chuck_35550 Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 I went to buy some tallow and found out there is a shortage. Triple A said they are expecting a shipment any time. I have enough to last a little while longer but not at the rate I'm making soap. I really need to sell some of this stuff.Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitn Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 I haven't heard of a shortage here. I trade soap for tallow with a beef vendor at the farmers market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerJill Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Steve, if you can't find it locally, the tallow at Soaper's Choice is really beautiful quality. Make sure it's the 100% rendered beef fat, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck_35550 Posted October 12, 2010 Author Share Posted October 12, 2010 Thanks Jill. I was afraid that the govment had decided to crack down on yet another item used by handcrafters. Kinda getting paranoid, I guess. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuminousBoutique Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 not unjustified paranoia... considering how palm dissapeared from the shelves a few years ago. :rolleyes2 Like Americans arent capable of being responsible for what we do or do not put in our bodies...But I think tallow will always be around, maybe harder to source- like kitn does you'd have to go to a butcher.. but should always be available as long as we all love steaks and burgers so much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck_35550 Posted October 20, 2010 Author Share Posted October 20, 2010 (edited) Do you render the tallow or does the butcher? I hate to buy a 50 lb cube from Soapers Choice. How long is the shelf life for tallow? Thanks, Steve Edited October 20, 2010 by chuck_35550 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evergreen Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Essential Depot has tallow. It seems a little expensive but the shipping is included in the price: http://www.essentialdepot.com/servlet/the-Beef-Tallow-for-Soap-Making/CategoriesI buy lye from them--service was very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck_35550 Posted October 20, 2010 Author Share Posted October 20, 2010 I can get a 50 pound cube of tallow from Columbus for $40.00. I just don't need 50 pounds of tallow but it looks like nobody is getting anything anytime soon. I can always go back to my recipes withouth tallow. Went ahead and ordered cocoa butter and other stuff from Columbus but didn't grab the tallow. It would ship by itself anyway. This seems to be a problem with everyone out of stock on stuff way before the rush. Thanks, Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuminousBoutique Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 maybe check and see if anyone on the classies wants to split a case with you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissMori Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 American cattle farmers reduced their herds last year & this year due to the increase in the cost of feed, corn in particular. The corn is being used to make ethanol causing a shortage of feed, leading to a shortage of beef and tallow. Get ready for the cost of beef to go up substantially in the next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck_35550 Posted October 21, 2010 Author Share Posted October 21, 2010 My soaping group will do a big order in December. You just have to be creative in times like these. Thanks for the support guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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