[chemnc]

I could do either , although o/w would be preferable.

[chemnc]

I haven’t yet. I just checked the specs from Clariant. 

[chemnc]

You can buy something that looks like (2) for under $10 and it’s driven by a standard drill.

[chemnc]

So bite the bullet. Thank you all.

[chemnc]

You may try one of the waxes like rice bran that forms a gel with oils. Also, cetyl esters may help.