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After the Harvest: Deer Tallow Balms & Candles
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Springfield Community Garden
1471 N. Benton Ave
Springfield, MO 65802
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You harvested the deer. You have the steaks ready for dinner. BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE! Why not make some lotions, potions and light? Balms and candles are an easy way to utilize tallow. Together, we will learn easy, low waste ways to use deer fat by making a soothing heel balm and a hand poured candle. This two-hour, semi hands on workshop covers safe rendering and straining techniques, simple balm formulation/making, and candle making methods that you can repeat at home. Participants will discuss how to work with frozen deer fat brought from their own harvests or with fat provided by instructors for demonstration. Pre-rendered tallow will be the main material we use. Storage, labeling, and basic shelf-life considerations for tallow products. Everyone will make and take home a sample jar of heel balm and one tea light candle. A printed handout will include directions for heel balm, body butter, candles, and fire starters so you can recreate the projects at home. Please wear old clothes and bring an apron if you have one. Hairnet will be provided and CLOSED TOES SHOES ARE REQUIRED. If you want, bring frozen fat from your harvested deer to add to the class melting pot. After skinning, remove the hard, waxy fat from the back and around the kidneys, freeze it, and bring it to class. We will emphasize clean handling and food grade practices to avoid contamination. This workshop is ideal for hunters, homesteaders, and anyone interested in traditional crafts and low waste living. No prior experience is required. Come ready to learn practical skills that honor the whole animal. Park and meet in front of the Community Garden House. From there, we will walk to the Community Kitchen. *Please be aware that email updates can go to spam; please check your spam folder and add us to your safe senders to ensure you receive cancellations and updates* Stacia Skinner
Cancellation Policies:

You must cancel your registration before Friday, January 23, 2026.
Age Policy:

All registrants for this event must be between 10 and 99 years of age by 1/23/2026.