DIY Beeswax Cotton Food Wraps

Cut the cloth to the appropriate size for your containers. Using pinking shears on all edges to prevent frayingPlace the cotton onto the baking sheet. Grate the beeswax onto one side of the cotton (it doesn't matter which side as the wax soaks through coating both sides).Place the baking sheet in the oven. Beeswax has a relatively low melting point of 62-64 degrees centigrade. Do not take it over 71 degrees for an extended period of time or it can burn. I place it in my oven as its heating up and keep a close eye on it, with the door open. Generally, within a few minutes the wax is melted.Once the wax has melted into the cotton, remove from the oven and spread the liquid beeswax with a paintbrush. If it cools before you have finished place the sheet back into the oven to soften, then try again.Remove from the heat and check that the wrap is fully covered in wax, if not reapply where needed and place back into the oven. If you have the opposite problem and the wax is too thick in places, place a second wrap below, place in the oven and the new cloth will soak up the excess. If it's fully covered, hang the cloth on a coat hanger to dry or just hold in a draft for a minute...they dry very fast!Once dry, the food wrap should be a little stiff but malleable. To use, simply cover container or wrap around the food then warm with your hands and mould into shape. If it doesn't stick well, you may need to add more wax and return the sheet to the oven. If you want to be particularly fancy, you can add ties and fasteners or sew the cloth to make a more permanent bag shape.