freezer paper is a fairly heavy, white paper with a plastic coating originally wax on one side. Similar to butcher paper, its original purpose was for the wrapping of meat for the freezer. It is great for finger painting or making sewing and quilting patterns. Freezer paper can be ironed onto fabric and then easily removed, and, when removed it leaves no residue. It can also be used to stabilize fabric that is to be written upon.freezer paper's original purpose was for the wrapping of meat for the freezer. When ironed it clings to fabric. When removed it leaves no residue. It is used by quilters for many things, among its uses are one time appliqué patterns, or as templates. It can also be used to stabilize fabric that is to be written upon.wax paper is waxy on both sides and freezer paper is waxy on one side