How to Make Soap
Making basic soap is a fun and unique process. The soap can be used for the family and can make great gifts for people. The process will take about two days to allow the ingredients to cool and harden. Care must be taken because some of the ingredients can cause severe burns. This article will instruct you on how to make soap.
How to Make Soap
You will need a 10 inch by 12 inch plastic pan, a glass or enamel 2 quart saucepan, 1 can of lye that is 12 ounces, 3 pounds of lard, plastic gloves, an apron, goggles, and 3 cups of water.
Allow the 3 cups of water to sit in the refrigerator overnight. Pour the cold water into the saucepan.
Add the lye slowly and carefully. Only add a small amount at a time. Stir the mixture with a wooden or plastic spoon each time you add the lye. The mixture will become very hot. Do not breathe in the vapors.
Allow the mixture to cool for an hour.
Allow the lard to warm to room temperature in the plastic pan. Pour the lye mixture over the lard. Stir the mixture for 15 minutes until it becomes thick.
Allow the mixture to harden overnight. You can now cut it into bars. If you want the soap much harder, allow it to sits for two more days.