I always shake beads everytime I walk by, didn't put in oven to dry. Mixed the same as all others... I did get them to seperated using a butter knife. They stay seperated, but getting broke up is a B*&%$. Love this FO also. Ordered this one from wholesalesuppliesplus. Wonder if the same will happen in wax (J/K:laugh2: ) I have 16 oz of it.