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Deer fat?

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sleek:
I use it to waterpriof my bows. Love the stuff. Mix with 25% bees wax to make ut a better harder consistency.

BowEd:
Mixing with bees wax I've made many hand dipped candles from it.They burn very very long.Otherwise I let the local birds here in the winter eat it.

Hawkdancer:
Ed,
What ratio do you use for candles?  Right now, I just use straight beeswax.
Hawkdancer

BowEd:
Yes Hawk I've made them straight beeswax also.Good long burning candles for sure.I don't measure much but I'd say 1/4 tallow to 3/4 bees wax.You don't want then too soft to burn too fast.

Pat B:
I like the idea of giving some to the birds. That fat can be a life saver in the lean winter months.   :G

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