Soapmaking Solutions is a term used to describe the process of creating soap from lyes, which are alkaline solutions made from sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide. Lyes are essential for soapmaking as they react with fats and oils to create soap. Soapmaking Solutions involve combining lyes with fats and oils to create a mixture that can be poured into molds and allowed to harden. The result is a bar of soap that can be used for cleaning and personal hygiene.