How To Make Old Fashioned Soap / How to make Lye Soap

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How To Make Old Fashioned Soap / How to make Lye Soap

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How To Make Old Fashioned Lye Soap
In this video, I demonstrate how to make old fashioned lye soap. I just love making homemade soap and it’s really pretty easy. I’m showing you the basic way to make it, but it’s possible to make lye soap with different kinds of oils and scents. I even get artistic with a lot of my soap and add lots of pretty designs.
In this video, I talk about where to buy lye, what I use for molds, the difference between lard, tallow and some other oils, why distilled water works better than tap water and a lot more. I’m making cold process soap in this video, which needs to be left to dry and harden, but in future videos, I will show you other methods that are faster.
You have to be really careful with the lye, especially to make sure you never get it in your eyes. I do discuss a little about safety, but I also show you what happens if you get it on your hand - You do need to wash it off because it will burn, but it doesn’t melt your hand off right away and you can simply wash it off, but you don’t have to be afraid of it.
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@LivingOnADime 6 жыл бұрын

My Recipe: www.livingonadime.com/how-to-make-lye-soap/ I Get My Lye Here: bit.ly/2EKr0Mh Also, if you join the Greener Life Club you get some GREAT discounts! Let me know! Is this your first time making lye soap or have you made it for awhile and love it as much as I do?

@lorettaburt908 4 жыл бұрын

What is the soap used for ??

@ankhaagaas 4 жыл бұрын

Do you use your blender for food after or have a blender and everything just for soap?

@firegirl441fromga6 2 жыл бұрын

This basic lye recipe is great! I take this soap and tie the small bars in the “V” of my fruit trees instead of spraying them and it keeps from having insect problems on my different fruit trees!

@homebodyheaven6114 4 ай бұрын

Amazing!

@deedeesmith3073 10 ай бұрын

Thank you first time a soap video didn’t scare me into not making it😊🤷🏻‍♀️I must buy supplies and try it ! Good job girl

@homebodyheaven6114 4 ай бұрын

I just ordered my first basic supplies. For years I’ve wanted to make my own lye soap!

@whitelacey333 7 жыл бұрын

My Lowe's carries 100% lye but Home Depot doesn't. I hope this helps someone in their hunt for lye!

@LCJCFAMILY 7 жыл бұрын

you are amazing and I love that you don't spend the first 20 minutes standing their talking about your life however I am sure it is wonderful and interesting, but people wanting recipes just want the recipe so thank you so much and also thank you for providing the printed version.

@garyminick1050 6 жыл бұрын

Also do not pour this into an aluminum pan . The lye and the aluminum will have a chemical reaction and start to get hot and boil and melt the aluminum pan . I was glad my first batch was poured up outside or I would have had a horrible mess in the house . My second batch was fine and made great soap !

@isabelgomes9609 5 жыл бұрын

Gary Minick - If you get lye in your skin, you can neutralize it with vinegar.

@unclejonssoap 5 жыл бұрын

@@isabelgomes9609 all you need is water for lye on your skin. Save the vinegar for salads 😁

@suzz1776 Жыл бұрын

Also I think aluminum and lye makes a gas that can kill u.

@keisapotts458 8 жыл бұрын

I made this soap yesterday using your recipe in the link. 24 hours later it looks wonderful and has a slight soap smell. I can't wait for it to cure so I can use it. This was my first time making soap I looked and looked for a Lard lye soap recipe and yours was the simplest. I thought I would have a problem because my digital scale wouldn't weigh 3.31 it weighs 3.3 so I used the 3.3 and it seems fine. Thanks so much for this video and link!

@jamesfiliaggi6754 6 жыл бұрын

keisa potts how did it go? Are you still making soap?

