waste we produce, the better for our environment. However, with small attitudes such as consuming less plastic packaging, which in turn is a big problem for the environment, as it takes hundreds of years to decompose in nature, it can make a lot of difference.
In this way, the wax cloth is a more sustainable alternative for you to wrap your food.
What is the wax cloth used for?
O wax cloth it is a more environmentally sustainable option for wrapping food and keeping it in the fridge or keeping it outside as well.
Materials to produce
First, you will need 100% cotton fabrics, it can be printed, colored, plain in different sizes, etc. You can also recycle, maybe you have some and want to put it to another use.
Beeswax (easily found in stores specializing in natural products) or
Vegetable wax (option for vegans ex: carnauba wax, or other types)
Parchment paper
Iron
Ironing base with protective cloth
Grater
How wax cloth is made
Made from vegetable or beeswax, integrated with 100% cotton fabric
You will see that this process is very simple. Once you've chosen the fabric and type of wax. See the process.
So, take the sheet of parchment paper line the base, place the fabric on the paper, and sprinkle some of the grated wax on the fabric, cover the fabric with another sheet of paper, forming a sandwich, then with the iron hot, slide until all the wax is melted.
However, the process should be done from the middle of the fabric to the sides, and be careful not to put on too much wax, as your cloth can become very stiff. The idea is that it is waterproofed with wax but also malleable.
Then wait to cool down a bit and remove the papers, and it's ready.
How to make it in the oven
You can do it in the oven, take a baking sheet and line it with baking paper, place the fabric, distribute the grated wax over the fabric, always put a little wax. Place in the oven at an average temperature of 5 min to 10 min. Soon after, remove and let it cool hang on the clothesline, until dry.
Tip: If you want to give it an extra charm, use scissors with a zigzag cut and trim the fabric, this will prevent it from fraying, besides, it will look really cute with that detail.
How to wash your cloth
Whenever necessary, you should wash your wax cloth by hand, with water and neutral soap, but avoid wringing or rubbing it, so as not to damage the wax, let it dry in the shade.
Where to use and durability
You can use it to pack fruits, vegetables, cover bowls, wrap snacks, as it molds to the shape of objects, thus avoiding the use of plastic film, in addition to being reusable many times. Finally, durability ranges from 6 months to 12 months. You see, how much plastic you will eliminate from the planet, think about it.
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