Link is correct 8C or 2L
I'm sorry, I don't know because I've never done that and can't recall anyone who uses that method. I use the microwave on HIGH to melt FAs (*Fatty Acids).
Weird. I just checked and the link works for me. Hmmm
Try copy & paste the text into Google to see if that takes you to it.Nope. Not Pyrex. Amazon Brand. Pyrex used to make borosilicate measuring cups but no longer does.
I do that all the time to render and clean my fats in a heavy-bottomed stainless steel pot.
Yes of course, I do too. But I meant with this glass one. My thoughts would be to avoid that with glass but I wondered if others knew differently.
Sorry, you mentioned a “glass cooktop” so that’s what I thought you were asking about.
I like that size too! If I had a glass cooktop, based on this discussion, I would first check with the manufacturer and then set the dial to 160°F and try warming the FAs in that. But that's just me -- more wishful thinking than brains sometimes.
Hi! I personally think it’s best to heat your oils & butters in a water bath, indirectly. I use a single Induction Cooktop that only works with Stainless Steel. It does not recognize Glass or Aluminum. If you use a stainless steel pot and add water then insert your Pyrex Cup and heat to melt. Just my thoughts. Hope it helps. Blessings!I'm sorry, I don't know because I've never done that and can't recall anyone who uses that method. I use the microwave on HIGH to melt FAs (*Fatty Acids).
Weird. I just checked and the link works for me. Hmmm
Nope. Not Pyrex. Amazon Brand. Pyrex used to make borosilicate measuring cups but no longer does.
I'm curious as to why you believe this (and I mean that respectfully so please hear it that way).
I don’t use a Microwave for anything. It’s my preference. I did for M&P but found a water bath works best because it keeps it from solidifying while using. I was taught that it prevents overheating and insulates, as in Professional Oil Wax Melters. They use a Water Jacket. Since the question was about melting your oils using a glass Pyrex Cup, I chimed in. Soap making is an Art that is made in as many different ways as there are Artist. Everyone has their own way of doing things. I never meant to insinuate that “My Way” is “The Way” and must be adhered. That is why I started my statement by saying, “I Personally”. Blessings!I'm curious as to why you believe this (and I mean that respectfully so please hear it that way).
Many of us melt our oils in a pot on low heat, with no issues. I used to use a water bath (aka double-boiler, aka bain marie) but there are no differences in soap made one way as opposed to the other.
I could see that there might be differences for more delicate ingredients going into a lotion. But for ingredients that will be exposed to the exothermic reaction and caustic nature of the lye solution, I don't see how a water bath is necessary to preserve any oil qualities as they are going to be changed through saponification anyway.
No worries, I didn’t take it at all that you were saying your way was the only way. I do understand that some folks don’t like microwaves, and why they feel that way.