@lavernes58 3 жыл бұрын

How much water did you measure and how much lie did you measure she didn't give those two in this video

@xmaseveholly1266 4 жыл бұрын

❤️❤️❤️ I just love when people say “WARSH” 😂🤣😂. So stinkin’ cute!!! ❤️❤️❤️😄😄😄

@mariangies 6 жыл бұрын

Wow! out of aALL the soap making videos I've watched this one has by far been the most informative one. Thank you so much for sharing so much knowledge! x

@lavernes58 3 жыл бұрын

But doesn't give the actual amount of water measured or lie measured where is the recipe

@ayuumi6262 3 жыл бұрын

@@lavernes58 old fashioned soap don't even use store bought lye, you would make it yourself out of wood ashes or similar....

@rickcoona 6 жыл бұрын

great video! nothing beats good old fashioned Lye Soap

@mymobilehomestead6242 6 жыл бұрын

I'm re watching your soap vids again. I think I'm ready to make it. Thank you so much for sharing.

@Rachelleten 5 жыл бұрын

I loved your video! I've been so scared to make soap with lye but you made it seem simple and not so scary! Can't wait to try this :) thank you for sharing 😄

@ymazz2921 5 жыл бұрын

Just don't inhale the fumes.

@dcgfhgjnzgfnjcbgn5828 6 жыл бұрын

Video starts at 6:18

@StanWatt. 4 жыл бұрын

Someone talking sense for a change. Thank you!

@teecee3143 6 ай бұрын

luv your video - when I make my soap I also add salt and a bit of sugar in the lye- salt to harden and sugar for bubbles and it comes out beautifully

@SammyJ96 3 жыл бұрын

You're a great teacher. Thanks for making this so simple and easy yo understand.

@kandie3127 6 жыл бұрын

Leonarda *loved* this soap tutorial

@donsmokeygold166 7 жыл бұрын

We are very much happy with the way you teach. Me and my crew are hope to see more of your videos.

@sutepchai 6 жыл бұрын

Don Smokey Gold -฿

@darcsoul5087 4 жыл бұрын

I LOVE YOU..... The way you explained and demonstrated about things is very good. You would make a very good Teacher. Apart from that this is very informative video

@rebeccaknight1394 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Thank You! I am going to make some tonight!!

@cathyanderson8197 5 жыл бұрын

we stick it in a crockpot and make lye in an ice chest with wood ash - so it cools off fairly fast; and sits in the garage. so we have to heat the lye back up.

@lazykat8405 7 жыл бұрын

this was very helpful. thank you

@spikelove9533 4 жыл бұрын

Its my understanding drain cleaner Lye has heavy metals in it. So it might be smart to spend a little extra on food grade lye 🤷‍♀️ thanks for the easy to follow recipe ☺

@alishajackson4611 Жыл бұрын

Not if it says 100% lye

@theoneandonly15 4 жыл бұрын

If you get alkaline on your hands just dilute it repeatedly with water then you can use an acid to neutralize it’s pH such as 5% vinegar which is optional because water will get most of it

@dorethasmith9912 Жыл бұрын

it really looks simple

@mamabear10 6 жыл бұрын

My husband worked in the Caustic Department at a local chemical plant for the first few years of our marriage..you also don't want that lye solution to splash your clothing..will eat holes in fabric.

@rickmiles3242 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, this was very helpful and you made it easy to understand unlike the other things I've read and watched about it. I thought the lye was made by mixing the ashes and water. I didn't know you buy and add the lye like that. I thought it became lye lol. Thank you so much for clearing this up for me and for taking the time to teach us these very valuable things and may God bless you and your family!! Keep warm and safe through this Fall season my friend!! Thanks so much again!!

@beautifulwoman6376 6 жыл бұрын

This is Noreen isn't it. 😁😁😁😁😁 I recognize your voice.

@jakeblanton6853 4 жыл бұрын

Just curious, but have you ever tried it with vegetable shortening instead of lard? If so, how do the soaps compare?

@velonqui 4 жыл бұрын

how well does the lye soap lather?

