I agree Hobby Lobby is not a desireable wax. However, I have used it in a pinch with Vybar 103 (bought in 5 pound bags) at 2 tablespoons per pound. Hobby lobby is basicaly straight wax with no additives. It is cheap and if you can pick it up locally, is a good place to start. You will need to look around for your additives and buy in bulk rather than pay $5 for 4 ounces. Hobby Lobby is a good place to start until you narrow down your issues with learning. Then you will want to go to a higher quality wax. I have 10 blocks on my garage floor that I won't use but I will find a use for it somewhere, even if it is to ... well I dunno yet but I will.