MAKING SOAP

Two essential ingredients are needed for soap, "oil and alkali".

The alkali can be made by burning wood or seaweed to produce ash.

The oil can be animal or vegtible.

HOW TO MAKE :

Wash the ash with water. Strain and boil with the oil. Simmer till the excess liquid evaporates. Allow to cool.

To make ther soap antiseptic, add pine resin.

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