Bees wax for cheese?

[jwbee]

I just started making cheese , I was hoping to use my bees wax to coat it , rather than buying cheese wax.

There's really no problem with it , it is just a little hard and cracks easier , does anyone have any way of adding something that would make the beeswax a little more pliable?

I read from someone on another site that you could add coconut oil , anyone ever tried this?

Any input would be appreciated.

Cheers!

[Jeanette]

No experience here but a few links that you might find useful.

This is a recipe for cheese wax (made from bees wax) that uses a small amount of vegetable shortening.
http://www.beeswaxfrombeekeepers.com...axrecipes.html

One amateur cheesemaker said that they used mineral oil to keep the beeswax a little softer, but they were not very happy with it.
http://cheeseforum.org/forum/index.php?topic=1879.0

This person recommends a 50:50 mix of paraffin and bees wax:
http://www.rickandlynne.com/rick/go/...viewthread/261

Some people use straight bees wax (no additives) and are happy with the result:
http://essentialstuff.org/index.php/...ing-the-round/
http://www.dairygoatjournal.com/issu..._Sullivan.html

[jwbee]

Thanks for the links.

I coated one yesterday with just plain ole beeswax , it seems OK.

I may try adding some coconut oil , or veg shortening on the next one.