Homemade Lye Soap

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   Empty can of lye in water.

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   Stir slowly until lye is dissolved. Allow to stand until lye is completely dissolved and the water is just barely lukewarm.

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   (The lye heats the water.) Pour grease into large stone bowl or enamel container.

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   Using wooden spoon or stick, slowly stir while pouring dissolved lye mixture into grease, stirring constantly.

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   Stir for 15 minutes until mixture begins to get thick.

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   If soap thickens before time is up, pour into molds lined with wax paper.

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