Tag Archive: Tallow

How To Make Tallow Emergency Candles

How To Make Tallow Emergency Candles Tallow candles don’t sound good to us – a sooty wick burning in animal fat – but for centuries they were a reliable way of having some light after dark. Tallow was once widely used to make moulded candles before wax varieties became available…they’re a cheaper alternative and can …

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DIY Homesteader Soap Recipe With Goats Milk And Tallow

DIY Homesteader Soap Recipe  With Goats Milk And Tallow Goat milk soap is gentle to the skin. The milk delivers calcium to the skin, making it smoother and healthier. Homemade soap also contains glycerin, to help the skin retain its natural moisture. Glycerin is created naturally during the process of soap making. Commercial soap manufacturers …

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