In regards to mixing grease patties:
Just melt your vegetable shortening (solidified form)
on the stove at low heat until its liquid, meanwhile
while its melting mix the sugar and TM while its dry
to achieve a uniform mix then add the oil if its to hot
let it cool a bit it will stay liquid until it totally
cools down (several hours or overnight) you may also
add any essential oils to the liquified grease before
adding it to the sugar. I have done it this way for several
years and it IS the EASIEST.