Soapmaking from Scratch: Woodash Lye

Sally Pointer • April 4, 2023

Sally Pointer

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Sally Pointer brings you objects, skills, and inspiration from the past, to enrich the future. Find my website at www.sallypointer.com Sally is a heritage educator, researcher, maker and demonstrator of traditional skills based in the UK, and works with museums and heritage organisations worldwide to promote an understanding of the past through hands on experience. She posts about ancient technology, craft skills, foraging, food, costuming and some of the adventures she goes on.

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Video Description

Part one of a series looking at the history, archaeology and practical creation of soap starting from ashes and fats. Today we are setting up a lye hopper to turn wood ash into a strong alkali suitable for soapmaking. I now have a 'buy me a coffee' page which helps fund my ongoing research and the making of these free videos. If you'd like to support me, please visit https://ko-fi.com/sallypointer Thank you!