> Joe
>
>> when making homemade foundation are there any "additives" I can put in
>> the wax to reduce its brittleness ?

No, but if you are using just cappings wax, the addition of wax rendered 
from brood combs may help (assuming, of course, that you are not making 
foundation for  cut comb).

Best wishes

Peter Edwards
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