Feb 24, 2009 · Lye, Sodium Hydroxide or Caustic soda is a cleaning compound a long as you keep it away from aluminum and your skin! It will clean out a grease trap.

Jul 13, 2011 · Is the lye truly converted at the time of soponification? If so, the soap 'could' be used immediately. Or does it need time to sit before the lye is neutralized? Is the 'cure' time just time in …

Aug 25, 2011 · I would like to make some lye soap from scratch, the way our granny or great-granny used to make it, with lye made from ashes.

Oct 19, 2006 · I slowly add the lye to the milk over a 10-15 minute period. It is a light yellow while mixing the lye and milk but turns to more of a cream color once the fats are added in though they can be …

Jan 24, 2018 · Lye/Fats temperature ranges Jump to Latest 2K views 12 replies 2 participants last post by Nsoitgoes Feb 5, 2018 Lavender Blue Discussion starter

Oct 29, 2006 · The lye is then used to make soap - can also be used in the making of biodiesel fuel - and it's pretty strong stuff. Soaking hides in a barrel of water and wood-ash makes the hair or fur a lot …

May 29, 2006 · Lye such as sold under the label Red Devil when scattered on the trail will prevent future mice from using the trail. It would not be a good idea to sprinkle the lye where pets can get in it.

Oct 27, 2004 · Lye is generally used to remove paint, not as paint... that I know of, anyway. I'd have to agree with Taterspa and wonder if maybe you heard 'lye' when the fellow said 'lime'? I only know …

Mar 25, 2006 · Lye is sodium hydroxide, which is used in making soap, is also alkaline or basic. Think about the cautions given for soap-making, and remember that caustic lime is in the same family of …

Dec 16, 2015 · A brief explanation of how the lye is used in the soaping process is nice for your buyers, and if you sell on Etsy or online, you can easily add a description. I have not had a single person …