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Wax paper is gone from my supermarket in the US.
The only thing it gets used for is perler beads, which go in and out of style at our elementary school. (worst thing ever to clean out of the carpet.)
Just reading this post and it seems there is some miscommunication in the conversion of products/uses between the countries. In Canada and the USA you can buy wax paper which is not heat safe for the oven, parchment paper which is heat safe and is commonly used for lining cookie sheets in the oven, and you can also buy freezer paper which is a heavier duty paper that is has been traditionally used by butchers for wrapping meats in for the fridge or freezer. It seems wax paper is mostly used today for preventing splatters in the microwave yet sandwiches and such would have been wrapped in it back in the day. The ziplock sandwich bag is now the sandwich bag of choice as the air can be sealed out of the bag. Wax paper seems to be being used less and less for food related purposes so maybe we should all stock up ;-)
Where I live we have restaurant supply stores that are open to the public. I don't know if you have anything like that in Australia, but if there are I would recommend checking out that avenue. I do a lot of baking and use plenty of wax paper sheets, which I purchase from a supply store.
There's also another variety of waxed paper, for lack of a better word, that is becoming popular with crafters, especially those doing mixed media. It is the deli paper sheets, those things when you go to a donut store or deli that they use to pick up your baked goods and place them on a plate or in a take out bag. People seem to finding those cheaply at Costco and Sam's Club in the USA.
__________________ Leslie Harnish
Sambro, Nova Scotia
Canada
A couple of times in the past year I've been wanting to buy wax paper but I can't find it anywhere in the supermarket. Today I was looking for it again, and I asked another shopper if she knew where I might get some. She also has not been able to find it for herself for quite some time, and thinks the silicon baking rolls have replaced the wax paper. Is this true?
I jokingly told her that I may need to buy a roll from the US for my crafting purposes, LOL. Any suggestions about where I might be able to buy some locally?
Is there an alternative to using wax paper in the intricate spellbinder dies so the die cut releases more easily from the die? I'd like to join in VSN and one of the supplies needed is wax paper also.:(
Instead of using wax paper cut a square out of a plastic grocery/shopping bag and use that as a die release. It is free, works perfect every time in all types of machines and you always have some on hand. Good Luck.
In place of wax paper try cutting a square of plastic grocery bag and use it as a die release. This is thin enough to work in any machine. Cheap enough, like free and plentiful. Always works in the most delicate designs. Good Luck.;)
You can also use used tumble drier sheets. As for the wax paper, do you have any stores that deal solely in baking goods? Or somewhere like Lakeland? Don't know if you have them over there?
It's definitely not as common as it was. I think with people moving to using baking paper, zip lock bags and 'nude' lunches it has gone out of use more. I still have a roll in my kitchen and one in my craft room but it did take me a couple of trips to the supermarket for them to have it in.
Tamara
What is a nude lunch?
I've always used wax paper to cover things in the microwave. I don't do much baking, but I think my mom used to line a brownie pan with wax paper before making brownies. That was before everything was nonstick. I think my MIL used to wrap sandwiches in it before baggies were invented. And of course, it was always great for pressing a beautiful fall leaf, or that melted crayon activity.
We need to keep buying it on a regular basis so it doesn't become obsolete!
Do your civic duty. Buy wax paper!
I've always used wax paper to cover things in the microwave. I don't do much baking, but I think my mom used to line a brownie pan with wax paper before making brownies. That was before everything was nonstick. I think my MIL used to wrap sandwiches in it before baggies were invented. And of course, it was always great for pressing a beautiful fall leaf, or that melted crayon activity.
We need to keep buying it on a regular basis so it doesn't become obsolete!
Do your civic duty. Buy wax paper!
"Nude" lunches are where you don't use any disposable packaging. Some schools mandate 'nude' lunches (no pre-packaged snacks, no zip lock bags, no wrap or packaging that's not reusable ie. lunchboxes and plastic containers only).
I haven't seen wax paper for quite a while now. There is a die cut release paper that is sold through Lincraft that might help people that are after something, unsure as to how good it is, I just saw it there. (I think there's another brand that I've seen online too).
My local Wal-Mart always has wax paper available. I love it! We wrap sandwiches in it daily for work and school lunches. When unwrapped, it makes a perfect "plate" for the sandwich and the rest of their lunches.
For craft room purposes, I use the wax bags from cereal boxes - I have already bought them so might as well use 'em!
I am in Wisconsin and our grocery stores and in the Walmart stores have wax paper.
I have also used Freezer paper with my dies . It comes on a large roll and has a plastic type coating . It is a tad heavier than wax paper but works great
A couple of times in the past year I've been wanting to buy wax paper but I can't find it anywhere in the supermarket. Today I was looking for it again, and I asked another shopper if she knew where I might get some. She also has not been able to find it for herself for quite some time, and thinks the silicon baking rolls have replaced the wax paper. Is this true?
I jokingly told her that I may need to buy a roll from the US for my crafting purposes, LOL. Any suggestions about where I might be able to buy some locally?
Is there an alternative to using wax paper in the intricate spellbinder dies so the die cut releases more easily from the die? I'd like to join in VSN and one of the supplies needed is wax paper also.:(
In stead of using wax paper try using a piece of the thin grocery store shopping bags. They are thin and very durable. Just put a piece between your paper and the die and run it through. Die comes out clean and all the little pieces get caught. Good Luck
I am in Wisconsin and our grocery stores and in the Walmart stores have wax paper.
I have also used Freezer paper with my dies . It comes on a large roll and has a plastic type coating . It is a tad heavier than wax paper but works great
You don't want thick but strong. Use a piece of thin grocery store shopping bag between your paper and the die. Make your normal sandwich and the die will just pop out. Good Luck.
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