Regina Filange Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Is this the same Lye we need to make our own soap?Aren't there any store chains that carry lye? I want to make my first batch of HP soap and don't want to pay the shipping for lye to purchase online. Besides.. I'm anxious and don't want to wait.I called hardware store and they said they had lye drain cleaner, but I wasn't sure if that was the same or not? It sure sounds harsh! It's hard to believe we use this to make something we are about to rub all over ourselves!Does anyone know if this is the same, or a store chain that carries it? I only need a small amount to make ONE batch of soap for starters.Can anyone help?TIA~RF~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaybee23 Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Here ya go....http://www.candletech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4247p.s. don't use the draincleaner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EMercier Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 I would check out that thread, also, Red Devil is what you need. Also, Lowes sells a brand I think it's Robetic or something like that. I found both of these at Lowes. Home Depot does not sell it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regina Filange Posted February 28, 2006 Author Share Posted February 28, 2006 Here ya go....http://www.candletech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4247p.s. don't use the draincleaner Yes, I saw that thread, but those are all online suppliers. I'm looking for local places. I do have a Lowes nearby.Thanks anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlc26 Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Becareful what you buy. make sure that it says 100% sodium hydroxide. Some of the drain cleaner thingys have metal shavings in them and you do not want that in your soap.I got mine from my chemical supplier that we go through for work. He had to special order it for me. You might also check at a farming or landscaping supply store Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Red Devil doesn't make 100% lye anymore, just the drain cleaner and as stated you can't use that in soap!! My grocery store put all the Red Devil lye they had left on sale for $1.00 a can.......I cleaned the shelf and had to explain I make soap, not meth LOL!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regina Filange Posted February 28, 2006 Author Share Posted February 28, 2006 Thanks everyone.I found it at Lowe's! Cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butterfly Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 Red Devil doesn't make 100% lye anymore, just the drain cleaner and as stated you can't use that in soap!! My grocery store put all the Red Devil lye they had left on sale for $1.00 a can.......I cleaned the shelf and had to explain I make soap, not meth LOL!!!Living in a small town w/ always having to be aware because of DH being Pres. of county FD. Babysit /best friends with way too many cops,deputies,troopers, I have to find this hilarious. I can imagine getting questioned for buying the same products!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwahlton Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 It sure sounds harsh! It's hard to believe we use this to make something we are about to rub all over ourselves!~RF~Just remember that when we rub it all over ourselves there isn't any "lye" left! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regina Filange Posted March 4, 2006 Author Share Posted March 4, 2006 That's true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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