@beautifulblessed3549 4 жыл бұрын

I remember making this with my grandma, she has passed away

@lindachandler2293 5 жыл бұрын

Very controversial I know, but I would rather not have gloves or sleeves. That way if I get it on me I can step over to the sink, quickly wash it off, dry and go back to work. If it soaked in a sleeve, you have to change. If it runs down in a glove, you smear it trying to take the glove off. Goggles are a good idea.

@kovona 4 жыл бұрын

Get rubber gloves with long sleeves. Lye water can create burns on skin instantly, and they don't come off.

@kelvinboyd7459 11 ай бұрын

Thank you in searching for this recipe I got so many that made this so difficult adding all kinds of oils and crap that I would not want. I just wanted to know how Grandma did it not how they do it now. And if you look on the internet this stuff is extremely expensive and very cheap to make

@sharonsammons2236 7 жыл бұрын

How to get the written recipe for this home made soap......thanks....have a blessed day...

@cathyanderson8197 5 жыл бұрын

we use organic pig lard that cost a fortune we rendered it down until it was snow white

@mplaw77 4 жыл бұрын

Interesting .... nice demonstration !

@robertlombardo8437 4 жыл бұрын

Out of curiosity, you think this recipe of yours would also work with homemade lye from wood ashes? I really wanna do it 100% scratch-made.

@LivingOnADime 4 жыл бұрын

The problem with homemade lye is you don't know the strength. I just read a book published in 1829 called The American Fugal Housewife. She explains how to tell the strength of your lye. You can read for free online. ~ Heidi

@bencrawshaw1227 4 жыл бұрын

Can't see why it wouldn't. Maybe get yourself some litmus paper to keep an eye on the alkali strength. At least that's what I would do.

@bencrawshaw1227 4 жыл бұрын

I'm not to sure but I think the longer you leave the ashes to soak the stronger the solution you get. So that's why I suggested that you use litmus paper to test. You could perhaps buy and test shop bought lye to give you an idea of the strength you are looking for.

@Chrissy_neely 2 жыл бұрын

I seen a video saying when a chicken egg floats in the liquid lye the ph is right

@steeldove4333 2 жыл бұрын

Do I need to use food-grade lye?

@DustinHolmes 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, very informative. I learned a lot.

@moppot6276 4 жыл бұрын

I love lye soap its v nice

@Masterclassonlife 6 жыл бұрын

Can you make a homemade Dr. Bronner's castile soap?

@griml0gic420 4 жыл бұрын

Use olive oil. Read the label and try to approximate their essential oils and whatever else they use. Castillo soap is just soap made with olive oil. Been around thousands of years

@kelloggkirsten 4 жыл бұрын

I think you have to use a different kind of lye for liquid soap; that's what I've found from my research to make liquid castile soap. It's the "pot ash" or potassium hydroxide versus sodium hydroxide which is what is shows in this video. Unless you want the hard bard of castile soap, then use the sodium hydroxide lye.

@rroussell3 2 жыл бұрын

white vinegar on your skin helps the burns

@kari8674 Жыл бұрын

I always have an OPEN bottle or container of vinegar near. You don’t want to waste time trying to find the vinegar, get the cap off, etc…when you need it, you NEED it FAST!

@mhayes6864 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Qingeaton 6 жыл бұрын

I was rooting for her to make 3 bars, cut the other way, with the end piece. Bet she would have, had it not been for the filming...distracting some times.

@liluzum7 4 жыл бұрын

What is the proportion between lard and the solid?

@c_farther5208 5 жыл бұрын

Try to find fragrance free anywhere, it won't happen; all soaps have alcohol. I am doing this. Great instructions. I am very excited about this project. Thumbs up.

@rikenciaemily4872 4 жыл бұрын

Can I use shea butter instead?

@christymckinley2928 Жыл бұрын

You can use vinegar to reverse the alkaline from the lye on you skin..chemistry is amazing You can also make your own lye using hardwood ash and water..

