Olive Oil? Lye?

[diynewbie]

Hello fellow soap makers! Has anyone ever used the below brand of Olive Oil (see photo) from Sam’s Club? Also, any recommendations and/or suggestions on where to purchase lye from last minute/locally in terms of national chain stores? I typically order my oils and lye from BB or WSP and just realized I’m extremely low on both and I want to try and get a batch done later this evening. Thanks in advance!

 

[~Dragonfly~]

I've used lye from Ace Hardware. I've never used that particular brand of olive oil so can't help you there, other than I don't see why you couldn't use it. I generally use the Costco brand of regular olive oil and haven't had any problems.

 

[diynewbie]

I've used lye from Ace Hardware. I've never used that particular brand of olive oil so can't help you there, other than I don't see why you couldn't use it. I generally use the Costco brand of regular olive oil and haven't had any problems.

Awesome! There’s actually a Ace Hardware about 20 mins from me. Thank you!

 

[Zing]

In Chicago I got Roebic lye from Lowes. In Minneapolis I get Roebic from Menards.

 

[diynewbie]

In Chicago I got Roebic lye from Lowes. In Minneapolis I get Roebic from Menards.

Thanks Zing!

I've used lye from Ace Hardware. I've never used that particular brand of olive oil so can't help you there, other than I don't see why you couldn't use it. I generally use the Costco brand of regular olive oil and haven't had any problems.

Would this happen to be the brand you purchase from Ace with great success? I’ve read thru the reviews and others have mentioned using it for CPS but I wanted to be sure.

 

[~Dragonfly~]

Mine has 100% Lye in yellow on the front but otherwise the label looks the same

 

[diynewbie]

Mine has 100% Lye in yellow on the front but otherwise the label looks the same

Got it. Thanks again!

 

[~Dragonfly~]

Got it. Thanks again!

Your picture says lye based. Just make sure the one you get is the right one

 

[diynewbie]

View attachment 68179

Awesome! Thanks so much.

 

[mx5inpenn]

View attachment 68179

This is what I use all the time. I can purchase it locally at Ace Hardware for much less than I can get anything else.

 

[lucycat]

I use Sam's olive oil but buy the one labeled 100% pure olive oil, mild flavor. It is a lighter color which I prefer as well as cheaper.

 

[TheGecko]

I use Olive Oil from Costco, but save the EVO for cooking.

You can also order Essential Depot Sodium Hydroxide from Amazon. That is where I got mine from until I found a local soap supplier.

 

[Shirley-D]

Yup! That's the one from Ace Hardware I use too. Had no problems with it and get it for free .
Hubby gets his pool and garden supplies there and they send out coupons for $5-$15 off. He knows that every time he gets $$$off coupons to automatically get lye with it. Good guy!

 

[desiredcreations]

View attachment 68179



Your picture says lye based. Just make sure the one you get is the right one

I have been using the Rooto 100% lye as well. I checked the MSDS sheet on this product, just to make sure.