How much wax does a typical 2 pound round of cheese use?
A lot depends on whether you are dipping (preferred) or painting the wax on and how thick you put it on. We find that the 5 lb block is enough wax to melt and dip in but if you have a wider melting pot this may not be deep enough for dipping. We use a very heavy aluminum pot and just keep the wax in it, allowing it to cool. Then, we flip it upside down on a shelf to keep the dust out. We also recommend double dipping to make sure there are no pinholes. When applying the second coat, the wax can be at 160F to avoid melting the first coat of wax.
