Guest guest Posted January 30, 2001 Report Share Posted January 30, 2001 Thanks for the help... ;0) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2001 Report Share Posted January 30, 2001 Hi All, Please bear with me, its my first time doing this. I'd just like to know is Lye easy to find in regular local stores? I'm interesed in making homemade Castile soap. any help would be great! : Yes! Go to the household cleaning section and look at the drain cleaner section and find Red Devil Lye. Before you buy, shake the can to be sure its not all clumped up. If it is, your soap will not turnout right because the absorption of water makes the lye weigh more than it should. It should shake nice and loose as it is tiny beads of lye. Peggy ¸ø¤º°`°º¤ø¤º°`°º¤ø,¸ ¸,ø¤º°`°º¤øø¤º°`°º¤ø,¸¸,ø The Lowell McNaughton Soap Company http://www.pressenter.com/~lmsoap ,ø¤º°`°º¤ø¤º°`°º¤ø,¸ ¸,ø¤º°`°º¤øø¤º°`°º¤ø,¸¸,ø Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2001 Report Share Posted January 30, 2001 Hi christine, You can buy it at the grocery store it is called sodium hydroxine. lye under Red Devil Good luck barbW > Hi All, > Please bear with me, its my first time doing this. I'd just like to know > is Lye easy to find in regular local stores? I'm interesed in making > homemade > Castile soap. > any help would be great! > > > : > > Yes! Go to the household cleaning section and look at the drain cleaner > section and find Red Devil Lye. Before you buy, shake the can to be sure > its not all clumped up. If it is, your soap will not turnout right because > the absorption of water makes the lye weigh more than it should. It should > shake nice and loose as it is tiny beads of lye. > > Peggy > > ¸ø¤º°`°º¤ø¤º°`°º¤ø,¸ ¸,ø¤º°`°º¤øø¤º°`°º¤ø,¸¸,ø > The Lowell McNaughton Soap Company > http://www.pressenter.com/~lmsoap > ,ø¤º°`°º¤ø¤º°`°º¤ø,¸ ¸,ø¤º°`°º¤øø¤º°`°º¤ø,¸¸,ø > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2001 Report Share Posted January 30, 2001 Peggy, You will find the lye with the drain cleaners in your local supermarket. ---------------------- 's Garden http://www.vsgarden.com ----------------------- Peggy Lowell wrote: > Hi All, > Please bear with me, its my first time doing this. I'd just like to > know > is Lye easy to find in regular local stores? I'm interesed in making > homemade > Castile soap. > any help would be great! > > > : > > Yes! Go to the household cleaning section and look at the drain > cleaner > section and find Red Devil Lye. Before you buy, shake the can to be > sure > its not all clumped up. If it is, your soap will not turnout right > because > the absorption of water makes the lye weigh more than it should. It > should > shake nice and loose as it is tiny beads of lye. > > Peggy > > ¸ø¤º°`°º¤ø¤º°`°º¤ø,¸ ¸,ø¤º°`°º¤øø¤º°`°º¤ø,¸¸,ø > The Lowell McNaughton Soap Company > http://www.pressenter.com/~lmsoap > ,ø¤º°`°º¤ø¤º°`°º¤ø,¸ ¸,ø¤º°`°º¤øø¤º°`°º¤ø,¸¸,ø > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 31, 2001 Report Share Posted January 31, 2001 Hi, Try grocery stores if you are looking for small amounts (red devil), or pool supply stores if you want a good deal but usually have to buy 50 lb bags. Good luck, -jag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 31, 2001 Report Share Posted January 31, 2001 Bell wrote: > I cant find lye anywhere around here. I live in Michigan. -- (snip) Have you tried looking in yellow pages under Chemical Supply? That's how I found some and it was local to me..... you do have to have a tax ID ... letterhead with soap company name helps ... Lot of " drug " manufactures in CT China ----<--<@ ----<--<@ The Soapery Handcrafted Castile Soaps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 31, 2001 Report Share Posted January 31, 2001 , Rainbow Meadows will ship lye to you in small containers (to avoid the hazmat hassle). One slight problem: their web site does not respond to some browsers so, if you can't get into the product listing, call the 800 number and they will fax you a list with pricing. They seemed like very nice people. I have never bought from them so I can't speak personally. Ida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 31, 2001 Report Share Posted January 31, 2001 try rainbow meadows, its in the library...i just ordered some lye from them today..just the small amount, 2 lbs for 4.90, i'm just starting out.. chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 31, 2001 Report Share Posted January 31, 2001 I have never been able to find lye in a grocery store either. (I live in Texas.) But.....I can find it in a HARDWARE store. Even a chain hardware (ACE) carried it back in their " plumbing problems " section. They order it for me by the case and call when it comes in. A mom & pop type of hardware store would work with you and order the item----ask them to check their