What is Waxed paper?
[[File:Waxedpaper.jpg|thumb|200px|Waxed paper]] '''Waxed paper''' (or [[:wikt:wax|wax]] [[paper]]) is a type of paper which has been coated on both sides with wax. This gives it a [[translucent]] look. It is used for wrapping [[food]] because [[Vegetable oil|grease]], [[oil]], and [[water]] cannot pass through it. It is also used to line food [[container]]s because many kinds of food which would stick to [[wikt:normal|normal]] paper will not stick to wax paper. Many kinds of dry foods were once stored in wax paper because of its [[resistance]] to water. Wax paper has been replaced by [[plastic]] wrap for most purposes. ==Uses== [[Razor|Safety razor blades]] are traditionally wrapped in wax paper to make holding them less dangerous.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Waxed paper – Transport Informations Service|url=https://www.tis-gdv.de/tis_e/ware/papier/wachs/wachs.htm/|access-date=2020-09-09|website=www.tis-gdv.de}}</ref> Wax paper can also be used to make paper boats that can be used for a long time without getting wet because of its high [[resistance]] to [[water]]. Wax paper is also used to stick pieces of [[Pattern (sewing)|pattern]] to [[fabric]] while cutting it. In [[photography]], wax paper can be used as a [[light diffuser]]. Wax paper is commonly used in cooking and wrapping sticky foods, because the waxy surface is cling-resistant. It is also used in [[arts]] and [[Craft|crafts]]. ==References== {{reflist}} [[Category:Kitchenware]] {{stub}}