@whatohyou01 3 жыл бұрын

This is very good video.

@madarchermoto4955 25 күн бұрын

When do you put the cherry and berry on the top? Are they real cherrys ?

@raphaelmoraczewski1106 4 жыл бұрын

that's wondergul, thanks

@blulumwaquepajoo7158 6 жыл бұрын

I always use tap water

@kristinwagner3373 6 жыл бұрын

Can you use this for washing dishes? I have eczema on my hands so my hands are very sensitive. I’ve been trying to find some dish soap that doesn’t break my hands out, but every one that I try does. So I figure it would be easier to just make my own.

@kovona 4 жыл бұрын

You're probably having a reaction to the sulfate detergents found in most retail "soap" products nowadays. Look for a coconut oil soap recipe (no olive oil) with 0% superfat. Here's one for laundry soap, but it'll work as a dishwashing soap if you skip adding any scented or essential oils: thenerdyfarmwife.com/coconut-laundry-soap-stain-stick-laundry-detergent-recipe/

@kovona 4 жыл бұрын

@serendipidus1 A properly made lye soap should have no lye remaining after the saponification process, and should have a pH around 9-10. Adding superfat helps make the soap more moisturizing and less harsh. So-call "no lye" soap or melt-and-pour soap are just soap components (like glycerin and stearic acid) that has been made beforehand through the same saponification process as lye soap, and dissolved in alcohol or propylene glycol with some extra surfactants.

@lindam.4129 2 жыл бұрын

Thank You for Recipe, and Tutorial!! As of this date 3-12-2022, your site to buy soap at is down. I wanted to let you know, in case you weren't aware... God Bless You, and All Dear to your heart 💜

@Cook_Pixel 8 ай бұрын

Could u please mention the measurement of all ingredients. Highly appreciated!

@rustyshackleford2380 3 жыл бұрын

How much you sell a bar for?

@patremagilbert8787 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for video

@drana8937 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing. I have never made 100% lard soap. I always have to add Coconut (for bubbles and olive oil. I love the creaminess lard bring to a bar + the hardness so I thought I might give it a shot. I am curious as to what super fat you would recommend. Thanks!!

@Cook_Pixel 8 ай бұрын

I can not understand ur lye calculator. What to write and what not to write. Please tell the measurment of three ingrideints if I use coconut oil.

@beautifulblessed3549 4 жыл бұрын

Hello, what was the measurements for the lye and water! You placed it on the scale and didn’t say measurements

@lavernes58 3 жыл бұрын

Yes can't make it without the full measurements of everything

@shantellburns8718 2 жыл бұрын

Lye Soap Recipe all measurements by weight Lye - 3.22 oz. (Found at small hardware stores sold as drain cleaner. Look for “100% lye” on the bottle.) Distilled Water - 7.92 oz. (Very hard tap water can make your soap slimy, so distilled works best.) Lard - 24 oz. essential oil 1-2 oz. (optional) She has it link in the description.

@jamesranger6283 4 жыл бұрын

Great vid. Just one question. Does this soap lather like one would expect from regular store brand bar soap?

@diananeuman6222 2 жыл бұрын

Lard soap is very creany, but not very bubbly.

@sethcarson5212 5 жыл бұрын

$2? Wow. I get the exact same lye at my local store and it costs $18.95.

@sand.590 4 жыл бұрын

Can I substitute olive oil instead off lard? Thank you

@LivingOnADime 4 жыл бұрын

No but you can use palm oil.

@sand.590 4 жыл бұрын

Living On A Dime To Grow Rich how about coconut oil? Thank you

@kelvinboyd7459 11 ай бұрын

If anybody has a really easy Lye laundry soap I would be grateful. I don't want the modern versions I want the recipe they used when people had nothing thanks 🙏

@firebladex8586 2 жыл бұрын

what is the difference between lye soap and soap made with sodium lauryl sulphate?

