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title: How to make soap
date: "2003-04-23T12:00:00Z"
categories:
  - links
wp_id: 928
description: Learn how to create soap by combining specific oils with sodium hydroxide. This guide explains the fundamental chemistry and proportions needed to produce high-quality soap at home using common ingredients like lye and fats.
keywords: [soap making, sodium hydroxide, lye, chemistry, saponification, diy]
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[Soap is largely oil and NaOH](http://www.kuro5hin.org/story/2003/4/21/233825/180).