Lye Soap

Directions

1. 1
   Make soap outside using an iron pot or enamel kettle.
2. 2
   Put water in kettle and carefully add the lye.
3. 3
   Avoid breathing the fumes.
4. 4
   Pour grease slowly into the lye water, stirring all the time with a wooden paddle or a wooden spoon.
5. 5
   Stir until the mixture thickens.
6. 6
   Let cool overnight and cut into bars.
7. 7
   Store in a dry place.