Hand Soap

by Ruby Viola Kotter Freeman

1 can lye

1/2 c. ammonia

1/2 c. borax

2 oz. lanolin

4 t. rose oil, oil of lavender or pine oil

3 T. finely ground oatmeal

11 c. melted strained fat

5 c. soft or rain water

1/3 c. sugar

3 oz. glycerin

Don't use aluminum pot.  Add to water the lye, ammonia, borax and sugar.  Stir to cool.  Slowly pour into fat and stir thoroughly.  Pour into box lined with wet cloth.  Let harden