Hi Joe > when making homemade foundation are there any "additives" I can put in > the wax to reduce its brittleness ? I can't recommend any additives, but you should examine your production method. You need to do the production work in a very high ambient temperature and ensure that you store the finished wax above 4 degrees C at all times, the slightest freezing will cause embrittlement. The other alternative is to invest in a two stage roller mill. It is possible to anneal sheets that have already become brittle, using hot air or a honey warming cabinet to raise the temperature to the point where the foundation becomes suddenly more transparent. Regards & Best 73s, Dave Cushman, G8MZY http://website.lineone.net/~dave.cushman or http://www.dave-cushman.net Short FallBack M/c, Build 6.02/3.1 (stable) -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/bee-l for rules, FAQ and other info ---