TALLOW WORK:
Patterns and sculptures made with animal fat creating an eye- catching tallow piece is always time consuming, and should be planned well in advance. Such displays can be used over and over again but they should be covered with translucent wrap when not in use as dust tends to stick to them.
To be successful in the execution of a tallow display, the person making the display should have a model or a photograph of the piece to be made. In general a formula made up in the following proportions work well in tallow displays: 1/3 beeswax, 1/3
paraffin wax, 1/3 beef fat the quantity of fat may be increased to make it more pliable.
A solid secure wooden base must be used.
When deciding on the selection of a pattern for a tallow display piece, it is essential that the display piece chosen match the theme of the food design buffet. It is even more desirable, to select a pattern that may also fit into the décor theme of other buffets at a later date. Creating on eye-catching tallow piece is always time-consuming and should be planned well in advance.
A French restaurant serving a French buffet would add effectiveness to the presentation by displaying a bust of Napoleon or Escoffier or the Eiffel Tower. Such displays can be used over and over, but they should be covered with transparent wrap when not in use as dust tends to stick to them.
To be successful in the execution of a tallow display, it is essential that certain rules be followed. The person making the tallow display should have a photograph or model of the piece o be made. In general, a formula made up in the following proportions work well in tallow displays:
1/3 beeswax
1/3 paraffin
1/3 beef fat
The quantity of fat can be increased if a more pliable and workable mixture is needed, especially if the working area is cool, that is, below 65° F.
A solid structure and base for the tallow piece must be created, especially if the finished piece has to be transported. A wooden base with dowels and a rough structure made of Styrofoam, metal armature, and aluminum foils have been used