Don’t Lick the Spoon: The Wild Truth About Lye and Soap Making: By Jacob Gregory (The Soapwright's Codex Book 1)

Don’t Lick the Spoon: The Wild Truth About Lye and Soap MakingBook One of The Soapwright’s CodexLye: it’s the caustic, misunderstood antihero of the soapmaking world. One moment it’s melting through metal, the next it’s creating silky bars of lavender delight. What gives?In Don’t Lick the Spoon, we peel back the goggles and dive deep into the fiery truth about sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, and their essential roles in soapmaking. This isn’t your average how-to—this is part science, part cautionary tale, and part soap-slinger's confessional.Written with humor, honesty, and an unwavering commitment to safety, this book covers:The different forms of lye—and which ones are safe to useThe shocking (and sometimes hilarious) history of lyeWhat actually happens when lye meets oil (hint: it’s chemistry, not magic)How to work safely without turning your kitchen into a crime sceneWhether you're a beginner staring at your first batch or a seasoned soapmaker looking to deepen your knowledge, this guide delivers hard facts with a wink, a warning, and a whole lot of suds.This is your official warning: don’t lick the spoon. But definitely read the book. Read more