How to make lye soap homemade

I started my soap making adventure back in the early 1990s. My first batch was plain lye soap. Back then I could make a year's worth of soap for about $8.

Here's a step by step tutorial for how to make homemade soap, along with a lye soap recipe, pictures, a video tutorial and helpful tips for making homemade lye soap! This soap is a luxurious treat and it's fun and creative to make your own homemade soap! I also sell my homemade lye soap if you like my examples!

If you've ever wanted to learn how to make lye for soap the old-fashioned way with ashes, water, and a wooden barrel, we've got you covered. Check out our step-by-step guide.

Are you new to making lye soap? You probably have lots of questions, especially about that kinda-scary ingredient: LYE. No worries, friend. This piece will answer 8 of the most common questions about making lye soap for beginners, plus give you tips to help you start making soap from scratch. Ready to get your lye questions answered? Pin to save, then click over to my farm blog to get answers to the 8 common questions about making soap with lye for beginners.

Saponification is the chemical process by which the ingredients that make up the typical bar of soap come together. Find out for yourself with our easy lye soap recipe.

This is the easiest way to make soap without using lye--and it's safe to do with kids. Customize your homemade soap with any scents or colors you like!

Want to make your own natural soap but don’t know where to start? This beginner-friendly guide walks you through the basics of creating luxurious, chemical-free soap at home. Perfect for anyone looking to embrace a more sustainable, eco-friendly lifestyle. Click to learn how to craft your first batch of homemade soap.

This basic soap recipe uses coconut oil and olive oil and is made in a crockpot or slowcooker. A simple and moisturizing recipe you can make at home!

Learn how to make lye from ashes for soap-making using a lye-leaching barrel to help filter rainwater through hardwood ashes. Read more.

Learn how to make your own homemade tallow soap WITHOUT lye! This recipe is easy to follow, only requires 2 ingredients and works amazing for your skin!