Adventist Youth Honors Answer Book/Making soap

Re-edited info from Do-It-Yourself/Soap on WikiBooks.

Making soap
Equipment
 * Any sort of animal or vegetable fat.
 * Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH), also known as lye.
 * Glass beaker and stirring rod.
 * Bunsen burner or other means of heating solution.
 * Mold for making soap bars (any flexible plastic container).
 * Vinegar, just in case.

What to do


 * 1) Place 16 oz. of any fat, such as oil or butter in a beaker.
 * 2) In another container add 2.1 oz. (59.5 g) of Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) to 6 oz. (170g) of water (do not add water to Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) - it will splatter) stir to dissolve and let cool to 110 F.
 * 3) Melt fat under low heat to 110 °F (49 °C) and add the Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) solution while stirring until the base has completely reacted with the fat (about 20 to 30 minutes)
 * 4) Pour the mixture into molds.
 * 5) Let this cool and sit for a day or two. Let the soap cakes cure for three weeks before using.

Additional Soapmaking References
 * History and Process of Soap Making
 * Cold process for Soapmaking
 * Melt and Pour process for Soapmaking
 * Rebatching technique

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