I had gone into it a bit apprehensive this morning, but waxing my 2-pound cheddar wheel proved to be the easiest part of the cheese-making process. After melting the wax in a make-shift double boiler, it was no difficult task to paint on a few coats, using a boars-hair bristle brush that I picked up at the cooking store. Now it's into the fridge for at least a month to let the aging process ripen its flavor to the point of perfect deliciousness. By late spring, there will be cheese!