cheri Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 I'm new here, but just wanted to throw this question out: Does anyone out there actually make their own lye? I was reading the "lye suppliers list" thread and I know some of you have problems getting your lye shipped...have to order something else, can only order so much, blah, blah, blah. OR is making it a much bigger pain than trying to buy it somewhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 I'd never make my own. Never.I buy it online. The last time I bought it there were no questions asked. I'd gladly give a little extra info to a supplier so I could buy online, if it makes it harder for the meth makers to get lye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinInOR Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 The only lye you can really make at home is potassium hydroxide, and that's a pain in the .... Actually, that's a misnomer, since KOH isn't "lye", it's caustic potash Plus, that's not the one you need for hard soap.I don't think making caustic soda is within the means of homecrafting... if it were, all the meth guys would be doing it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 I don't think making caustic soda is within the means of homecrafting... if it were, all the meth guys would be doing it LOL, I was kinda thinkin'... that's some shaky territory there. :tiptoe: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca_IA Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/paul_norman_3/soapmake.htmYou'll probably find this link interesting (enough to read, not do it for real).I have another link about making lye, using lime and something else, but I can't find it and don't have time to google it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindym Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 Just my 2 cents but I would not even consider this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlc26 Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 When I was having trouble finding it..I considered it. After some research..decided NO WAY!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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