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chick-chick Posted - Mar 11 2011 : 7:21:04 PM
I'm sure this question has been asked before, but I can't find the answer so I'm gonna ask again, Where do you ladies buy lye for soap making? I have found acouple of places but it seems like you have to buy ALOT at a time and I only need a little ( I don't have anybody that would want to share it with me)and I'd like to know that I'm buying from a reputable place.
Thanks and I'll keep searching for some reciepes
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Dare2BUniquelyMe Posted - Sep 14 2013 : 6:36:33 PM
I used to get Red Devil brand from my local grocery store when I was in Georgia. I haven't seen any locally, but the chemical store online should have some.

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FieldsofThyme Posted - May 14 2013 : 04:01:35 AM
I get mine at Menard's for under $5.00/each (plumbing/drain aisles).

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FARMALLChick Posted - Feb 08 2013 : 12:13:33 PM
Menards has it, if you have one close or as previously suggested, most hardware stores have it.


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Wildcrafter Posted - Feb 04 2013 : 06:53:58 AM
You can request the hardware or big box hardware stores to bring it in.

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ptroupe Posted - Feb 03 2013 : 5:35:15 PM
I just bought some Friday at an ACE Hardware store here in upstate NY.

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chick-chick Posted - Feb 02 2013 : 10:51:06 AM
I'll have to try the lye guy. Thanks

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kysheeplady Posted - Jan 20 2013 : 2:27:09 PM
get mine from the lye guy. always has great sales.
https://www.thelyeguy.com/store.php


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countrymommy85 Posted - Jan 20 2013 : 1:01:18 PM
I just bought some "Kleen- Out 100% Lye from BetterBilt CHemicals" today in a one pound container since the stuff that I normally bought is sold out and discontinued. I tried looking it up online and they don't even list the lye Kleen Out on their website. They went to some sulfuric acid stuff. I'm wondering if this stuff is old and once they sell out that is it or what. Anyone have any experience with this brand for soap making? Thanks!

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woolgirl Posted - Aug 11 2011 : 2:23:48 PM
Jealous like waaaaaay jealous Megan. Our extension office doesn't do much from what I have seen or heard. Humpf. :(

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walkinwalkoutcattle Posted - Aug 11 2011 : 1:48:36 PM
I am so excited! I'm going to the extension office tonight to take a soapmaking class! We're using lye (Cold process) and I can't WAIT to learn how to do it!

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fiddlegirl89 Posted - Aug 10 2011 : 08:00:54 AM
My mom makes soap and she orders from http://www.essentialdepot.com/. She's a careful price shopper so I think that's the cheapest she's found.

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woolgirl Posted - Aug 09 2011 : 1:01:47 PM
Thanks for that link Connie!

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naturemaiden Posted - Aug 09 2011 : 12:35:01 PM
I always use AAA: here is a direct link: http://www.aaa-chemicals.com/sodium-hydroxide.html

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sunflowercritters Posted - May 12 2011 : 2:06:31 PM
All that I have read said to stay away from lye for drains...pure lye is better for you then all the chemicals that is in the one's that clean your drains. It is better to stay more natural for your skin.
I order my lye at snowdrifts


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natesgirl Posted - May 12 2011 : 11:21:15 AM
I found mine at the hardware store. They carry 100% lye for drain cleaning.

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countrymommy85 Posted - May 11 2011 : 08:57:26 AM
I found some at Menards in the drain cleaning section of their cleaner aisle. They only sell it in 1 pound containers as far as I could tell. I also found some at Tractor Supply. I haven't tried my grocery store yet since I can get it at those places. The lye at TSC is cheaper than at Menards.

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karla Posted - May 11 2011 : 08:08:55 AM
I got my last ones at Lowe's/ The ones I got at the grocery store had an flakey additive to it that did not make good soap. Just an FYI.

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OneHippieChick Posted - May 11 2011 : 07:10:03 AM
Foodland and some Ace Hardware's carry it in the smaller quantities.

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chick-chick Posted - Mar 16 2011 : 3:20:33 PM
Thanks Ladies I'll keep looking and try your suggestions!
Liz

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vegetarian farmer Posted - Mar 16 2011 : 10:05:24 AM
I get mine at Lehmans. They charge extra to ship the sodium Hydroxide, but it the stuff for making soap. You have to make sure the lye for cleaning drains doesn't contain other ingredients. It should be 100% sodium Hydroxide. This is something you want to be 100% sure on.

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Cherime Posted - Mar 16 2011 : 10:00:55 AM
you do know that in a real pinch if you pour water through a container of wood ashes, the stuff that you drain out a hole in the bottom of the container is lye. That's a really old fashioned way of getting it. Something my Dad's grandma used to use.

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LakeOntarioFarmgirl Posted - Mar 15 2011 : 03:03:33 AM
Liz try your local grocery stores first- although ours don't carry it anymore, in some states they still do. Also, try hardware stores. Do you have True Value?
I believe that I got my last cans from either Tractor Supply or Country Max.
And, I am about to go to our local mennonite bulk food/farm market/fabric store to stock up. They just got a shipment in, and it doesn't last long.
Just keep looking locally. Sometimes some of the older, smaller mom and pop grocery stores are the easiest place to find it.

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Bonnie Ellis Posted - Mar 14 2011 : 7:28:27 PM
I get mine at the grocery store. It is used for cleaning drains. Good luck and have fun making soap. Bonnie

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windypines Posted - Mar 12 2011 : 04:26:16 AM
I have gotten it from Texas Natural Supply. Menards now carries it again, in our neck of the woods.

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