I'm making soap and I just want to know where you purchase LYE!!!! Thanks for your help
2007-06-06 10:02:33 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
Hi,
To find lye, first go to any chemical supply shop near your area. If you can't find it there, go to a home hardware place. If they don't have it in stock, talk to a manager, explain you need it to make soaps, and perhaps he can order a bag in for you.
*A lot of places stopped carrying it because lye is a major ingredient in making meth.
If worse comes to worse and you really can't find it, you will have to get it on line. Shipping lye comes with a huge extra shipping cost though (because lye is a dangerous chemical)...
Try this place if you have to 'on line' it:
http://www.aaa-chemicals.com/?ovmtc=content&ovadid=9223372040193842830&ovkwid=9223372067495213830
Good luck with making soap - its HIGHLY addicting =)
2007-06-07 07:54:45 · answer #1 · answered by thesoapgoatsoapshop 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Where To Buy Lye
2016-10-01 03:52:09 · answer #2 · answered by guyden 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lye is a caustic solution which is made from ashes and is used for glass, soap making, and certain food preparations and may refer to:
Soda lye, known as sodium hydroxide
Potash lye, a less common name for potassium hydroxide
Chamber lye, urine
You should be able to get it at a craft store that carries soap-making supplies, but if you really want to make soap, I highly suggest making glycerin soap, far less nasty to work with!
2007-06-06 10:43:07 · answer #3 · answered by ndtaya 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You might be able to get Lye at a hardware store.
2007-06-06 10:13:29 · answer #4 · answered by idaho_native57 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lowe's. Look for Roebic, 2lb crystals. Sold as a drain opener in the plumbing department. $15.08 for the 2lb container. 100% sodium hydroxide, tiny beads.
2013-09-23 15:22:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://candleandsoap.about.com/od/coldprocesssoapmaking/a/lyesources.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lye
http://candleandsoap.about.com/od/coldprocesssoapmaking/a/lyesources.htmhttp://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-lye.htm
2007-06-06 10:14:47 · answer #6 · answered by Bonnie B 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can find several suppliers to choose from on the soap making homepage. I have provided a link for you:
2007-06-06 10:13:31 · answer #7 · answered by Yarnlady_needsyarn 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you might have to start looking, you used to get it anywhere, try a small local hardware, or an oldfashioned pharmacy,
2007-06-06 19:57:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