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Learn how to make some adorable and handy zero waste DIY items for your kitchen to help reduce single use plastic! Save money with this beeswax wrap, reusable snack bag, and reusable bowl cover tutorial. ❤ Subscribe to my channel for more DIYs: ru-vid.com?sub_co...
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@RachelTeeKae 5 лет назад

I made some of the snack bags nine years ago, and I still use them. I can't believe they've lasted so long.

@catiperez8901 4 года назад

Why the Jojobo oil and may another type of oil work?

@alysononoahu8702 3 года назад

@@catiperez8901 try it

@dee4174 5 лет назад

Great ideas, simple and money saving in the long term too. I remember my great grandmother using fabric jug and bowl covers, weighted with beading round the edge, back in the 1970's. No single use plastic in her house. Cheese was wrapped in wax paper, tea was bought loose, meat bought fresh from local butcher and came wrapped in paper. Back to the old ways for all of us and we can all do our bit for the planet! X

@MissGroves 4 года назад

My granny made them with elastic and called them picnic lids

@nickorange4881 4 года назад

i love that meat in paper idea. im going to find out when we get meat if we can get ours in paper too. I already have loose tea. XD

@ciannacoleman5125 4 года назад

For more expensive teas yes buy in bulk but in my area basic black, green, peppermint, etc common teas are cheaper in bag form

@sueturner8122 4 года назад

Deanna It’s going full circle back to the good old days. I remember my mum buying teddy bear biscuits from a large tin at the grocer and they were put into a paper bag and weighed.

@catalinafulache4384 3 года назад

@virginiamoss7045 5 лет назад

The videography and editing and planning ahead is quite excellent in this video! It's very well demonstrated and narrated. It moves along without moving too fast. The ideas are good and the values of avoiding waste are exemplary. Well done!

@thediymommy 5 лет назад

Thanks so much!

@1413088 5 лет назад

Yeah you’re definitely on it super awesome job

@ParisHedger 4 года назад

so true! its very inspiring! I just uploaded a 'living plastic free for a week' challenge and I actually really loved it and learnt heaps. If you ever get the chance it would mean so much if u could check it out, I really hope I can inspire u with some tips or something new to try x

@stuck_in_an_acorn 2 года назад

5:42

@cziegle3794 Месяц назад

@@thediymommyI have cloth pads that are made using that same bird print. Where did you get that fabric from?

@aishlingmulqueen8320 5 лет назад

Wash your fabric before making any of these!!! They use preservatives on the fabric to keep stiffness and maintain color!

@vid2009reV 5 лет назад

@@doribunbun2869 EXCELLENT TIP!

@vid2009reV 5 лет назад

GOOD IDEA!

@mejustme9021 5 лет назад

@@doribunbun2869 Light boil with borax, borax pulls out the chemicals, even on organic they spray sizing on it.

@sophiemccall332 5 лет назад

@@mejustme9021 Don't use borax its toxic near food

@mejustme9021 5 лет назад

@@sophiemccall332 no it isnt.

@little_misscrafty 5 лет назад

I use jars and bowls with lids instead of plastic boxes. I reuse the boxes from printing paper from work by papering old wallpaper that i get from charity shops or discounted in diy shops, and they make perfect storage. Tend to purchase loose fruit and veg, cheese and meat from independent producers as they tend to use paper to package their produce, and also you support local businesses. I think that as consumers if we start leaving all plastic packaging in the supermarkets, sooner or later they will have to figure out way to package their goods differently. 👍👍👍🌍 every little helps, I will copy your ideas.

@thediymommy 5 лет назад

That's very inspiring. Thanks for sharing!

@clarkkathleenhusband6045 5 лет назад

Showa pic Mariya Createa & More confused pic wo help Diy mom using this idea though the big one i dont know how to sew hugs

@opal777 5 лет назад

I wish that the stores would go back to the days where we got to pick handfuls of this and that like we do at farmer's markets. That way, we could bring our own containers and actually buy in amounts needs and thus less waste. I tried just going to farmer's markets in our area only to find no farmers. There were lots of booths of food....but none of it was directly to the farmer...so sad.

