Frequently asked questions!
How do I wash my HAPPY WRAPS?
Cleaning your wraps is simple! Just rinse under COOL water in your sink. DO NOT USE HOT WATER (the nature of wax will do its thing + get floppy with any HOT temperatures so avoid direct sunlight, microwave, oven, dishwasher, etc). If you have any food that is stuck on your wraps (like crumbs or leftover sauce) then feel free to use a little bit of dish soap + give them a gentle scrubby! To dry, simply lay or hang your washed wrap flat wherever you’d set your dishes to dry.How long will my HAPPY WRAPS stay sticky?
Great question! You may find + feel that your HAPPY WRAPS are super sticky when you first get them. Some people love that + some people are weird about it + that’s okay! I ultimately changed the recipe to make the wraps more sticky based on what friends + family requested in the beginning. I feel it was the right move. The stick comes from the pine resin I use which allows the wraps to actually form to whatever you’re using them on + it helps keep your produce fresh! A win, win!
The stick will eventually fade with frequent use, but in my opinion, they get softer and continue to form + stick the way you need them to! Once your wraps come to what feels like the end of their sticky life as they get grainy or crunchy, you can always pop these suckers in the oven at a low 200-degree temp + bake on parchment paper for a few minutes. This gives the wrap a second opportunity to re-saturate themselves (they won’t be as good as new but it’ll prolong their lives a little bit! Try it out!). Depending on how often you use (or wash) your wraps, they may last 6 months to a year or more! I am still using wraps I made over a year ago! Like other things in life, the better you take care of these, the better + longer they will last you :)
How do I wrap up produce? Can the wrap touch the fruit or vegetable?
The answer is YES! You want direct contact on fruits + veggies. It doesn’t have to be a sophisticated wrap job, haha. Whatever size or shape you’re dealing with, just wrap + form around the fruit or veggie! Your produce will LOVE the pine resin! A FAQ here…does the smell of onion penetrate into the wrap? I have never had an issue with this ever! The wax acts as a shield!
What’s the wrap on sizes? I need a mental size guide!
Size guide! Below are the sizes that I offer and food or dish to give you an extra idea of what you can fully wrap. Hope this helps!
LID/AVOCADO SIZE 6X6 - Good for half an avocado, the top of a cup/jar, a chunk of cheese, jalapeño, etc. These are way more useful than one might imagine!!
SMALL BOWL SIZE 8X8 - Good for a standard cereal bowl, a medium onion, small pyrex bowl, top of a blender, or even an English muffin sandwich! A great size!
MEDIUM BOWL SIZE 9X9 - Good for a medium pyrex mixing bowl, a large bell pepper, a small snack bag (fold in half, fold in edges), cucumber, etc.
LARGE BOWL SIZE 12x12 - My personal favorite size! Great for those salad bowls, half of a watermelon, a head of cabbage or make a great “zip-lock” bag!
CASSEROLE DISH SIZE 12x18 - The mother of all wraps! This size is fantastic! Big enough for your largest 13x9 casserole dish at home…just remember to let your casserole cool off first ;) Make a big gallon size shape “zip-lock” bag. Wrap up a loaf of bread or a big cheese plate for a dinner party. If you find you don’t use this one often you could even cut this wrap into smaller sizes! A great size to have.
My new wraps left a little sticky residue on my dish, help!
No need to fret! If your new sticky wraps leave any stickiness on your favorite dish, simply just rub olive oil or any other food oil on your dish and rinse off. The oil will cure any stick issue!
Why aren’t the sizes + edges cut perfectly?
HAPPY WRAPS are as hand-made as they come ;) I cut all of the fabric pieces as best as I can but it won’t always be perfect. I injured my dominant hand and it causes my lines to get a little off sometimes. I try to look at each wrap as I’m folding and clean them up when needed.
I found little pieces stuck to my wrap…what could it be?
They are little cutting pieces of the fabric.I do my best to inspect each wrap as I am folding and labeling them but it’s hard to catch every little thing that can stick to them in the process of making HAPPY WRAPS.
How do I make a “zip-lock” baggie out of one of my wraps?
I love making baggies! Depending on which size wrap you use, you’ll end up with a certain size bag of course. The larger wraps are my preferred size to use. To make a bag, lay the wrap out flat, fold in half (I personally like to fold mine not quite in half, leaving a little bit to eventually fold over at the top…about an inch) and then fold each side edge inwards using small folds (I fold twice on each side) and voila! you have created an envelope/pouch/bag that can then be filled and folded over at the top (where the “zip-lock” would be).
How can I get my HAPPY WRAPS recoated?
Ready for your wraps to be recoated? Send me an email to get set up! I will have you mail your wrap(s) back to me in an envelope. Depending on the time of year I will let you know when I will be able to recoat them and send them back to you! I will shoot for a 2 week window. Re-coating service is a $10 flat fee and I will set that payment up through our email.
Email me at: happywrapsinfo@gmail.com
Have any other questions? Feel free to contact me in the contact section and I will get back to you!