SillyKitty
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Just started my very first batch of soap. I got the lye from brambleberry, because I didn't want to take my chances with the stuff you can get from the hardware store.
But of course I have problems anyway. The lye dissolved completely into the water just fine, but it never seemed to react at all. No heating, no nothing. It just looks like normal, cold water to me.
I measured everything correctly. The water is distilled. I followed everything to a T and yet nada.
I can't find any answers as to why this would happen. Any ideas? I was really excited to start making soap but then of course something completely weird has to go and happen.
But of course I have problems anyway. The lye dissolved completely into the water just fine, but it never seemed to react at all. No heating, no nothing. It just looks like normal, cold water to me.
I measured everything correctly. The water is distilled. I followed everything to a T and yet nada.
I can't find any answers as to why this would happen. Any ideas? I was really excited to start making soap but then of course something completely weird has to go and happen.
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