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All About Soap Making!!

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I cannot believe that it's been a year and a half since I last posted.  I should have more time now that the house is done! A couple of years ago, I first blogged about my soap making.  I am still making soap and loving the soap I make.  Additionally, I truly enjoy making it.  It can be an expensive hobby, but it doesn't have to be. I've had a lot of folks asking about my soap and the process, so I decided to dedicate this blog to soap. First off let me say, I use lye to make my soap and it's not always easy to come by, thanks to those who feel the need to manufacture meth in their homes!  With that said, you can find it online, shipping can be costly.  If you order online you need 100% Sodium Hydroxide, it must say 100%, and all that I've used is in small pellet form.  Lye is serious stuff!  You shouldn't breathe it, and always wear gloves when pouring, opening or mixing.  Make sure there are no children, pets or husbands around when you...