15 DIY Projects
DIY Tallow Products
Make your own natural products with beef tallow. From skincare to candles, each recipe includes step-by-step instructions.
Each project includes ingredients, equipment, step-by-step instructions, and pro tips. From beginner-friendly lip balms to advanced leather conditioners, find the perfect tallow DIY for your skill level.
easy 30 minutes
Lip Balm
Shelf life: 1 year
beef tallowbeeswaxcoconut oil
Read More → easy 45 minutes
Whipped Body Butter
Shelf life: 6 months
beef tallowshea buttercoconut oil
Read More → intermediate 2 hours + 4-6 weeks cure
Tallow Soap
Shelf life: 2+ years
beef tallowlye (sodium hydroxide)distilled water
Read More → easy 1 hour + overnight set
Tallow Candles
Shelf life: indefinite
beef tallowcotton wickessential oils (optional)
Read More → easy 30 minutes
Lotion Bars
Shelf life: 1 year
beef tallowbeeswaxcoconut oil
Read More → easy 20 minutes
Face Cream
Shelf life: 3-6 months
beef tallowjojoba oilrosehip oil
Read More → easy 1 hour
Healing Salve
Shelf life: 1 year
beef tallowolive oilbeeswax
Read More → easy 30 minutes
Shaving Cream
Shelf life: 6 months
beef tallowcoconut oilshea butter
Read More → easy 20 minutes
Natural Deodorant
Shelf life: 6 months
beef tallowcoconut oilbaking soda
Read More → easy 25 minutes
Working Hands Cream
Shelf life: 6 months
beef tallowlanolinbeeswax
Read More → easy 20 minutes
Cracked Heel Balm
Shelf life: 1 year
beef tallowbeeswaxtea tree oil
Read More → easy 15 minutes
Under Eye Cream
Shelf life: 3 months
beef tallowrosehip oilvitamin E
Read More → easy 20 minutes
Hair Pomade
Shelf life: 1 year
beef tallowbeeswaxcoconut oil
Read More → easy 15 minutes
Leather Conditioner
Shelf life: 2+ years
beef tallowbeeswaxneatsfoot oil (optional)
Read More → easy 15 minutes
Wood Polish & Furniture Wax
Shelf life: indefinite
beef tallowbeeswaxlemon essential oil (optional)
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