@walterco7701 5 лет назад

I was just going to comment how frustrating it is to have fruits and vegetables packaged in single use plastics. For my loose produce I do carry mesh bags, but when it's berry season it's so hard not to buy. I console myself with the idea that I only buy them in season so don't use 'that much'. I mean, honestly - how difficult is it to find packaging that is recyclable? I even feel guilty buying cartoned milk; our recycling service here does not take them. :(

@little_misscrafty 5 лет назад

Hi Carrie, in Germany they use small woven baskets and paper pots made from recycled paper, it's not impossible, just as consumers we also need to change our mind set

@yujaii 5 лет назад

Personally I like to use a plate as a cover instead of beewax, this way you can stack on top :)

@MrsCooper522 4 года назад

You could use both!

@darlenecuker9711 4 года назад

Right!

@heersyal2454 4 года назад

Those beeswax bags are amazingly simple to make, and I'm sure, make a huge impact in the household - I'll be making some for my household. Thanks for sharing. Greetings from London

@thediymommy 4 года назад

Thanks Heer!

@heatherscott4091 5 лет назад

Loved the beeswax wrappers! Had no idea they were this simple to make.! All of your ideas were great! We have seriously reduced our plastic/ waste in the last six months! Was so proud( yes I said proud) when I put out our waste garbage last week - 1 garbage bag for an entire month! ( family of 5) . I find most of our plastic waste is grocery wrapping. So to combat this I use reusable mesh bags for our produce, ask to have my meat wrapped in paper, and bring Tupperware/ glass with me to have my other bulk purchases in. Even when we order take away we say no to the extras ( little packages of ketchup, plastic knives and forks) We have all of these at home!

@thediymommy 5 лет назад

That's amazing! One bag? Wow!

@x3oneofakind 5 лет назад

1:00 wax wraps 5:35 bowl cover 8:55 snack bags

@amydelpiere9315 4 года назад

I love your method for making beeswax wraps. So much easier than other tutorials I've seen!

@andreagorham1985 3 года назад

I’ve been slowly replacing plastics with reusable items so I very much appreciate this video! Can’t wait to replace all that clean wrap and plastic baggies!

@angelastcerny 5 лет назад

Im presently collecting ideas for eliminating plastic as much as possible, so thank you. These bags are a fantastic idea.

@SweetAndSimpleHome 5 лет назад

I love ALL of these ideas! I’m going to try some of these before school starts up again! I love how using less plastic also ultimately helps with running your home well. You’re not dependent on having plastic on hand to pack lunches or tuck away leftovers. Fantastic! Can’t wait to try these. Thanks Christina!

@thediymommy 5 лет назад

That's so true! Thank you, Rachel. 😊

@1tinac 5 лет назад

All were brilliant. I loved the snack bags. Travel mugs are always with us, silverware are always with us for those to go meals that want to Give you plastic, metal straws. But your ideas are going to be added now. Thanks for sharing.

@SarahVanderkooy 5 лет назад

I love these ideas! I have purchased reusable bags and covers so we no longer need Ziploc etc. But I think I need to try making my own snack bags, so cute. Thanks for sharing.

@thediymommy 5 лет назад

You're welcome!

@chinadollsyndrome 5 лет назад

These are excellent ideas. I've recently started crocheting plastic grocery bags into durable, reusable ones. Each reusable bag takes around 100 bags to make, so it's a good use for what would be a lot of waste. You can even use different coloured bags to make nice designs

@moreeggy7158 5 лет назад

Ran I wish you can make a video and teach us how to make that.

@dominiquep.4398 5 лет назад

Could you make a video about it? It would be really helpful c:

@marymatthews8912 5 лет назад

Love the reusable bags. I've seen the bee's was wrap, and love that it is so simple to make. I use reusable straws in reusable glasses for my drinks to save on plastic.

