DIY Tallow Products

Make your own natural products with beef tallow. From skincare to candles, each recipe includes step-by-step instructions.

15 DIY Projects

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 tallow · beeswax · coconut oil

Easy · 45 minutes

Whipped Body Butter

Shelf life: 6 months

beef tallow · shea butter · coconut oil

Intermediate · 2 hours + 4-6 weeks cure

Tallow Soap

Shelf life: 2+ years

beef tallow · lye (sodium hydroxide) · distilled water

Easy · 1 hour + overnight set

Tallow Candles

Shelf life: indefinite

beef tallow · cotton wick · essential oils (optional)

Easy · 30 minutes

Lotion Bars

Shelf life: 1 year

beef tallow · beeswax · coconut oil

Easy · 20 minutes

Face Cream

Shelf life: 3-6 months

beef tallow · jojoba oil · rosehip oil

Easy · 1 hour

Healing Salve

Shelf life: 1 year

beef tallow · olive oil · beeswax

Easy · 30 minutes

Shaving Cream

Shelf life: 6 months

beef tallow · coconut oil · shea butter

Easy · 20 minutes

Natural Deodorant

Shelf life: 6 months

beef tallow · coconut oil · baking soda

Easy · 25 minutes

Working Hands Cream

Shelf life: 6 months

beef tallow · lanolin · beeswax

Easy · 20 minutes

Cracked Heel Balm

Shelf life: 1 year

beef tallow · beeswax · tea tree oil

Easy · 15 minutes

Under Eye Cream

Shelf life: 3 months

beef tallow · rosehip oil · vitamin E

Easy · 20 minutes

Hair Pomade

Shelf life: 1 year

beef tallow · beeswax · coconut oil

Easy · 15 minutes

Leather Conditioner

Shelf life: 2+ years

beef tallow · beeswax · neatsfoot oil (optional)

Easy · 15 minutes

Wood Polish & Furniture Wax

Shelf life: indefinite

beef tallow · beeswax · lemon essential oil (optional)