Glycerol???

[TanksHill]

Isn't glycerol used to make soap??? the only reason I ask is there is a post on my local craigslist where a man is looking to give away glycerol that is a bi product of his biodiesel production. Is it usable????

 

[smithx9]

Hi Tankshill....If you make soap, I would jump on this one....check out this information on using biodiesel glycerol in soap making.

http://www.ehow.com/how_4500441_make-biodiesel-glycerin-soap.html

I do cold process soaps, but I love the transparent soaps you can get using glycerin...

Good luck if you try it!

 

[kyrochka]

Wow! This is pretty neat, Smithx9. Does anyone know how to make lye?

 

[smithx9]

HI...it is so much easier just to purchase your lye from a source....at this time I can still find 16 ounce containers at my local grocery store
(never use Draino!!)....however....if it does get to the point that you/we need to be that much more self-sufficient....her is a great description of how to make you own lye....I may just try it myself!

http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Lye

Ain't the internet great....you can find anything you want on line somewhere....

 

[TanksHill]

I have never made my own soap. I will read that link you posted thanks. The guy said he had like 75 gallons. I can't imagine needing that much. Hummm???

 

[smithx9]

Making your own soap is really enjoyable! You can use the basic ingredients in your own kitchen...I started making soap when my oldest daughter did a science project on the chemistry of soap making..Have not used store bought soap since!

According to the post at e-how, you can use a couple of gallons glycerol at a time.

Take a big jump! Make some soap! e-mail me privately for some other links for great soap making tips if you'ld like..