@cheleholsted 5 лет назад

The elastic bowl cover and the snack bags were my favorite. Awesome video thank you for sharing.

@imperfectlypayton Год назад

I should try this! I like that they’re also kind of like clothing in that whichever fabric you choose is also just a reflection of you! Cute :)

@sharonwilson8208 4 года назад

Ingenious! Etsy has many of the fabrics if you aren't comfortable with coating the fabrics. I loved all. Shower curtains apparently work well.

@Learehart 5 лет назад

I think I’m going to try and make these. You made it look so simple.

@GlitterPaws. 5 лет назад

The snack bags are so cute! All the fabric used is so cute and colorful ! Thanks for the ideas.

@judimills1617 4 года назад

I loved this video. Thank you. It is essential to get our plastic consumption to as low as possible and you have shown us three excellent alternatives. This was great.

@JddB229 4 года назад

I love the elastic bowl covers. My grandma always called them shower caps when i was growing up and i wondered how i could make some my self! Now I know! Thanks :)

@chrisprpich7019 5 лет назад

Love all of them.I’m going to try the beeswax covers for sure.Just love all your DIY’S. Thanks for sharing. 😀 ❤️

@KellyNewcomerArt 5 лет назад

I am going to make these beeswax jojoba oil wraps and give as gifts. Thanks for making the tutorial

@caroledwards1182 5 лет назад

Love there are so many people that are interested in reducing waste! I have an additional way to cut down on waste. Instead. of buying new fabric at the store buy some old clothes the thrift store or old clothes you, your friends and family don't want anymore.

@zanaseem2579 4 года назад

Not only u encourage for going green but giving some sewing tips are pretty helpful😊👍

@Lyca31 5 лет назад

When I was little my Grandma used to make shower caps for us this way. :)

@sancar512 5 лет назад

I love them all! I often use ziplock bags for my stitching projects, I may use a clear ‘fabric’ to make reusable project bags. Thank you for sharing.

@thediymommy 5 лет назад

Great idea!

@maryannnewsham7714 3 года назад

Awesome and informative video. My favorite was the beeswax wrap. I absolutely hate cling wrap to begin with and I like your idea to do the beeswax on the fabric and then use that fabric to wrap around your stuff to go in the fridge. I'm also going to try this to make the beeswax fabric almost kind of as a waterproofer lining for some of my snack bags that I have made previously. I do them with a fold over top that is very easy and I also have done zip bags. I think instead of hook and loop tape I would do a cam snap. Really really good tutorial skills.

@creativecheersoffashionlau7364 Год назад

Just found this video 3 years later. I used to make my beeswax wraps in the oven but that is quite a process. This is way easier using the iron!

@RoseOriginals 5 лет назад

I never thought of using any iron when making these! Saves time and electricity.

@gaingaran81 4 года назад

I use laundry mesh bags from Dollar tree which are 3 for $1.25 as produce bags. I also use reusable silicone bags as Ziploc bags.

@lissvalverde3766 4 года назад

Reusable silicone bags? Where do you found them?

@gaingaran81 4 года назад

@@lissvalverde3766 I got some at Dollarama in Canada or you can also order them on Amazon.

@iwonakuipers1425 4 года назад

I started using them as produce bags too!

@AH-cy4md 4 года назад

I wash, dry, and reuse ziplock plastic bags, of all sizes. It’s easier to wash and reuse the heavier plastic bags. As they wear out I’ll start replacing them with some of these bags she demonstrates.

@majcherj1 4 года назад

Brilliant! I’ve been wanting something reusable for produce.

@candacemadsen4843 4 года назад

I don"t throw my usable plastic items away! I keep using, washing and reusing as long as I can. I try to find other ways to use them. Some of the commenters have already given some ways I use items. A few more are...Cut up straws for kids to use as beads, cut an old jug to make a scoop, store dry ingredients in repurposed peanut butter jars, etc. My goal is to bring the least amount of new plastic items into my home as possible. Thank you for your wonderful tutorial.

