Lye soap

Saponification is the chemical process by which the ingredients that make up the typical bar of soap come together. And you can find out for yourself with our easy recipe for lye soap.

I started my soap making adventure back in the early 1990s. My first batch was plain lye soap. Back then I could make a year's worth of soap for about $8.

Learn how to make homemade soap in simple steps. Natural cold process soap for handmade soap with natural coloring, herbal soap, shampoo bars, essential oil

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Make your own soap - easy and fantastic! This basic cold process soap is a good starting point. Learn soap-making basics with this tutorial

The day has finally arrived, to share this tallow soap recipe, my friends. It's amazing all the things you can do with a big blob of beef fat!

If you've ever wanted to learn how to make lye for soap the old-fashioned way with ashes, water, and a wooden barrel, we've got you covered. Check out our step-by-step guide.

Ready to get started making soap with lye? Before you make your first batch, here are 7 must-know safety rules for making soap with lye. This article is part 2 of the Farm Girl's Making Soap with Lye Safety Series. I put off making soap with lye for nearly three years because... I was terrified

One of the questions that I get asked most often is, "How do I make my soap harder?" Here are a few ideas to get you started. It really takes experimenting to find what works best for your recipe.

This is the easiest way to make soap without using lye--and it's safe to do with kids. Customize your homemade soap with any scents or colors you like!