I also have made my first two batches and I have come out with two totally differ colors . One is a gorgeous golden almost glowing yellow and the other is a, still a nice amber color. I used f***kits, made them one day apart and the only thing I did differ is one I used hot water in pot to dissolve pellets and one I used the microwave for 45 seconds worked rather quick but discolored the solution. Is it now bunk or still can be used.