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TamiXWP
New Caney, TX
February 08, 2007
10:24 AM Post #3169181
| I'm wanting to try making some soap but I want to use my own base and make it from scratch. Where can I buy the lye?
Tami |
defoecat
Pleasureville, KY
(Zone 6a)
February 08, 2007
10:46 PM Post #3171007
| Have you googled soap making supplies? |
TamiXWP
New Caney, TX
February 12, 2007
10:22 AM Post #3181085
| Yes I have Googled it but would like to know if there is someplace close I can get it without ordering it through the mail. Tami
This message was edited Mar 26, 2007 11:29 PM |
DianeinFL
Wimauma, FL
(Zone 9b)
February 15, 2007
02:22 PM Post #3192413
| I tried WalMart and Home Depot with no luck... then went to a local Ace Hardware - there it was... right on the shelf.
Are you sure your friend puts lye down in the stalls? Lye is VERY dangerous. You must observe strict safety precautions when using it. I have heard of lime being used to neutralize urine, and ground limestone isn't dangerous (hydrated lime can be) Maybe just a misunderstanding between lime and lye?
Diane |
kathy_ann
Judsonia, AR
(Zone 7b)
February 19, 2007
11:15 AM Post #3204812
| Best place to start is to look locally at chemical supply places. I got in the yellow pages under chemical supply. You'd be surprised who sells sodium hydroxide, and which business's buy it all the time.
I paid 43.00 for 50 pounds, and was paying 20 for 2 pounds through http://www.snowdriftfarms.com it's hard to find on the internet,without having to pay the hazmat fee, through snowdriftfarms you can buy 2 pounds at a time without paying the expensive hazmat fee. I split my lye with a friend down the road who I taught to make soap. It was such a tremendous expense buying it on line. but for one whos only making a little at a time, go to snowdriftfarms , and buy the 2 pounds of it.
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TamiXWP
New Caney, TX
February 23, 2007
06:14 PM Post #3218499
| Diane, I'll try Ace Hardware. I did find some at Lowe's.
Kathy Ann, I'm with not buying iy online as well. I figure if its that high its not really worth it.
Thanks Y'all
Tami |
Skittles2u
Calimesa, CA
(Zone 9a)
February 28, 2007
02:49 PM Post #3234829
| Is Shoreacres TX near you? There is a chemical company there that sells lye. |
TamiXWP
New Caney, TX
February 28, 2007
06:47 PM Post #3235658
| Skittles2u,
Thanks, I went that way when our son bought his first pool table. Its good to know.
Tami |
SoaperDave
La Mesa, CA
March 01, 2007
02:55 PM Post #3238031
| I recommend getting lye from http://www.Certified-Lye.com They sell lye in small quantities--as little as 20 ounces. That should be enough for you to make about 10 pounds of soap, which will be about 40 regular bars of soap. I think their 20-oz jars are less than $4 and they have the best shipping. They ship by air, so it's very fast, but costs less than $10. Good luck with your soap! |
muleyaz
Scottsdale, AZ
March 03, 2007
10:22 PM Post #3245835
| We don't use LYE in horse stalls.
We use Lime.
Not even close to the same thing..
Lye would be a very dangerous substance to put down where animals are standing, laying down, and breathing.
I buy my lye on Ebay. The last time I bought 5 pounds and it was very reasonable.
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Trish
Jacksonville, TX
(Zone 8b)
 March 16, 2007
03:22 PM Post #3289226
| Tami- I have no idea where New Caney is, but do you happen to have a Brookshire Brothers? It is a chain on the East TX side. If you have one, they have lye there- for a steal too! I paid something like $1.50 for 16 oz of it!!! I was thrilled :)
SoaperDave- are you the same SoaperDave on other forums? Either way- welcome to our little neck of the woods :) |
TamiXWP
New Caney, TX
March 26, 2007
08:32 PM Post #3324371
| Trish,
We have a Brookshire bros right here in New Caney. I'll try there this week. Thanks so much for the lead. I still need to check Ace Hardware as well. Our Son is getting married next month and things have been crazy. I hope to make my soap mold this week and get some made.
Tami |
MzzPool
Pass Christian, MS
(Zone 8b)
May 04, 2007
09:14 AM Post #3462460
| I purchased 2 pounds from Bitter Creek. I felt they were really reasonable and hassle free.
[HYPERLINK@candleandsoap.about.com]
Megin |
weeding
Peachtree City, GA
(Zone 7b)
May 30, 2007
07:19 PM Post #3554570
| This page listed on-line vendors
http://candleandsoap.about.com/od/coldprocesssoapmaking/a/ly...
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TamiXWP
New Caney, TX
June 01, 2007
01:13 PM Post #3561956
| I found my Lye here localy after Trish mentioned it. Cheep and right here in town. I still need to make my first batch of soap. I think I'll make my husband help and we will do it outside on the Camp stove. Thanks everybody for your help.
Tami |
desertsal
Reading, PA
March 03, 2009
03:30 PM Post #6216755
| Hi there. I had trouble finding lye. I tried Lowe's, for Roebic, and many other retailers, as I wanted to save shipping costs if I could. Finally, Sear's Hardware advised me to call a "farm store." I called a local farm & agriculture store, and was able to purchase Rooto household drain opener. The label says 100% lye. I am waiting on the MSDS from Rooto to confirm this. But...try a farm/ag store! |
ZipDude
Collierville, TN
March 12, 2009
09:36 PM Post #6258924
| I bought some here:
http://www.dudadiesel.com/biodiesel_chemicals.php |
denimangle
Oakwood (Butler,TX), TX
(Zone 8b)
March 13, 2009
09:32 AM Post #6260677
| Thanks to all the East Texas folks for posting where they are finding Lye.
I'm just a little West of Palestine so kind of in between New Caney, TX & Jacksonville, TX.
Just reading a lot about making soap haven't tried it yet ...
But will be growing Loofas this year and want to make loofa soap.
Cheryl
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KatG
Port Charlotte, FL
(Zone 10a)
March 14, 2009
04:29 PM Post #6266719
| I've been buying mine here - shipping was only $10 for 8lbs.
http://www.aaa-chemicals.com/10-pounds-food-grade-sodium-hyd... |
KatG
Port Charlotte, FL
(Zone 10a)
March 25, 2009
01:28 AM Post #6316123
| I just got this offer by email if anyone is interested:
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denimangle
Oakwood (Butler,TX), TX
(Zone 8b)
March 27, 2009
03:31 PM Post #6328155
| Thanks for the link .. I had no idea there was a place in Texas so close.
another reason to go to the big city
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