Sonya-m Well-Known Member Joined Nov 24, 2014 Messages 1,574 Reaction score 1,412 Location Darlington, UK Mar 3, 2015 #1 I've been rendering some tallow but I'm not sure if I've burnt it or not. It doesn't smell burnt but I think it looks darker than I was expecting
I've been rendering some tallow but I'm not sure if I've burnt it or not. It doesn't smell burnt but I think it looks darker than I was expecting
Obsidian Well-Known Member Joined Jun 18, 2013 Messages 10,930 Reaction score 9,597 Location Idaho, USA Mar 3, 2015 #2 how many times have you washed it? Mine is usually a lighter yellow. After rendering, I wash it at least once more but twice is better.
how many times have you washed it? Mine is usually a lighter yellow. After rendering, I wash it at least once more but twice is better.
L lionprincess00 Supporting Member Joined Jul 21, 2014 Messages 1,680 Reaction score 1,130 Mar 3, 2015 #3 Can't say for sure. Maybe?? I'd cool it 100% hard, then remelt it with my method. It if remains Brown after a good render, I'd say it burned some. Trial and error it to see how it performs after another render with water.
Can't say for sure. Maybe?? I'd cool it 100% hard, then remelt it with my method. It if remains Brown after a good render, I'd say it burned some. Trial and error it to see how it performs after another render with water.
Sonya-m Well-Known Member Joined Nov 24, 2014 Messages 1,574 Reaction score 1,412 Location Darlington, UK Mar 4, 2015 #4 Thanks guys, it doesn't smell burnt but am going to wash it using your method.