Lye Soap

Directions

1. 1
   Make soap on first quarter of the moon.
2. 2
   Put 3 gallons of fat in an old black wash pot.
3. 3
   Add 1 can Red Devil lye.
4. 4
   Bring to a boil.
5. 5
   Boil unti lye eats the meat up.
6. 6
   Pour 1 gallon water in the pot.
7. 7
   Bring to a boil and boil until water boils away.
8. 8
   Dip out and pour into pan.
9. 9
   Let cool.
10. 10
    Cut out blocks of soap.