Lye concentration
by AKIN
(US)
All your recipes show lye in grams, ounces, etc. But does not mention status of the lye. Is the lye solid (100%)? 50% solution? or anything different?
--akin
Answer:
Lye (sodium hydroxide) for soap making comes in bead or flake form and is added to the water to create a lye solution.
Cathy
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