lillybella
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I mixed my lye and it appeared to dissolve as I stirred it - temp = 203 degrees.
The lye was 4 years old in an unopened container & plastic bagged stored in a cupboard in my garage.
When I went back to check the temp again about 3 to 4 tiny beads had formed. I mushed them with my spoon and stirred again; then I had flakes that would not dissolve. By this time the temp was 80 degrees.
I had already mixed my oils, butters, fragrance and additives.
Not sure how to proceed, I froze all the oils and ordered new lye!
What do I do with my frozen mixture when my new lye arrives or if my old lye heated to 203 degrees should I try using it again and add to my frozen mixture or do I un-thaw it first?
Can I strain my lye? What would I use to strain lye? a strainer?
BOY! Do I feel stupid!!!!
The lye was 4 years old in an unopened container & plastic bagged stored in a cupboard in my garage.
When I went back to check the temp again about 3 to 4 tiny beads had formed. I mushed them with my spoon and stirred again; then I had flakes that would not dissolve. By this time the temp was 80 degrees.
I had already mixed my oils, butters, fragrance and additives.
Not sure how to proceed, I froze all the oils and ordered new lye!
What do I do with my frozen mixture when my new lye arrives or if my old lye heated to 203 degrees should I try using it again and add to my frozen mixture or do I un-thaw it first?
Can I strain my lye? What would I use to strain lye? a strainer?
BOY! Do I feel stupid!!!!