Glycerin Method Question...

[Stinkydancer]

How do you get the KOH dissolved? I have been heating and stirring for a half an hour, it seems like it should dissolve faster. What am I doing wrong?
Thanks in advance!

 

[Second Impression]

I would guess your glycerin isn't hot enough, it has to be 200± degrees for the lye to dissolve. Even then it's still a pain!

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[Stinkydancer]

I would guess your glycerin isn't hot enough, it has to be 200± degrees for the lye to dissolve. Even then it's still a pain!

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I bet that's it- thanks so much! I'll try again. LOL

 

[Stinkydancer]

I give it was too hot...I have to add a little at a time maybe! I'm not giving up though.

 

[Bubbles Galore]

I've only made one batch but I heated the glycerine first and then I added the KOH. It dissolved quickly. Must have been quite hot because later I melted my best stick blender. :?