Reading Time: 5 minutes Create simple lye soap recipes and learn how to make soap with lye at home with these four scented variations. by Jenny Underwood One of my favorite things is making my own items to replace store-bought ones. It gives me a wonderful sense of accomplishment, is healthier, and usually saves me money. Making enough soap to last our family of six a year was one such thing, and this is my favorite way to make it! First off, you’ll need some supplies.