This morning I added another roll of #0000 steel wool and let it sit for a couple of hours. It did the trick, no heat and it hadn't eaten more than a quarter of the wool.
It also turned black, which is a good sign. Now, to filter out the remaining wool and as much sediment as I can. Several layers of cheesecloth, another vessel, a funnel for the second filtration, and, of course, gloves. This won't burn you, but it will turn you dark orange for a week or so.
I poured the jar contents through four layers of cloth into the bas