Candle  Making

Hale Farm & Village

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  • People traditionally made candles in the Fall, using tallow (animal fat) from the farm animals they had just butchered.

     
  • Candles were used sparingly.  Houses were much darker than today.

     
  • The wax is melted to a temperature of 140-160 degrees.

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