How Do You Make Biodiesel Glycerin Soap?
Purchasing your favorite brand of soap is, as easy as ticking an item off your weekly shopping list at the supermarket. But learning how to make bio-diesel glycerin soap at home can be lots of fun and give you a sense of achievement. Here’s how to produce 3 gallons of your own brand of soap that you can call whatever you wish. Strain the glycerin. Heat the glycerin in the pot to 175 degrees F until it melts to remove excess ethanol (150 degrees F to remove excess methanol). Use a good strainer to remove any impurities. The straining process may either be done with an old pair of pantyhose, or a strainer, such as the ones used to strain vegetable oil by restaurants. Heat the water to 100 degrees F. Add the lye to the water and stir well until it is fully dissolved. Add the water and lye mixture to the glycerin. Continue heating for about 10 minutes while stirring the mixture simultaneously. Allow another 10 minutes until you observe slight foaming of the mixture and the formation of soa
