[Jewelry making - Article 00144] - Re: [Orchid] [Source] Lye

[Michelle McClanan]

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>     For many purposes, such as saponification, they're equivalent. 

    Ahh, but they aren't even for saponification. Potash or potassium
    hydroxide is used to make liquid or paste soap. Lye or sodium
    hydroxide is used to make bar soap. 

Michelle
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