Solid Lard Candles
alum
1/4
lb. saltpetre
1/4
lb. lard
3 lbs.
Dissolve 1/4 lb. of alum,
and 1/4 lb. of saltpetre in
1/2 a pint of water on a
slow fire; then take 3 lbs.
of lard cut into small
pieces, and put into the
pot with this solution,
stirring it constantly over
a very moderate fire until
the lard is all dissolved;
then let it simmer until
all steam ceases to rise,
and then at once remove it
from the fire. If you leave
it too long it will become
discoloured. These candles
are harder and better than
tallow.
NOTE:
More about these types of
candles can be downloaded
HERE
More about making
homemade
candles
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