This past school year our family took a deep dive into pioneer life. One fictional pioneer account that we read referred to the making of soap with lye made from wood ash and rain water.

The process of making lye from wood ash is surprisingly straightforward, requiring only a few simple materials. The key component is hardwood ash.

Learn how to make lye the old-fashioned way, using hardwood ashes and rainwater. The process is somewhat intricate and time-consuming.

If you've ever wanted to learn how to make lye for soap the old-fashioned way with ashes, water, and a wooden barrel, we've got you covered. Check out our step-by-step guide.

Now, soap making in the woods can be an almost automatic thing. Anyone who’s done much camping knows that — if you throw some white ashes from a hardwood fire into your frying pan after dinner — the lye in the ash will combine with the fat from the cooking to make a crude soap. This works fine for rough-washing tin plates and hunting knives, but there are times when even the most ornery outdoorsman needs bar soap. We were no exception and — thanks to our instructors — soon became adept at…

How to make homemade lye water for use in recipes such as Pretzels and Mooncakes. Recipe with step-by-step photos.

Learn how to make homemade tallow soap without lye for natural skincare that promotes healthy skin. This step-by-step guide shows you how to create nourishing, chemical-free soap using tallow, perfect for sensitive skin. Making your own tallow soap is an easy and eco-friendly way to care for your skin with all-natural ingredients. Whether you're new to soap-making or experienced, this simple method will help you craft soap that leaves your skin feeling soft and moisturized. Start your…

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Want to make soap but worried about working with lye? Here's how to make soap without lye! (aka melt and pour soap)

This guide includes evertying you need to know about lye. What is is, is it dangerous, how to make it and where to get it.