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  1. Thread: Who Sells Lye?

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    It depends where you're at. Around here only...

    It depends where you're at. Around here only healthfood stores carry coconut oil.
  2. Thread: Who Sells Lye?

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    OOh I never knew that. I'm going to have to read...

    OOh I never knew that. I'm going to have to read up on superfatting then. Thanks
  3. Thread: Who Sells Lye?

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    Sue, Those are great resources. Keep in mind...

    Sue,

    Those are great resources. Keep in mind though, he's making soaps for shaving. I've found that very few soap recipes I've tried are good for shaving.

    Where do you get your superfatted...
  4. Thread: Who Sells Lye?

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    Fishing string will work depending on how hard...

    Fishing string will work depending on how hard your soap is. guitar string works well also. cutting soap is harder than cutting cheese though. I used to make my own cheeses before deciding to try...
  5. Thread: Who Sells Lye?

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    most mom&pop healthfood stores will sell coconut...

    most mom&pop healthfood stores will sell coconut oil.

    If you're just experimenting with a small batch then just buy the 16 oz jar. Most recipes that only yield 1 to 5 lbs of soap typically...
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    Hey if sodium hydroxide or hydrocloric acid won't...

    Hey if sodium hydroxide or hydrocloric acid won't clean it then I just pull out the rooter and pray my blades are sufficient :p.
  7. Thread: Who Sells Lye?

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    Red devil used to be the best option for basic...

    Red devil used to be the best option for basic soap making. Here's a fail proof and cheap alternative to trying to find lye commercially:

    HOW TO MAKE LYE

    IT's much more authentic also.

    Do...
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