@healthyworld408 Жыл бұрын

Good question I want to know too

@mishagray2835 5 жыл бұрын

Nice Video.

@raywaynebecker2367 2 жыл бұрын

You can make your own lye

@mak7587 Жыл бұрын

I’ve always loved the old cashmere bouquet soap, but I hasn’t been around for 30+ years, does anyone know the ingredients because I’d love to make some.

@aurahijleh7323 5 ай бұрын

So. How much oil?

@Messyjessyxo 7 жыл бұрын

What can you use instead of lard? Shea butter?

@katieeee380 6 жыл бұрын

You can use she's butter or liquid or solid glycerin

@marketingmajor8126 5 жыл бұрын

Any quality vegetable oil really. Olive oil is very popular

@manishashah5880 7 жыл бұрын

very nice tips 00

@savannahwest713 4 жыл бұрын

Could you use coconut oil in place of the lard?

@alishajackson4611 Жыл бұрын

Yes! However it becomes a really strong soap that can dry out the skin if used to much. Most dish soap bars are made with coconut oil.

@DesignandVine 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Subbed.

@Realnotfake55 2 жыл бұрын

Can I use bottled spring water.???

@jenniferbabineau1066 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have your other recipe with the other oils you use?

@n8errific 2 жыл бұрын

Is the lard you use pure lard, or does it have additives?

@dymondwillow2 6 жыл бұрын

Saw another episode of you making soap and it would expand really fast. What is the difference in the process?

@LivingOnADime 6 жыл бұрын

That's stick blender hot process. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hNepe9GbxLine4U.html

@marteenee88 2 жыл бұрын

What's the ratio? Water, lye and oil amount?

@yporqueyo9957 4 жыл бұрын

Today I made my 3 batch with the same issue. The oil tends to separates from it, hate to throw away so I used to wash clothes. I looked around and dont know what to do, its because of the quality of the water? ( water filter not pure enough) or the lye, I bought a lot by mistake so it's kind of old ( couple months already, or is the temperature when I mixed it. Did ever happen to you something like that?

@Plumbusss Жыл бұрын

You gotta Mae-Sure the temperature lol. I've never heard anyone pronounce "measure" that way aha. 🤣

@mjspiritualempath7755 7 жыл бұрын

thaks

@sarahs7751 4 жыл бұрын

Question... How can you clean yourself rubbing lard onto your body?

@nalanihamby3710 4 жыл бұрын

You aren't rubbing lard, there is a chemical reaction between the lard and the lye. When mixed in proper ratio and then allowed curing time you no longer have lard and lye, you have the chemical reaction between the two, soap!

@markbales5294 2 жыл бұрын

Can tell us where to buy tallow?

@patriciaokelley187 2 жыл бұрын

Lye comes from white fire ashes and they must have poured oil and water onto the fire and later discovered soap. A old fashioned way is to measure everything. No scale required. You are using modern technology to teach how to make soap.

@theresamitchell5372 6 жыл бұрын

what about spring water

@CandleInTheEye 3 жыл бұрын

Will this bleach or lighten my hair ?

@austinfurgason3634 3 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know why mine didn’t harden, I’ve let it cure a month and it’s barely hard like play dough

@levimissy11 8 жыл бұрын

do you use caster oil? I am allergic to it do know any alternative, I have raw goat milk and would love to make some, the lotion had really helped my skin but every recipe I find uses caster oil

@sunflower3463 3 жыл бұрын

Where do you get that thermometer?

@trickedouttech321 2 жыл бұрын

Why do I see some people cooking this recipe for a couple of hours while it grows or swells before resting it? what is the difference between cooking it during and after mixing & microwaving or heating then letting it sit?

