Guest guest Posted March 29, 2006 Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 I'm planning to go pick up some lye at the chemical supply place that Lizz and Jeanine gave me the lead on. They emailed me with a quote and told me it is flake lye. I've always used the beads (crystals) so I'm wondering if there's any great difference. I'd hate to buy 100 lbs. of flakes and then not like working with it. Anybody? Also, I've never bought from a chemical supply business before. They acted like I could just show up whenever. Is that really how it works? You don't have to place an order, just stop in and buy like a store? I'll probably call them tomorrow just to be sure before I drive up there Friday afternoon but thought someone could fill me in. Thanks! Katy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 30, 2006 Report Share Posted March 30, 2006 Katy, I've never used flake lye before but I do remember a conversation once in one of my groups about it vs granulated lye. The flake lye apparently didnt " jump around " when you were trying to work with it, but other than that it was same. Just as long as your measuring it by weight and not volume. Shaye Anybody? Also, I've never bought from a chemical supply business before. They acted like I could just show up whenever. Is that really how it works? You don't have to place an order, just stop in and buy like a store? I'll probably call them tomorrow just to be sure before I drive up there Friday afternoon but thought someone could fill me in. Thanks! Katy -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.3.3/296 - Release Date: 3/29/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 30, 2006 Report Share Posted March 30, 2006 Yeah, I measure by weight. If it's easier to work with then I'll be thrilled. Thanks Shaye! Katy Shaye wrote: >Katy, I've never used flake lye before but I do remember a conversation once >in one of my groups about it vs granulated lye. The flake lye apparently >didnt " jump around " when you were trying to work with it, but other than >that it was same. Just as long as your measuring it by weight and not >volume. > >Shaye > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 30, 2006 Report Share Posted March 30, 2006 Hi Katy, Never used the flakes, so I don't know the comparison. Maybe they aren't as staticy. I use the beads and always wipe the outside of my container with a dryer sheet so the crystals don't hop around. I do purchase from a chemical supply company here in Albany--- crystals ($30 for 50 lbs.), and they don't require pre order, but they do have specific hours for pick up---I think 10am to 2pm. If you haven't asked already, make sure the place you are going to is available for pick up at the time you will be there. They used to just write up a receipt. Now they are required to have you complete a simple form. Our place is very " soaper friendly " . > I've never > bought from a chemical supply business before. They acted like I could > just show up whenever. Is that really how it works? You don't have to > place an order, just stop in and buy like a store? > Katy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 31, 2006 Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 Thanks ! I went there this afternoon but called ahead so they were ready for me. I think they had the bead lye there too so I'm wondering if the guy quoted me on the flake because it was more expensive or something. I never asked about the bead. I paid $1 a lb. for the flake. Oh well. At least I've got it now and can soap like crazy this weekend! I've been anxious to get back at it! Thanks again! Katy K wrote: >Hi Katy, Never used the flakes, so I don't know the comparison. >Maybe they aren't as staticy. I use the beads and always wipe the >outside of my container with a dryer sheet so the crystals don't hop >around. > >I do purchase from a chemical supply company here in Albany--- >crystals ($30 for 50 lbs.), and they don't require pre order, but >they do have specific hours for pick up---I think 10am to 2pm. If >you haven't asked already, make sure the place you are going to is >available for pick up at the time you will be there. They used to >just write up a receipt. Now they are required to have you complete >a simple form. Our place is very " soaper friendly " . > > > >-- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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