THE TACKY BEE PRODUCT LINE
Reusable, Breathable, and Biodegradable, Eco-friendly products
-BEESWAX WRAPS
100% cotton (upcycled fabric) dipped in beeswax, jojoba oil and pine rosin for food storage.
-ARTISANAL PURE LINEN BREAD BAGS
for bread storage I can be reached at [email protected] if you need more information or would like to place an order. I am presently doing porch pickups for local
orders and I am also mailing orders (postage extra)
Thank you for taking some time to learn what I do. Carrie
BEESWAX FOOD WRAPS
Beeswax wraps from 100% cotton (up-cycled fabric) soaked in a mixture of local beeswax, pine rosin and organic jojoba oil to create an eco-friendly method of food storage. Pine rosin and beeswax have natural anti-bacterial properties. They should give you about a year's use, depending on how you wash and handle them. Once the cotton is worn out it is biodegradable unlike plastic. The small wrap is good for covering a mug, small bowl, a cut fruit or vegetable, or a handful of nuts. The medium wrap is good for wrapping a sandwich, cut veggies, or to cover a bowl or 10x10 pan. The large wrap will cover a large dinner plate, bowl, a bread pan, or glassware up to 12x12. USE:
Simply shape the wrap around the edge of a container, or directly around food and use the warmth of your hands to make the wrap adhere to itself. It can now be taken with you or put in the fridge for later. They are excellent for wrapping cheese and other foods. They are especially good for vegetables as they break down very quickly in plastic wrap but the breathability in these wraps keeps the vegetables fresh longer. CLEAN:
To wash, spot clean using cool or cold water, then hang to dry. You can use a mild detergent if you need to. They can be used over and over again. Avoid all heat sources like the oven, microwave, sunny window, radiator, hot car etc. as the beeswax will melt in heat.AVOID:
The only food that should not be used with them is meat as the wraps cannot be washed with heat. Since my fabric is recycled the patterns and colors I use are always changing so examples here may not be the exact fabric you receive. You can let me know if you have a color preference or style and I will try to match as best as I can but I cannot guarantee the exact fabrics shown here. NATURAL FIBRE PURE LINEN BREAD BAGS
Natural fibre medium to heavy-weight linen handmade bread bags for keeping your bread fresh longer. Linen stores moisture better than any other fabric but has breathability so that your bread retains its optimum qualities for longer (fresh on the inside and a crusty crust). The double drawstring allows it to be easy to carry from the market and to store on a hook or knob in your kitchen to reduce counter clutter. Some variation in the bag edging. Some have a fringe edge and others are without. The color of the linen may vary on the linen I use. Linen is a natural fibre and biodegradable when it is worn out. These are eco-friendly and allow you to reduce your plastic consumption. I use recycled materials as often as I can so the ties are edges of sheets or other ties that I make or reuse. Usually 100% cotton or linen. USE:
Bread should be cool before placing in the linen bag. It is best if the bread is consumed within 2-3 days. If longer, half of the loaf can be frozen till it is ready to use. CLEAN:
Linen is a very durable and lint- and dirt-resistant fabric and will last for a long time. Best washed in a cold water wash and then hung to dry. Perhaps ironed when slightly damp. Shrinkage may occur in a hot water wash and the dryer. I can do custom sizes as well. If you'd like to order some just email me at [email protected]. The wraps can be mailed to you (postage extra) or you can come to me in Newcastle, Ontario for a porch pickup. I use cash or e-transfers as a payment system. Thanks for visiting. Carrie Cockburn, The Tacky Bee
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