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    Castor Oil Soap

    Pure castor oil soap for Turkey red dyeing. Made to try to be as neutral as possible without excess alkali or oil (the -3% superfat tries to take into account the impurity of the lye that is being used). Note that pure castor oil traces very quickly, so immersion blender should not be used!
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    Degumming Soap

    Pure olive oil soap for degumming silk. Made to try to be as neutral as possible without excess alkali or oil (the -3% superfat tries to take into account the impurity of the lye that is being used).
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    Castor Oil Soap - Liles

    This is the recipe Liles uses for castor oil soap in The Art and Craft of Natural Dyeing. He cuts it up and dissolves it in 2 gallons distilled water to make the 'oil' for turkey red dyeing, but says it is too alkaline and acid must be added to get pH to 8-9.
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