Soap making was an important part of pioneer life. Very rarely did a family have store bought soap of any kind. In early days, lye for soap was made by pouring boiling water over wood ashes, then straining it. When I first started making soap I could buy Red Devil Lye from the grocery store. This product was removed from the shelves 3 years ago. Without lye you cannot make soap. If you google "where to buy lye for making soap" you can locate supplier for this necessary ingredient. I have made soap many time. It is not difficult, although it was intimidating the first couple of times I made it. This is all I use now. It feels so much nicer and in the winter months I don't get itchy skin. Nothing like a big ole stack of homemade soap!
I want to make some of this. I love the smell of the stuff you make. Your blog changes look great!
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