availability list to see if it is something they CAN order. Hope this helps someone! Deb (in Texas) Lye > I cant find lye anywhere around here. I live in Michigan. The one place > i did find it was a grocery store but it was so old it was solid as a > rock. I have all these supplies but no lye? Wonders how lye would have > to be shipped if I had to order out of state ? > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 31, 2001 Report Share Posted January 31, 2001 Hello Deb. FYO, I buy lye at kroger , Heb and wal-mart. Im in Alvarado and buy my lye in Cleburne. HTH Ricky Re: Lye >I have never been able to find lye in a grocery store either. (I live in >Texas.) But.....I can find it in a HARDWARE store. Even a chain hardware >(ACE) carried it back in their " plumbing problems " section. They order it >for me by the case and call when it comes in. A mom & pop type of hardware >store would work with you and order the item----ask them to check their >availability list to see if it is something they CAN order. > >Hope this helps someone! >Deb (in Texas) > > Lye > > >> I cant find lye anywhere around here. I live in Michigan. The one place >> i did find it was a grocery store but it was so old it was solid as a >> rock. I have all these supplies but no lye? Wonders how lye would have >> to be shipped if I had to order out of state ? >> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 24, 2001 Report Share Posted October 24, 2001 Thanks in advance. Janice, I'm so excited your going to teach us how to make liquid soap--Thank You! What is this? A class. Does this lye have fumes? Thanks, Jacque Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2002 Report Share Posted January 8, 2002 There are chemical reactions that takes place when making soap, and after it is cured, the lye is not harmful to the skin. On it's own, lye can burn the skin and inhaling it could be harmful. Right, soapers? I don't make soap, but that's my understanding, although maybe I have the terminology incorrect. Christy, you are entirely right on both burning and breathing. I have been soaping for about 2 years and early last fall I was diagnosed with copd, put on oxygen and all my friends told me I couldn't make soap because of the fumes being harmful to my lungs. I waited (it seemed forever) for my appointment with my lung specialist and he told me he had never heard of a problem with the lye if caution was taken. If you stick your head into the lye batch and breath deeply you will be in big trouble. He said with proper ventilation and using a painters mask I should have no problem at all. My son mixes my lye outside now. I have only made 2 batches and have had no problem. I would probably have made more but I am terribly weak now. But, when I was told by friends not to soap I thought my great love was taken away. I did the REALLY HAPPY soapers dance after my first batch. Then low and behold, never having a lye burn before I received a good one on my second batch. It was from the liquid soap, right after I mixed the oils and the lye. Just wanted to relate my experiences. Jacque Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2002 Report Share Posted January 9, 2002 Jacque~ I was soooo glad to read your post (but not glad that you got a lye burn...OUCH!). I was wondering how the soaping was going for you, glad that you have found a way to keep doing the craft you love...take it easy and don't overdue yourself! Here's a {{{BIG SOAPY HUG}}}!!! Love ya! Blessings~ Tammy Gladheart Acres Palmer Alaska Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2002 Report Share Posted January 19, 2002 Hi Barb J., If you don't mind telling me what state you are in maybe I can help. I got some from Amresco and they sent it U.P.S. but there were stipulations like how much, how far and why I was using it. Depending on where you are there may be a company near you where you can go pick it up. It just takes a little investigating. I'd be happy to help. Don't know what I'd do if I couldn't feed my soapmaking addiction! Barb D. ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: bjorgysw@... Reply- Date: Sat, 19 Jan 2002 11:20:05 EST ><html><body> > > ><tt> >Is no one shipping lye these days? I thought I read that somewhere, or you <BR> >have to prove what you're going to do with it.<BR> ><BR> >I've purchased Red Devil from the stores, but now moving to No. Idaho. <BR> >YIKES! The price is $5 for 18 oz!<BR> ><BR> >Anyone know of a good/easy to buy from supplier?