“The intention here is to provide the basic data on how to make soap from the most basic materials. There are many fancier soap recipes which make better soaps, as long as you have all the ingredients.
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Materials:
A small plastic dishpan, about 10″ x 12″Â
A glass or enamel 2-quart saucepanÂ
1 can of lye (sodium hydroxide), 12 ouncesÂ
3 pounds of lardÂ
Plastic gloves [really; use eye-protection too]Â
Water”
Learn the a couple of basic soap making techniques from Consumer Buyers Guide.Â