CatlinPM Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 I've called around to a couple of places here in arizona (the phoenix area) and so far haven't found anybody who sells lye in amounts smaller than 50lbs. Does anybody know where I can buy lye here in smaller amounts? I'm going to keep looking but I thought it wouldn't hurt to ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire and Ice Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Try you local Lowe's. It will be in the plumbing section. It will be on the top shelf in a white plastic 2# bottle. The brand name begins with an "R" and it will say "Pure Lye" on the label. Welcome to the soap section of the boards! It's where I found and bought my lye. Fire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnt Mill Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 wish I could buy lye in any amountseems it is illegal for people in CA (or at the least los angeles) to sell itso I can't get it anywhere except mail orderif you have to mail order some bittercreek.com has it in 2lb cansthat is where I get mine(almost time for me to order again) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Di_in_AZ Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Snowdrift Farms in Tucson has it. Don't know if you pop down (2 hours) or have it shipped from there. Other than that, Lowes has it. I also have one place I can check, will pm you if I find it in Phoenix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scent Cellar Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Lye at Lowes or any retail store is way too expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8-GRAN-ONES Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Have you looked in the yellow pages under chemicals?I did that a just started calling to see if they sell it..I found some that I can buy..it is not to far from where I live.Just an idea...hope you can find it...that 2lb. cans is expensive... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatlinPM Posted November 21, 2007 Author Share Posted November 21, 2007 Ok, I went and bought some at Lowe's just because I really really want to make soap and I don't want to wait for shipping right now. It was $7.60 per 2lb bottle, (ok actually my mom bought it because she works at Lowe's and gets a discount ). I knew about Snowdrift Farm but was trying not to have to pay shipping. The other places I called which were all chemical companies in the yellow pages all either had to have the lye shipped to them after I ordered (which I would have to pay for) or I would have to buy 50 lbs of it. Oh, well, at least I have my lye! Thank you all for your responses!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo Ann Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 it runs about 3 bucks a pound at my brother's store. its the only place in the area to get it. turns out meth is not as big in this area as I thought, gee, turns out its more heroin. LA is a huge meth area. my estranged d-i-l lives there and keeps drying out. hoping someday she will stayed dried out. i miss her old self. oh well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeana Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Ok, I went and bought some at Lowe's just because I really really want to make soap and I don't want to wait for shipping right now. It was $7.60 per 2lb bottle, (ok actually my mom bought it because she works at Lowe's and gets a discount ). I knew about Snowdrift Farm but was trying not to have to pay shipping. The other places I called which were all chemical companies in the yellow pages all either had to have the lye shipped to them after I ordered (which I would have to pay for) or I would have to buy 50 lbs of it. Oh, well, at least I have my lye! Thank you all for your responses!!I thought 50lbs would be this enormous bag of lye. It is really only about the size of a bag of cat litter. You should consider buying it in bulk. It's much cheaper. I even like the lye I bought from the chemical company better. I feel like it doesn't smell as strong when mixing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire and Ice Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 When I actually get rolling in the soap making, and have several molds to work with, I will buy lye in bulk. (50lbs) What is the best way for storing that much lye. I don't have a garage. Right now I have threee two pound jars stored in a Rubbermade tote in my basement, which is where I'll be making my soap. Fire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8-GRAN-ONES Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 How do you store that much lye, and keep it from the dampness..It seems to gather water in the air... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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