We're at that point where I need to re-wax my wraps. Actually, we've been at this point for a while, but I didn't have any beeswax handy and I was feeling a bit lazy. I've gradually picked up additional fabrics specifically for this project because a few of my wraps have disappeared over the years from lending it out to friends and family. Also some of these fabric designs are just too cute.
Now that my beeswax wraps are functional again, I find myself using them all the time. I like that I can mold the shape to cover up any half-cut fruit or vegetables I end up with (which happens a lot since I'm usually cooking for one). The bigger wraps are useful for sandwiches and cake because they have a little more structure than plastic wrap. And I guess they're probably better for the environment.
I used the lessons I learned from the first time I made beeswax wraps: I got some yellow fabric, I used my nonna's pinking shears, and I ended up using the oven instead of the ironing board for this batch. Well, that last one was because I no longer have easy access to an iron. The oven takes more time but it was effective.
Next time I'll just buy beeswax beads instead of getting a bar and grating it. That was actually the main reason it took me so long to make some more wraps.
