Is freezer paper the same as wax paper?

Question

We are trying to do a project from the 'Family Fun' magazine and it says that we need freezer paper. . .no one seems to know what freezer paper is.

here is the link;

http://jas.familyfun.go.com/crafts?page=CraftDisplay&craftid=12004

Answer 1

no, they are not the same.  freezer paper is sold in any grocery story, near the wax paper and aluminum foil.

Answer 2

Freezer paper is a white, coated paper similar to brown butcher paper used to wrap meats for freezing.  As indicated it is usually found in the foil and plastic wrap area in your market in rolls  in containers that look much like foil boxes.  They are more like parchment paper than waxed paper, although for the project you MAY (I stress the may) also be able to use waxed paper.  What are you making?

Editing here:  No, don't use waxed paper for this one, unless you want to layer colors, then iron the wax paper over the sections you want that color to show through.  Because freezer paper has a plastic on the shiny side it will peel off the fabric.  DO NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP ON THIS ONE!!!!!!

Answer 3

Wax paper doesn't stick to clothing like freezer paper. I've done this project before. The wax paper idea isn't so great. You can use masking tape to hold it down though. Just make sure you make the cut out larger so you will leave a consistent line for the tape to lay down on the fabric.

You can actually just make your shapes out of the tape and then tape the paper around it to keep the paint from running onto the cloth.

Hope this helps.

Answer 4

The first time I asked about freezer paper I got a blank stare...not "every store" carries it...but I know for sure that it is at Wal Mart it's Reynold's brand and It's on the very, very bottom shelf in all 3 Wal-Marts in my area! have fun! By the way....it can be used for TONS of things!!!