Tallow Candle
Discover how to make a homemade tallow candle using a simple DIY recipe with essential oils! These natural beef tallow candles make great diy gifts, are a healthy alternative to traditional fragrance candles. Learn how to use homemade tallow for wax crafts and natural living. Whether you're exploring lard candles, or homemade candles for aromatherapy, this step-by-step tutorial will help you craft a beautiful, long-lasting tallow candle with an easy recipe with added essential oils for scent.
Equipment
- Candle Making Kit optional but very convenient
Ingredients
- 4 ounces rendered tallow
- 150 drops essential oils optional
Instructions
- Melt the tallow in a glass jar and slowly heat in a double broiler until melted. You can also do this in the microwave.
- Once melted, allow it to cool for 15 minutes.
- Then add in your essential oils, if using.
- Secure the wick in your container using the wick holder from the candle-making kit. Carefully pour the melted tallow into the container, making sure the wick stays centered.
- Allow the candle to cool and harden completely at room temperature. This usually takes a few hours.
- Once the candle has hardened, trim the wick to about ¼ inch.
Notes
You don’t have to use essential oils, only if you want to. These tallow candles are great in emergencies.