Loulougirl Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Newbie question time. lol I'm pretty sure this has been covered, but I've been searching for the answer and haven't come up with anything yet. I want to try cp, and I've been gathering together supplies, I have plenty of oils already. I found lye at a hardware store. This is what it says on the jar..Crystals of Household 100% LyeDanger causes severe burns, contains Sodium HydroxideIs this the right stuff?? TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorrie Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Yup:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loulougirl Posted August 19, 2009 Author Share Posted August 19, 2009 Whew!! Thanks Lorrie! I was all pumped to get started, and then got a bit panicky that I was about to do something that might just blow up in my face! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorrie Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 No problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara AL Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Yes it is very Caustic always when mixing make sure you pour the lye in the water and not the water in the lye.I also use the Rubbermaid Gallon containers from Walmart or the Sterilite.There are several sites to read about soaping like Miller Soaps website.Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loulougirl Posted August 19, 2009 Author Share Posted August 19, 2009 Thanks Barbara! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorrie Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Another thing make sure you have all your supplies together before you start and wear the proper protective equipment. Just take your time and don't rush it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loulougirl Posted August 20, 2009 Author Share Posted August 20, 2009 Thank you ladies!Well I did it! I blocked off a few hours, got everything ready and measured out carefully.. took my time lining my shoebox, LOL and it all went great!I peeked once since I wrapped it up good, and it looks like it's coming along nicely. I'm so darn excited right now! lolI'm so thrilled I can't wait to unmold it now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billie Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 LOL I remember how excited I was the first time. I still get excited with every batch. Good Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loulougirl Posted August 20, 2009 Author Share Posted August 20, 2009 Thanks Billie! Now I just have to unmold it sometime today, making me nervous just thinking about it! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohwhataday03 Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 And the next thing you know, you don't have any places to cure your soaps . That' my biggest problem right now. I need to buy more containers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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