Making lye from wood ash

Have you ever had a go at making your own soap? It's easier than you might think. Just follow our step by step instructions and you will soon be using your own Wood Ash Soap. #DIY #woodash #homesteading #selfsufficient

By: Gabe Garms On our campus, we constantly have our wood burning stoves going throughout the winter months and we generate quite a lot of ash. This is great because this wood ash can be turned into lye, which is one of the primary ingredients in soap. Lye is also commercially used to clean drains

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.

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.

Whether you are a prepper, cultivating lost arts, or are really into DIY, making homemade soap from ashes is a great skill to have.

What can wood ash be used for? Don't dump your ashes after a fire because there are several uses for wood ash. You can reuse wood ash for your garden and even f…

Unlock the untapped potential of wood ash: discover the secrets to turning waste into wonder, harnessing its diverse applications for a brighter, more sustainable future. Reusing the ash left over from burning wood as a useful resource is known as “wood ash recycling,” and it is a sustainable practice. Recycling wood ash has several advantages […]

Lye is an alkaline solution that's often used for washing, making soaps, and curing certain foods.

Wood ash from your fireplace or wood stove may seem like a waste product, but there are a surprising number of ways to use wood ash.

Wood ash, the magical residue of fire, holds the power to transform odors, fortify plants, and unlock hidden potentials with its versatile properties.