[MR] help with tallow candels

[David Chessler]

I recall that tallow candles always smell, no matter how refined, which is why
beeswax was preferred. There are other natural waxes that can be used
(bayberry, but that's a new world plant). Or scented oils can be added. I
think tallow also tends to be smokey. 

In other words, it's an interesting experiment or project, but probably not
one you'll care to make a habit.

------ Original Message ------
Received: Sat, 07 Mar 2009 07:38:52 PM EST
From: Alex Long <kyrilex at yahoo.com>
To: aureliadouessant at yahoo.com, Merry Rose <atlantia at atlantia.sca.org>
Subject: Re: [MR] help with tallow candels

> 
> If you're just looking for how to make it (that is, not searching for
documentation) then here's an article:
> http://candleandsoap.about.com/od/soapmakingoils/ss/rendertallow.htm
> 
> I've got another article about it somewhere, but I don't remember where...I
know that doesn't help you, sorry. But what I do remember about the article is
that it was cooked outdoors and was rendered several times before the tallow
was pure enough for candles. I *think* I remember reading that it should be
clear, which would turn pure white when it cools. But it was *strongly*
recommended to do your heating & rendering outdoors, due to the odor. I
wouldn't be surprised if outdoors is also a safety measure, since flashing is
certainly a possibility if it gets too hot. 
> 
> Hope this helps.
> 
> -- Ceara ní Néill 
> 
> 
> 
> --- On Sat, 3/7/09, Becky McEllistrem <bmcellis at yahoo.com> wrote:
> 
> From: Becky McEllistrem <bmcellis at yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: [MR] help with tallow candels
> To: atlantia at atlantia.sca.org
> Date: Saturday, March 7, 2009, 5:42 PM
> 
> 
> I'll have to go through my paper copies but if you can find a local license
of EEBO - Early English Books Online (usually at a university library - in WH
area Duke University has it) , you should find something.
> 
> If I can find the correct period spelling for tallow (I thought it was
tallaght but I'm not finding anything), that might help surfing the internet.
> 
> Rebecca
> 
> --- On Sat, 3/7/09, M M <aureliadouessant at yahoo.com> wrote:
> 
> > From: M M <aureliadouessant at yahoo.com>
> > Subject: [MR] help with tallow candels
> > To: atlantia at atlantia.sca.org
> > Date: Saturday, March 7, 2009, 12:55 PM
> > Hi All,
> > I'm trying to find a mid 14th C recipe for tallow candles.
> > Any suggestions?
> > Thanks,
> > Aurelia
> > 
> > 
> > 
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