Freezer paper – also known as grease proof paper in some countries – is a waxy paper that is smooth on one side. It is designed primarily to be used to wrap food that will be placed in your freezer for extended storage.
To the eye freezer paper looks a lot like butchers paper. However, when you touch it you will soon realize that one side of it is coated with a plasticy-waxy type substance.
What many people may not realize is that Freezer Paper can be used for a wide variety of different things. It is useful for more than just wrapping food to place in your freezer baskets; there are many different arts and crafts projects that also rely extensively on this product.
Some people use freezer paper to make custom shirts. It can be used to create a stencil pattern on fabric. So if you buy a plain t-shirt you are able to customize it to create a great gift for a friend or loved one.
Quilters also make extensive use of freezer paper in their hobby. It is amazing what you can do with an iron, some fabric and freezer paper – it is truly a versatile product.
While Reynolds freezer paper is probably the most well-known brand, there are others available. Some firms even make so called ‘freezer paper’ that is actually marketed directly to quilters and other arts and crafts hobbyists.