Check the label the next time you go to the supermarket. You won't have the type of equipment at home that is needed to reproduce American cheese. To get started, you'll need to consider what kind of culture or starter to use. Rennet coagulates the milk. Cheese wax is a must for colby, cheddar and parmesan.
Cheese wax is reusable.
It can be washed in warm water, dried and melted again and again. It's an investment in your home cheesemaking. Get some good recipes, and you should be on your way to making your own dairy products. Cultures, wax and rennet can be purchased from any good cheesemaking supply company. Some basic information 1.