Quick Lye Soap

5 ingredients
14 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 can lye
  • 4 c. warm water
  • 1/2 c. household ammonia
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. Borax
  • 3 lb. (3 pt.) strained grease or tallow, melted (but not hot)

Directions

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    Dissolve lye
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    and
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    warm
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    water together in enamel pan. Let cool.
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    Add ammonia,
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    Borax
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    and grease.
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    Stir until thick with wooden spoon.
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    When
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    nearly cold, cut into blocks or pour into individual molds. Store
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    in
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    cardboard
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    box
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    with cloth cover for 3 or 4 days before using.

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