where to get lye

clownking99 · Aug 5, 2015

Im very concerned picking up the package/bottle of lye
Can anyone tell me exactly which brand to use and attach a photo so its dummy proof?

Ive done heat and pour soap before, this will be my first attempt

I got everything but the lye.
Great looking forum, looking forward to contributing!

clownking99 · Aug 5, 2015

So far ive picked up unrefined organic coconut oil and palm oil

IrishLass · Aug 5, 2015

I've been buying mine online since my local Lowe's stopped carrying the brand I had been using for years: Roebic brand. Other Lowe's across the country may still carry it. It depends on the location. The bottle says on the back label that it is 100% sodium hydroxide, (which is what it should say if you want the right stuff to make soap). http://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/roebic-heavy-duty-crystal-drain-opener-2-lb

Other's soapers say you can still get a brand called Rooto from Ace Hardware (also listed as being 100% sodium hydroxide). Apparently, you can also buy it from Walmart online: http://www.walmart.com/ip/100-Lye-Drain-Opener/38691438

IrishLass

Nevada · Aug 5, 2015

essential depot

shunt2011 · Aug 5, 2015

Ace- Rooto is what I started with. I got my last 64 lbs from Essential Depot and some get it from The Lye Guy. You can also order it from WSP and Nature's Garden in smaller quantities.

Welcome to the forum!

zolveria · Aug 5, 2015

He is so cheap buy 5 get 1 free and they are 32 oz too 26.25 for 6 of them

Buy Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH)
Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH)

Bulk buy special! Buy 6 and 1 is FREE! Add 6 containers of Sodium Hydroxide to your cart, and you'll only be charged for 5. Scroll down for details.

http://www.thelyeguy.com/store.php?crn=211

clownking99 said:
Im very concerned picking up the package/bottle of lye
Can anyone tell me exactly which brand to use and attach a photo so its dummy proof?

Ive done heat and pour soap before, this will be my first attempt
I got everything but the lye.
Great looking forum, looking forward to contributing!

Susie · Aug 5, 2015

We are all assuming you live in the US. If you don't, please specify your country to get better answers for your part of the world.

vmakkers · Aug 5, 2015

I've purchased lye from Nature's Garden and my current 8lbs is from Bulk Apothecary. Lye guy and BA are pretty close in price but it may depend on where you live for shipping costs which is a factor. I do prefer NG's lye over BA's because BA's is extremely small. NG has it in bead form too just not as small.