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Beyond the Harvest: Deer Tallow Balms & Candles
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Midtown Community Garden
1471 N. Benton Ave
Springfield, MO 65802
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You harvested the deer and the steak's 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. 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 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 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. Hairnet will be provided and CLOSED TOES SHOES ARE REQUIRED. We will emphasize clean handling and food grade practices to avoid contamination. This workshop is ideal for hunters, homesteaders, and anyone interested in traditional and low waste living. Come ready to learn practical skills that honor the whole animal. Park and meet in front of the Midtown Community Garden House, 1471 N Benton Ave. From there, we will walk across the street 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 Thursday, December 3, 2026.
Age Policy:

All registrants for this event must be between 10 and 99 years of age by 12/3/2026.