ladysj Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 After many months and months of reading and studying and seeing the beautiful creations I'm ready to make my first soap. I would like to know the best and least expensive place to get my lye and oils from. I'm so excited I can't wait. :whoohoo: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 locally, if you can get 'em somewhere. They say there's lye at Lowe's I think it was (I got mine through a private coop.) Some of the oils, or most, can be found at Wal-Mart or a good grocery store. Otherwise, there are coops going on in the classys. Check 'em out and see if you like the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysj Posted July 27, 2006 Author Share Posted July 27, 2006 Thanks Scented I'll also check out the coop'sI don't have a Lowe's any where near me. I wonder if Home Depot carries the lye? I have found the coconut oil at Wild Oats so that would save me on the shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hibiscus Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 ace hardware carries a lye and I think it's called roto 100% lye crystal drain opener. I've never found lye at home depot. I got my lye from mcgregor mountain soapworks www.mcgregormountainsoapworks.com and it was very reasonable compared to lowes and ace harware and that was with shipping. It took maybe 3-4 days to get it. hth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 You can get a lot of good oils just at your grocery stores and health food stores. My grocery store (ShopRite) has soy, shortening (Crisco), lard, sunflower, canola.... plenty to get you going. Whole Foods has castor oil, palm oil (solid, in a tub, Spectrum brand) and some others. You can also get tiny bottles of castor at drug stores (you generally don't need much so it's enough to get a batch or two done). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysj Posted July 27, 2006 Author Share Posted July 27, 2006 Thanks everyone I do have an ace hardware right up the street. That will work until I can get my lye ordered and here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeriM Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 my Ace Hardware still carries lye.. I bought about 10 bottles last time and they still have more... from what I understand you can get a lot of oils from Super Walmart also - I think someone has said they carry coconut oil... I have a health food store that carries shea & mango butter - it's a lot more expensive than ordering.. but I bought a little when I first started.. didn't know if I was going to stick with it so I didn't want to order a lot...you are going to be so addicted.. !have fun !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysj Posted July 27, 2006 Author Share Posted July 27, 2006 I know I'm so excited I got butterflies in my stomach. Now is this crazy or what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 It sounds exactly like what I went through - and still do! I would rather make soap than sleep. And my BF really misses me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Look for the veggie oil in your supermarket or Wal-Mart -- that's soy oil. Just look on the labels And you can use lard or crisco. Just need to find some of that lye and you'd be pretty much set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skg Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 Do It Best Hardware stores also carry lye - my local has a policy of only stocking one at a time on the shelf - but they let me order a case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kymber Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 I buy all my lye at Ace Hardware...it is like $3.50 for a 16oz jar. I wish I could find some of the PKO, Palm and Apricot, Almond and avocado oils locally. Wally carries the coconut, safflower and I get my Olive at a resturant supply. Oh and wally has castor in 4oz bottles too. The mango, cocoa and shea I just ordered off a coop and can't wait till it gets here so I can play with it. Making soap is very addicting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1_AJ Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 I have a basic soap recipe that uses common grocery store oils posted in the recipe section.Good luck and happy soaping! It's an awesomely fun hobby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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