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Add the Lye-Water

Adding the Lye Water

Adding the Lye Water

David Fisher
It's time to add the lye-water solution to the oils. So, put on your gloves and goggles. I know it looks like frosting, but it's about to become caustic raw soap!

Once all of the oils are delightfully whipped together, slowly add your lye-water, a few tablespoons at a time. Keep whipping gently, being careful not to splash any of the lye-water or soap out of the mixing bowl. Once all of the lye water is in the soap, keep whipping.

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