@thediymommy 4 года назад

That's my goal as well! Every little bit helps - we use a lot of containers and consistently aim for a litter less lunch for the kids! I like your idea for using up old/bent straws!

@rachelm7525 5 лет назад

Thanks, just found your video. So, when we go to the supermarket we now take mesh bags rather than use the film bags provided for loose fruit and veggies. My husband also uses them to take snacks to work. We (well, ok, I!) also cook most everything from scratch, so we pretty much never buy 'convienience' foods, which are always over-packaged. We can't fix everything, but every little helps! 🙂

@janinemaldonado6806 3 года назад

Great ideas. Thanks

@JourneytoHomeSweetHome 5 лет назад

Fantastic ideas for saving the environment from all that plastic.

@thediymommy 5 лет назад

Thank you! I think small changes can totally make a difference 💜

@cynthiaakacyndsmith6539 4 года назад

this type of wax cloth making.. wow so much easier than other methods I have seen.

@thediymommy 4 года назад

Yes, I've heard of some methods that bake in the oven? I find the iron works really well and not too messy :)

@jeancole9766 4 года назад

cynthia Aka CynD smith , I just saw this video,,what is the fabric called. I need to get some. Thanks 🙏

@majcherj1 4 года назад

Jean Cole I’d bet that if you went to a fabric store, they’d be able to steer you to the right fabric.

@s.j.shetler761 5 лет назад

These are exactly what I was looking for! I bought some beeswax wraps last year, but they aren't nearly as cute as the ones you made. I had no idea how simple it was to make these items. To think I almost spent a load of money on these items when I can make them with my leftover fabric scraps! Thank you!!! New subscriber now.

@docwithart 5 лет назад

This share should be highly appreciated. Zero waste behavior learning will take time.

@thediymommy 5 лет назад

Thank you! I think every little bit we can do will make a huge difference over time. Thanks for watching 💜

@Prancer1231 5 лет назад

You can use a plate to cover bowls. Or a pan lid. Or just put the whole bowl inside an old plastic produce or bread bag.

@DixieGirl9876 5 лет назад

Anything we can do to reduce plastic use. Think about organic cotton instead, for the standard production of cotton is bad for the environment as well. As a beekeeper I know the standard way of keeping bees has a lot of chemical usage and that gets into the wax, so organic there as well.Some ways we have reduced single use items: glass storage containers with glass lids, stainless steel straws and to go mugs, cloth napkins, cloth shopping bags for transporting and for produce. In some grocery stores you can take in your own containers for meats. If we all just think about how we can reduce our waste it will help!

@boburuncle1413 5 лет назад

I love organic and think along with crop rotation is the way we should be farming.We have had cotton production forever.Is cotton now GMO?I honestly don't know, but I think that GMO farming and or possible 3g4g5g introduction is responsible for the bee populations decline.Has to be something we have introduced in recent years.People are unaware of the problem,they don't know mankind MUST have bees to live.Organics are extremely expensive and just not an option for most of us.Hopefully,we will figure out what the bee is going on with public awareness and demand change.Best of luck with your hives.

@DixieGirl9876 5 лет назад

Thanks. It's not the GMOs but how they spray and process the cotton. I've lost more bees in the past few years than ever before, and I don't live in a big agriculture area. I believe part of it is too many people spraying too many things. We need to educate ourselves on what and when to spray to have that lovely yard/garden and the bees.

@lexih5268 5 лет назад

@@boburuncle1413 It's not just the bees. I haven't seen any butterflies this year!

@Stephsgotit 4 года назад

I love the bowl cover with the elastic. The snack bag was really simply too. Thanks for sharing.

@keepup8868 4 года назад

I have been making snack bags as small gifts and they are very well received, but I like your design better. I’m making gift bundles of reusables this year and am delighted to find the instructions for beeswax wraps. Thank you!!!

