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Homemade Tallow Candles

Homemade tallow candles are so inexpensive to make, and provide a wonder toxin-free alternative to modern-day candles.
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Keyword: Homemade, Tallow, Tallow Candle
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Setting Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 oz
Author: S Jones

Ingredients

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Place the tallow in a glass bowl or jar and then into a double boiler until melted. This step can also be done in a microwave.
    Homemade Tallow Candles melting the tallow
  • Once melted, allow the tallow to cool down for around 15 minutes.
  • While waiting, gently warm the jars and then attach the wicks to the bottom of the jars.
    Homemade Tallow Candles placing the wick into the jars
  • Use two pencils to hold the wick in place or you can use a hot glue gun or sticky dots to hold the wick in place.
  • If using essential oils, then this is the time to add them and mix thoroughly.
    Homemade Tallow Candles adding essential oils which are optional
  • Pour the mixture into the warm glass jars.
    Homemade Tallow Candles pouring the tallow into the jars
  • Allow the candles to harden completely, then trim the wick.
    Homemade Tallow Candles hand holding candle
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