<BR> ><BR> >Barb J<BR> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2002 Report Share Posted January 19, 2002 Hi Barb. Someone either on this list or another one was kind enough to send me the URL of a mail order chemical company where I could get some ethyl alcohol. I went to the web site and into the catalog. They have anything and everything that a person could want for making soap or toiletries. I got my alcohol as well as some polysorbate 20 plus a large bottle of apricot oil. They are out of Burbank CA. The URL for their site and catalog is: www.tri-esssciences.com I ordered on line and paid with paypal. Got my order within 5 days. Hope this helps you; Blessings: Raven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2002 Report Share Posted January 20, 2002 In a message dated 1/19/02 8:21:44 AM Pacific Standard Time, bjorgysw@... writes: > but now moving to No. Idaho. > YIKES! The price is $5 for 18 oz! > > Anyone know of a good/easy to buy from supplier? > > Lavender Lane in northern California has it for sale on their website. I would think the shipping from there to Idaho may not be that bank-breaking. www.lavenderlane.com lynn in valencia lavender bluffs bath and body " A little touch of heaven in your bath " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2002 Report Share Posted July 8, 2002 , How many lbs of lye are you looking for? I'm pretty sure I'll have the amount you need. I get it locally for .60 a lb. If you want some contact me off list. H. brink@... ----- Original Message ----- << Does anyone happen to have a large amount of lye they might be willing to part with? >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2002 Report Share Posted July 8, 2002 Hi Guys, If you want to me to bring you lye please email me ASAP with the amount you want. I just bribed Bob into picking some more up for me since I'm without a car right now. Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 4, 2002 Report Share Posted October 4, 2002 a, I get my 50 lb.. bags for .60 a lb. from a local chemical company near Albany. I'm afraid to ship any because there's a hazmat fee involved for (I think it's) anything above 10 lbs and I haven't a clue what kind of packaging is required to ship. Try calling the chemical companies in your area because if you can pick it up locally you'll save a bundle on shipping and the hazmat fee. H. ----- Original Message ----- Ok, I'm stumped. Where can I find lye - in quantity? I live in Watertown, NY., and can only find it as Red Devil at Hannafords, and it is too expensive! Does anyone have some for sale? Please help. Thank you!!!! a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 4, 2002 Report Share Posted October 4, 2002 a, if you cant find it local... http://www.soap-junkie.com/sells it for cheeper than grocery stores or hardware stores. Even with shipping. Shaye Lye Ok, I'm stumped. Where can I find lye - in quantity? I live in Watertown, NY., and can only find it as Red Devil at Hannafords, and it is too expensive! Does anyone have some for sale? Please help. Thank you!!!! a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2002 Report Share Posted October 7, 2002 --- Dear , Thank you so much for the suggestion, I did find a chemical company within a reasonable distance! I was so surprised and pleased. Avoiding shipping charges is a real biggie these days. Thanks to everyone for their help! a In @y..., " JH & RB " <brink@c...> wrote: > a, > I get my 50 lb.. bags for .60 a lb. from a local chemical company near > Albany. I'm afraid to ship any because there's a hazmat fee involved for (I > think it's) anything above 10 lbs and I haven't a clue what kind of > packaging is required to ship. Try calling the chemical companies in your > area because if you can pick it up locally you'll save a bundle on shipping > and the hazmat fee. > > H. > ----- Original Message ----- > Ok, I'm stumped. Where can I find lye - in quantity? I live in Watertown, > NY., and can only find it as Red Devil at Hannafords, and it is too > expensive! Does anyone have some for sale? Please help. Thank you!!!! > a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2002 Report Share Posted October 7, 2002 a, Glad to hear you found a local lye supplier! When I found a local chemical company that had lye that I was so excited! Not having to buy those costly little bottles of it anymore made me want to do a little dance .... but I didn't! lol H. ----- Original Message ----- I did find a chemical company within a reasonable distance! I was so surprised and pleased. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 8, 2002 Report Share Posted October 8, 2002 Does anyone know of a supplier in Syracuse??? I would love not to have to order it... Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2002 Report Share Posted October 9, 2002 Hi Sam, There is a place locally... Gleason Chemical Inc 130 Headson Dr in Dewitt 446-4180 Terri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2002 Report Share Posted October 9, 2002 Awsomw... thanks... That is real close... Again Thanks Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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