@thediymommy 5 лет назад

❤️ FAQs ❤️ 1. How do you wash these? I wash the beeswax wraps with cold water and hang to dry, and I wash the snack bag & fabric bowl cover on hot water and hang to dry. Since I can't disinfect the beeswax wraps, I don't use them on certain foods. 2. What is the jojoba oil for? I use it to soften the wraps & make them more pliable. 3. Can you use other materials/waxes/oils to make these? I'm sure you can, so feel free to experiment. These are just what I've been using. 4. Where did you find your materials? I had the fabric in my stash for years (prewashed), the beeswax is from my local honey farm & the other products are from Amazon and linked in the description box.

@annieheath986 5 лет назад

I have used my beeswax wraps for a year or so now and they have held up great. I didn't make them. The instructions said to wash in cold water with alcohol free dish soap.

@jemrawc 3 года назад

Thank you for posting these answers to FAQ. I was just about to leave a message asking why you use jojoba oil when I found this. Excellent informative video with brilliant ideas!

@sandrasolaligue-perez3606 5 лет назад

☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️ This is the first time I see these wraps. It's such a great idea! Thank you so much! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

@thediymommy 5 лет назад

You're welcome!

@reniehandler2595 5 лет назад

The snack bags are adorable!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

@elizabethbennett2072 3 года назад

I just finished making my first set of reusable paper towels. We are trying to implement more economically, friendly methods into our home, as well. Thank you for sharing your videos and tips💜

@doreenwatson-read 5 лет назад

Which one is my favourite? All of them theyre great! Thanks for sharing. 👍👍💟

@CherryFruitSnack 5 лет назад

Very well done video, plus your voice is super soothing! I'm so happy there are so many resources here for my journey to less waste🤩

@JesusisKing222 5 лет назад

I like paper bags and wax paper. I still use plastic to carry home/store meat. I love wide mouth Mason jars to store leftovers. I love the bowl covers, they are so handy!

@marywelling8192 4 года назад

My favorite is the snack bag. I made them in several sizes so we could fit homemade bread sandwiches which are always too wide. An idea we use that doesn't save on plastic, but reuses/recycled is that I cut up bath towels that are raggy and holey and sew a couple layers together to use as face scrubbers.

@thediymommy 4 года назад

That's a great idea!

@holly5791 5 лет назад

These are such good ideas. I remember my mother having bowl covers, that were reusable, in the 60’s and 70’s, before all those plastic alternatives came on the market. I also remember her washing and reusing zipper bags, to get the maximum use from them. This really is a good alternative to putting all that plastic waste in our landfills. I wash and reuse straws. I have recently discovered that Amazon sells reusable straws with a brush for better cleaning. Thanks for sharing your eco-friendly ideas with us. You have a great weekend! 😊👍🏻

@thediymommy 5 лет назад

You're welcome! We try to reuse our straws as well :)

@lynneclark2265 5 лет назад

I had seen a beeswax tutorial before, but it called for putting it in the oven to melt the wax and re-doing it if there were parts that didn't get the wax. I like your method much more.

@thediymommy 5 лет назад

Yes! I've seen the oven method as well... the iron is much less hassle, I think

@ananikis4841 3 года назад

@@thediymommy What kind of cheaper paper can we use instead of parchment paper.?

@StrollingThroughLife 5 лет назад

Loved this! They all have such fun prints!!

@janetmartens1923 5 лет назад

Many people here in South Africa are starting to make eco bricks by stuffing soft plastic very tightly into a soda 2lt? bottle and then a company is able to use these to help build people housing! Super cool.

@thediymommy 5 лет назад

Wow! Amazing 💜

@gchaudhry1 5 лет назад

I love the BEESWAX idea. Great video editing.

@thediymommy 5 лет назад

Thank you!

@TheRoaRMunster 5 лет назад

If you're a quilter, then you may have a seam roller. You can use that on the laminated fabric.

