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Step 3 of 14 · Cold Process Soap Bars for Beginners

Weigh lye and distilled water separately

Weigh lye and distilled water separately — step 3 of 14 in Cold Process Soap Bars for Beginners. Calculator gives exact grams. Pour lye into water in ventilated area, stir until clear. Fumes — step back. Solution hits ~80°C — normal.

Ice bath under lye container if room is hot.
Ice bath under lye container if room is hot.

Free beauty & grooming tip: Weigh lye and distilled water separately (step 3 of 14 from "Cold Process Soap Bars for Beginners").

Calculator gives exact grams. Pour lye into water in ventilated area, stir until clear.

Fumes — step back. Solution hits ~80°C — normal.

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