well i also make hot wax at home!
hwoever i prefer wax from theshops it works much better!
and is much stronger
bt because it is expensive i have to make it my self :(
so i use
sugar
and then a 1/4 lemon juice in it
i tend to measure it very accuratly and put it in
put in pan boil!
and u know when it boils keep stirring and KEEP CHECKING ITS THE KEY
GET THE WAX VERY LITTLE OF IT FRM UR SPOON AND PUT ON UR WORKTOP THE KITCHEN ONE.. AND THEN test with ur finger dab ur finger on it and press like ur thumb and first finger together if it feels stiky then turn fire off and then put in a container and use.
if u cook it too much it will turn dark brown and wax doesnt work well
the colour shd be light yellow! or meidum yellow
no wher enear brown if it is u know its gone wrong
hope that helps :)