@sailorgirl2017 Год назад

I'm off to visit my daughter in Kelowna this month and am bringing her some beeswax wraps. I think I will add a couple of the bowl covers too. A great trick to evenly space the elastic. I love the snack bags! I don't have any of that fabric but what a great idea.

@vid2009reV 5 лет назад

I like ALL these items....YOU have saved me a lot of money...Thank you so much.

@NiamhCreates 5 лет назад

I sew with polyurethane laminate (PUL) a lot, and if I have to sew on the laminated side, I use strips of tear-away stabilizer on top. Once I'm done sewing, the stabilizer tears away nicely.

@pegsbarton6353 5 лет назад

I've used kitchen towels torn into strips before too. I wonder if I could use the bags from cereal packs too? I always save them, flatten them out and trim off the seams etc.

@MaeleighMoon 5 лет назад

I did a little experiment after a large [arty at my house. I had lots of potato chips leftover, so I put them in two bowls. One I covered with foil, one I covered with Bee's Wrap- the Bee's Wrap Chips stayed crisp for 5 days! Where as the Foil Chips were stale after just two days. Happy DIYing

@thediymommy 5 лет назад

That's awesome! 💙

@ananikis4841 3 года назад

Avoid eating of potato chips. Have a lot of sodium.

@MaeleighMoon 3 года назад

cool story bro

@Mommamacnz 4 года назад

Thank you for this lovely tutorial, and also for showing and explaining. I had been wondering how you would use the beeswax wraps and now I know.

@yourbookladykatie 4 года назад

I have fabric scissors envy. Yours cut so beautifully.

@thediymommy 4 года назад

LOL! Thanks Katie! When I can find them, I love using them too ;)

@delindawilliams3935 5 лет назад

Hi! I'm new and this is my first video of which I'm loving. My favorite is the snack bags, because I'm really tired of plastic snack bags and I often have to rewash Ziploc bags which are okay, but after using them a few times they have to be thrown out. Since I cancel and I have lots of fabric this will help me a lot. Thank you very much for this idea.

@thediymommy 5 лет назад

You're welcome!

@vid2009reV 5 лет назад

my firs time too....lol

@evelgreytarot8401 5 лет назад

I always wondered about reducing landfill space vs water usage for having to wash reusable items frequently.

@thediymommy 5 лет назад

It's definitely something to consider!

@TheRoaRMunster 5 лет назад

I believe at an individual level we use a lot less water than at the factory level. Plus more trash means more fresh water contamination. Gases and bacteria seep into water supplies from nearby landfills and it only takes five years to build up. The affects of this last around fifty years. But that's just the gases and bacteria it creates. There's much more damage caused by landfills. Reducing waste at our household level isn't about removing our contribution to the problem and absolving our guilt. It's to communicate to companies, who is on a different pollution scale, what we want as consumers. Environmental issues are complex. Just like everything else, there doesn't seem to be a perfect solution. It isn't a problem with a cheap or easy fix. But just cause you can't completely fix it doesn't mean it can't be made better. These are things people are doing for their part. They are making these decisions to suit their household needs, while being mindful of their actions. Honestly though, whenever I see videos about reducing waste, I'm like "that's just poor older people stuff. How is this new? Doesn't anyone have a grandma?" like it was either a rag over leftovers or a washed out cool whip tub. She has been using the same ziploc bag to bake potatoes in the microwave for three years now.

@donnawheeler6283 5 лет назад

@@TheRoaRMunster I like your question. "Doesn't anyone have a Grandma?" There is so much to learn from the generations before us. They made due with whatever they had. The plastic containers and bags were intended as modern conveniences to save time and money and avoid food waste. However, we've grown dependent upon them and now see how they're effecting our environment. If you're lucky enough to learn from grandparents that lived through the Depression or before we had the conveniences of the past 40 years then, you already have a lot of ideas and info on keeping the environment clean and safe for the future.

