A new Hobby Soap making Love it

[debilorrah]

I got my first lesson in soap making from Saddina on Sunday. I want to make more. I need molds and a stick blender and fragrances. Where do you guys get your supplies? I am hoping to make enough soaps to add them to our website.

 

[Morgaine]

I like to get my clays from Texas Natural Supply or New Directions.

 

[Sooner]

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I believe there is a list of suppliers on one of the threads.

Here it is:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=155832

 

[chickmchickie]

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The Sage has some nice clays.

Here's a link for you.
http://www.thesage.com/catalog/Additives.html#ClayKaolinPink

I LOVE, LOVE clay in soap and not just for coloring. I see no reason to only use it in shaving soaps.

BTY, you won't get much green color from French Green Clay. But it is a nice clay anyway.

Bentonite Clay NF: This National Formulary (NF) grade Bentonite clay is a green-gray color and is commonly used to provide 'slip' for easy razor gliding in shaving soaps. You can also use this to add viscosity to toiletry recipes

 

[Elite Silkies]

Does anyone know where to buy the Food Grade Lye that doesn't cost $17 to ship a $2 bottle of lye?

 

[OHhappychicks]

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I'm not sure I've heard of food grade lye. I'm sure someone here will be able to affirm this for you. I buy mine at lowes. Its $11 for 2lbs. It lasts me a little more than 4-4lb batches. I've read on here that true value has it or will get it in for you. I'm not sure of the cost. Isn't shipping outrageous!

 

[GoldenPuppy]

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LOL Elite Silkies, I had nightmares last night about shipping lye and the cost. I always get mine local but still had a dream after I read your post.

There is no Food Grade of lye. You can not ever eat lye.
But to make soap, you can get it at Ace Hardware in one lb. containers.
Here is what you want: http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2845800&kw=lye&origkw=lye
No shipping fees if you have a local Ace store.

 

[Sooner]

I am able to get it at TSC (sometimes you have to ask for it or order it) & Ace hardware.

 

[chickmchickie]

There is no such thing as food grade lye.. since we cant get lye.. Also with the HM laws you need to fill out paper work before any one will send it via mail.. best to go to local to lowes and you can cal your pharmacy too they can get it for you too.. Just call around yoru area sometimes you will be surprised who can get it or carries it..

 

[chickmchickie]

i get mine when i cant get it locally from Brambleberry.com there is a paper //They have a HM paper to sign and email back..