Beeswax Wraps and Natural Products from Your Hive

Beeswax Food WrapsBeeswax food wraps (beeswax-coated fabric used in place of plastic wrap) have become a significant cottage industry product in Australia. They are simple to make: cut 100% cotton fabric into usable sizes; paint or sprinkle beeswax (and optionally pine resin and jojoba oil for better cling) onto the fabric; place between baking paper and iron at low heat until the wax melts into the fabric; peel from the paper while warm and hang to cool. Sell at farmers' markets for $15–$25 p…