@JesusisKing222 5 лет назад

@@donnawheeler6283 that is the truth. The motto was "make do or do without." My parents grew up in the depression and were very practical people. Being resourceful was the norm. We all helped in the garden and composted. My mom cooked everything. I've raised my family the same way. Being a good homemaker is an honor and a blessing to my family.

@TheLadybughug 4 года назад

For those who want to carry cutlery, metal straws (and chopsticks) a longer thinner version of the snackbag would rock. Stick it in your purse or lunch bag and go. Once used stick it back in the bag and no mess. I have done wet bags like this with a zipper for such a purpose. Great video! I will have to see if I can find beeswax at an Affordable rate. ❤

@thediymommy 4 года назад

Great tip!

@utepetersen897 5 лет назад

Oh what graet ideas. Thanks for showing your process. I defenitely like the snack bags most.

@monicar4280 5 лет назад

Love these! And the fabrics you used are gorgeous. Can’t wait to make some of these

@thediymommy 5 лет назад

Thank you! I love the fun fabrics too!

@lisajohnson6351 5 лет назад

You have such a lovely voice. 🙂

@thediymommy 5 лет назад

Thank you! ❤️

@lunarphasing5234 3 года назад

These ideas are great! My partner and I are buying our first home and would like to start our new journey by reducing our plastic intake as much as possible. These ideas will surely help us on the way and I am so excited to gather the materials to sew!

@kreisherk 4 года назад

Love these ideas! I agree with others about washing fabric first.

@willothwisplx2516 5 лет назад

We had round bowl covers made out of these materials when I was in grade school. Quite a while ago, before the great use of plastics came into use.

@thediymommy 5 лет назад

Yes, it's interesting how my mom was very eco conscious before it was "trendy" because it makes sense and saves money too!

@sangavir472 5 лет назад

We in India just use silver plates to cover the bowls

@alyssia7239 5 лет назад

I usually just put a plate over my bowls too. Or use a tupperware ^^

@sierrasuzy3439 5 лет назад

You can press the plastic with a Teflon pressing sheet. Make sure you use food safe plastic-coated cotton for your snack bags.

@lynncobb8992 5 лет назад

Bowl cover a must do.

@AnaPerez-gm8qk 5 лет назад

There’s food grade fabric available on certain cloth diaper supply stores.

@badaspunkbtch 5 лет назад

Fantastic video! But that fabric isn't necessarily food safe... so many chemicals. I'd sanitize the cotton fabric first before sealing with beeswax. The comment about doing the beeswax trick for the snack bags is a great idea. It doesn't have to gum up your sewing machine if you use oil on the needle and bias tape for bonding instead of just straight through the waxed fabric. I've actually done this and my Husqvarna Viking was fine.

@thediymommy 5 лет назад

Thanks for the tip! Yes, wash the fabric first.

@Kalocia023 5 лет назад

Great idea regarding using bias tape! :)

@nicholetteburris3925 4 года назад

I was wondering this myself. It's still plastic. 😣 These are great ideas and I'll be looking for plastic free/food safe fabrics.

@aurelart9520 4 года назад

I love the velcro snack bags!!

@willothwisplx2516 5 лет назад

I have slowly been ridding my home of as much plastic as I can find. It is amazing how much and how many different kinds of plastic we have in our homes. Really eye opening.

@thediymommy 5 лет назад

It's true!

@naomimay82 5 лет назад

I have also been ridding my home of plastics as much as possible! After I tackle one thing that uses a lot of plastic, I tackle the next! My life is slowly becoming more sustainable.

@saraolivia750 5 лет назад

Also need to know the dyeing process used on the fabric wouldn't you? I have a convection oven I use for sublimation which is a gas process. And once you use it on the oven it can't be used for food.

@maidofthemisty 5 лет назад

Thanks for the share. I knew about the wax cloth, but the snack packs what a fantastic idea! (^_^) side note: where did you get your dress from?

