Sustainable Living: How to Make Beeswax Bowl Covers
Single-use plastic products are a global problem that harms our environment and wildlife. Switching to more eco-friendly alternatives can help reduce waste and protect our planet. Beeswax bowl covers are a great first step in reducing your footprint. These covers are made from natural and sustainable materials, making them an eco-friendly alternative to single-use plastic wrap. They are also reusable, durable and easy to make.
Beeswax Bow Covers
Materials:
- 100% cotton fabric
- Beeswax
- Jojoba oil
- Baking paper
- Scissors
- Ruler
- Pencil
- Grater
- Iron
- Oven tray
- Paintbrush
Step-by-step tutorial:
Cut the fabric into the desired size. A good size for a bowl cover is 30cm x 30cm. Use a ruler and a pencil to mark the fabric before cutting.
Grate the beeswax and place it in a mixing bowl.
Add a few drops of jojoba oil to the beeswax and mix well.
Preheat the oven to 150°C.
Place the fabric on a baking paper-lined tray.
Brush the beeswax mixture onto the fabric. Make sure the beeswax mixture covers the fabric evenly.
Put the tray in the oven for 5-10 minutes until the beeswax melts into the fabric.
Take out the tray from the oven and let the fabric cool down.
Once the fabric has cooled down, peel it off the baking paper.
Shape the beeswax bowl cover around the bowl or dish you want to cover. Use your hands to press the fabric down to create a seal.
Alternative method:
If you don’t have an oven, you can use an iron to make the beeswax covers. Here’s how:
Grate the beeswax and mix it with a few drops of jojoba oil.
Place the fabric on a baking paper-lined tray.
Brush the beeswax mixture onto the fabric.
Put another piece of baking paper on top of the fabric.
Use an iron on low heat to melt the beeswax onto the fabric. Make sure to iron out any wrinkles or bumps.
Peel the baking paper off the fabric once the beeswax has melted.
Shape the beeswax bowl cover around the bowl or dish you want to cover. Use your hands to press the fabric down to create a seal.
The Author:
Pioneerthinking.com – Ingredients for a Simple Life.
Photo. Rika Cossey