@diananeuman6222 2 жыл бұрын

Youre describing hot process. She's doing cold process

@raykaren87 8 жыл бұрын

That was fascinating! Thank you

@axolotllifeaquatics4492 4 ай бұрын

Ok I will try you. No one else is answering me. I have attempted 3 times to make lye soap. The first one was still squishy after 2 days. It send to be getting harder but very slowly. The second one erupted like a volcano. After watching your video's I thought I knew what I did wrong. The first one I think I didn't use enough lye. The second I think my lye was like 40° hotter than my oil. My 3rd one seemed to be doing well my lye water and oil were both 110°. Give or take a few degrees. The mixing went well and seemed to be holding up. I went outside to do yard work for a few hrs. When I checked on it again it had cracked all the way down the center and is pretty hot again. Any clue what is going on??????

@LivingOnADime 4 ай бұрын

Your lye and oils are too hot. Try bringing the temp down to 80 for both and then sees what happens. If it volcanos that ok. Just pour it back in the bowl and keep stirring it until it turns to soap and cools down....about 5-10 mins. or so. It's still just fine to use after it cures for 30 days.

@axolotllifeaquatics4492 4 ай бұрын

@LivingOnADime thank you I also used a water discount. I think that might have played a roll in that too.i did a 50% water discount. I just read that that's too much.

@LivingOnADime 4 ай бұрын

BTW, just keep letting the 1st one dry out. It should be fine to use after some of the water has evaporated.

@axolotllifeaquatics4492 4 ай бұрын

@LivingOnADime I am but I plan to sell my soap once I get it right. I can't sell until it's consistent

@axolotllifeaquatics4492 4 ай бұрын

Ok so I also dehydrated some onions and ginger and infused the caster oil with it by letting it soak for a few weeks. You don't think that had something to do with it do you? I'm sorry for all the questions but I'm new to this and it's hard to find answers to all my questions. Not everything I'm doing is normal

@YappieKitchen 4 жыл бұрын

Is lard better than olive oil? I want to make a very luxurious and rich lathering soap.

@kelloggkirsten 4 жыл бұрын

Lard is just cheaper than olive. If you want big lather, use about 5% castor oil in the recipe.

@Carrotless_ 8 жыл бұрын

love your channel, is their an alternative to lard ?

@LivingOnADime 8 жыл бұрын

+Jasminn Navarroo Yes, you can use olive oil, coconut oil or any combination of vegetable oils you want. You can just look up some recipes and pretty much any will work.

@Carrotless_ 8 жыл бұрын

+Living On A Dime thanks a bunch , have a nice day .

@jacquiereith6957 7 жыл бұрын

Jasminn Navarroo i

@inigomd 4 жыл бұрын

can you use flakes of soduim hydroxide cause in my country they dont sell powder or would pearls work better?

@LivingOnADime 4 жыл бұрын

Yes you can.

@missivory91 4 жыл бұрын

Can you use the same amount of lard and replace it with the palm oil?

@LivingOnADime 4 жыл бұрын

yes

@missivory91 4 жыл бұрын

Living On A Dime To Grow Rich also if you wanted to add goat milk or Shea butter to will go the mixture as well?

@maltrek1 5 жыл бұрын

okay you said you'd show us what lye does to your skin, but you wiped your soap on your hand. if that burns i cant believe i'd want to use that soap.

@lindachandler2293 5 жыл бұрын

Once it goes through saponification the lye is changed/used up, it's just soap. Ivory soap is plain old lye soap ☺️

@diananeuman6222 2 жыл бұрын

That's the unsaponified soap. It burns like crazy if it gets on your skin. Once it hardens, it has gone through a chemical change. Now the lye is no longer lye.

@Mindy56743 2 жыл бұрын

Is this the strong soap that grandma used to wash clothes on the washboard?

@cassaundra.jewell 4 жыл бұрын

Anyone watching this-DO NOT USE SOAP IN YOUR LAUNDRY!! Unless you physically scrub your clothes like they did in the olden days it will gunk your clothes and they will never get clean!