@conniedetevis2119 3 года назад

I learned so much about making beeswax wrap and snack bags and sewing tips I am so very grateful to you for taking the time to make this video and uploading it. Thank you ❤️ God bless you and your family.

@peggygilbertsen9099 3 года назад

We in the US need to follow Canada’s lead . I’m so happy to see tutorials that do not involve plastic dollar store junk, ie landfill. I always look forward to your vlogs , thank you ,

@thediymommy 3 года назад

Thanks Peggy! I'm trying to use less single use plastic! I still use reusable plastic containers for the kids because they're young and glass breaks, but otherwise we're trying to make changes where we can!

@martapereira7767 5 лет назад

Where are your dress from 😊? Love the beeswax wrap!

@suecox2308 5 лет назад

I Love those snack bags and I'm curious--Would it be possible to use the beeswax wrap to make the snack bags?

@thediymommy 5 лет назад

I wouldn't sew with waxed fabric because it could wreck your sewing machine.

@samaraethier-whitmore2835 5 лет назад

Probably not to sew but if it was used in a way similar to aluminum foil where the items are rolled and wrapped, like in the video, it could be used like the snack bag. :)

@VictoriaTz 5 лет назад

The second they get any warm from the sun or from the hot car they’ll melt and leave a sticky residue. I think they work best for the fridge and the pantry

@suecox2308 5 лет назад

Very helpful, Victoria, thanks.@@VictoriaTz

@ybunnygurl 5 лет назад

You can make wax snack bags sew them by hand. They are good for lunch bags, not so good if you forget them in a hot car. I have some that I have made for my reenacting friends, to hide modern yummies from on lookers.

@zazodream4218 5 лет назад

I love the snack bags!

@terratitan8369 3 года назад

This is one of the best, most realistic low wast video I've seen!

@pabloplato 5 лет назад

do i need to use jojoba oil? what purpose does it serve?

@allisontumale33 5 лет назад

It has antimicrobial and antifungal properties, i think.

@thediymommy 5 лет назад

I use it to soften the wraps and make them more pliable.

@sylmarie6494 5 лет назад

Jojoba oil is actually not an oil, but a wax, so it complements this project very well.

@susanross2000 5 лет назад

@@thediymommy Would coconut oil work as well as jojoba oil? Since it also has antimicrobial properties as well?

@loristrout4741 5 лет назад

The Jojoba Oil is used because it will not become rancid like food oils will no coconut no olive no rapeseed oil

@chilkakanika1456 5 лет назад

Can we make the snack bags with the waxed cloth pieces? Laminated fabric is not commonly available here

@chilkakanika1456 5 лет назад

Can cloth be laminated diy?

@ilanabuttle7835 5 лет назад

She said it could wreck your sewing machine

@tinamcmahon4661 4 года назад

I LOVE the look and the texture. I am into making journals. I think it might be fun to use small pieces of this.

@karenbenson4639 4 года назад

I love both bowl covers because we are past the school lunch phase but those are great too!🐝🍄🐝🍄🐝🍄🐝🍄🐝🍄🐝🍄🐝

@iluften1 5 лет назад

Be aware - very few platics etc are suitable for food !!! Could contain ex phthalates etc...

@cathyxox3999 5 лет назад

Doesn't the oil flavor your products and when you put it in the fridge does it get cold and become unwrapped

@katw6757 5 лет назад

They stay in the shape you press them into and no the oil doesn't transfer any flavor. It is also possible to make these without the oil

@thediymommy 5 лет назад

I haven't found the oil taste transferring or the wraps unwrapping.

@madelinepena5091 5 лет назад

The beeswax fabric is also great to wrap sandwiches for school lunch. I love mine! I always make them using the heating method in the stove. Submerging the fabric pieces in the hot beeswax and hanging them to dry. Will try your method! Thanks for sharing!❤️

@thediymommy 5 лет назад

Thanks for watching!