LYE SOLUTION

HOW DO YOU MAKE LYE SOLUTION?

This is my lye solution in a mayonnaise bottle

Most of the soap making website say

when you make lye solution,
DO NOT ADD WATER INTO LYE !!

however, I DO THAT..

Why??? Am I crazy, do you think???

Because... I believe it is safe enough. Lye solution gets hot, yes, but how much? It would be around 80°C (It is about 175°F) usual room temperature is around 20°C,
so there is only 60°C difference. (actually this heat helps to dissolve lye perfectly.) I do not think a glass bottle will be destroyed by this temperature.

And there is benefit too.
When you add lye into water, lye could be remained on the surface of the container, isn't it annoying? It is for me.
I measure lye in the bottle and pour water into the bottle.
So there is no remaining lye, and I have only one bottle to take care of..

Clearly, lye solution is very dangerous to handle as everybody knows, so do as you believe the safe way. Put gloves and goggles on, mix lye and water in a well ventilated area.
As you can see my lye solution photo, I make this always outside.

**** I do not mean I recommend this way****




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