ere is the result of an arts and sciences evening making tallow candles. Tallow candles were a common source of light throughout the medieval period. They were cheeper than beeswax, but in every other way less desirable.ere is the result of an arts and sciences evening making tallow candles. Tallow candles were a common source of light throughout the medieval period. They were cheeper than beeswax, but in every other way less desirable.
hey melt at a lower temperature, are more brittle, smell, burn with slightly less light and are prone to being eaten by rodents and dogs if they aren't locked away. They also leave a fatty residue on your hands after handling them.
here is no reason you'd ever want to use tallow candles over wax ones, unless you're wanting to research tallow candles! Except, possibly, that your candlesticks can be cleaned in the dishwasher with the rest of your feast gear.
Three easy steps: Finding tallow | Making wicks | Dipping the candles
Happy dipping! Sir Inigo Missaglia (Derek Tomes)