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The Candlemaker's Companion: A Complete Guide to Rolling, Pouring, Dipping, and Decorating Your Own Candles  "Please, please, please, burn candles!" pleads Betty Oppenheimer. "Too many people save them, keep them wrapped up in a drawer or forever in the same centerpiece holder, never to be burned." If that isn't enough incentive to use candles, the rest of this thorough guide certainly provides it in the form of step-by-step instructions covering virtually all aspects of making rolled, poured, molded, dipped, and decorated candles--even candleholders. Though there are no photos, the line drawings are quite helpful, as are the crafting tips that--along with well-chosen candle-related quotes--fill the book's margins.Author: Betty Oppenheimer Paperback: 176 pages Company: Storey Publishing, LLC (2004-03-01) ISBN: 1580173667 List Price: $18.95 Amazon Price: $9.45 Used Price: $7.39 Making Candles & Soaps For Dummies (For Dummies (Sports & Hobbies))  Make floating candles, herbal soaps, and even a home spaDiscover the secrets of color, shape, and scent the fun and easy way? Whether you're a beginner or seasoned craftperson, this fun book offers everything you need to make beautiful, professional-looking candles and soaps at home. You get practical tips on dyeing and scenting wax, using unusual molds, adding embellishments to candles, working with soap ingredients, and even turning your hobby into a business! Discover How To: * Stock a safe & efficient work area * Work with all types of wax * Add color and scent to your projects * Make melt-and-pour soaps * Turn a hobby into a business Author: Kelly Ewing Paperback: 336 pages Company: For Dummies (2004-11-05) ISBN: 0764574086 List Price: $19.99 Amazon Price: $3.51 Used Price: $3.00 Basic Candle Making: All the Skills and Tools You Need to Get Started (Basic Books Series)  Step-by-step color photographs and descriptive detail make this book indispensable for beginners looking to create beautiful and functional scented candles on their very first try, and for experienced crafters who want to sharpen their skills. Precise instructions eliminate the guesswork that too often creeps into how-to books. Gleaned from the expertise of master candle makers, this guide presents everything a novice needs to know to get started crafting traditional tapers and molded candles, container and rolled beeswax candles, and interesting variations on each. Includes guidelines for buying tools and materials, preparing the workspace, and working safely and effectively, as well as suggested shopping lists. This book includes the contributions of veteran candle makers and crafters. Author: Eric Ebeling Spiral-bound: 104 pages Company: Stackpole Books (2002-10) ISBN: 081172476X List Price: $19.95 Amazon Price: $4.66 Used Price: $4.68 Candlemaking for Fun & Profit (For Fun & Profit)  Discover How to Profit from Your CraftHave you ever dreamed of learning the beautiful art of candlemaking? You can! Candlemaking For Fun & Profit was written with two purposes in mind: to teach you the basics of this fun craft and to show you how to turn these new skills into cash! Whether you've been crafting for years or are just getting started, you'll learn: ·The benefits and enjoyment of making candles ·The right materials, tools, and equipment to use ·How to create a special "crafting place" in your home ·Ways to sell your creations at craft shows, shops, and other outlets ·Craft-business basics, including pricing, record keeping, and copyrighting ·And much more! Includes 6 money-making projects you can create at home! Also: ·Candlemaking how-to's ·Fun and simple projects ·Home-business basics ·Helpful resource section Barbara Brabec, the For Fun & ProfitTM series editor, is one of the world's leading experts on crafting as a business and is the author of six books on the subject, including Creative Cash. She lives in Naperville, Illinois. Author: Michelle Espino Paperback: 336 pages Company: Prima Lifestyles (2000-07-27) ISBN: 0761520406 List Price: $19.99 Amazon Price: $11.92 Used Price: $11.87 Cut & Carve Candles: Beautiful Candles to Dip, Carve, Twist & Curl  From tapers with simple twisted ribbons of wax to an elaborate candle shaped like a lighthouse, these 20 cut-and-carve projects have a beautiful look all their own. Yet they’re simple to make: just dip a molded base candle into layers and layers of colored wax, then carve, twist, and curl patterns into the surface. Explore the many possibilities by learning all the basic cuts, from scrolls and bows to loops, and then combining them to create an infinite number of wonderful effects. Author: Dana Brooks Paperback: 96 pages Company: Lark Books (2004-11-01) ISBN: 1579904629 List Price: $9.95 Amazon Price: $1.99 Used Price: $1.98 The Everything Candlemaking Book: Create Homemade Candles in House-Warming Colors, Interesting Shapes, and Appealing Scents (Everything Series)  Author: Marie-Jeanne Abadie Paperback: 304 pages Company: Adams Media (2002-05-01) ISBN: 1580626238 List Price: $14.95 Amazon Price: $8.83 Used Price: $5.75 Encyclopedia Of Candlemaking Techniques: A Step-by-step Visual Directory  Relax and unwind in the warm and mesmerizing glow of candles! This visual A-to-Z directory delves into the wide range of designs and techniques for candlemaking. Features a step-by-step demonstration of how to handle the materials as well as a gallery of works by professional artists--to inspire readers to create their own unique designs. Alphabetically organized by materials and techniques. Author: Sandie Lea Hardcover: 160 pages Company: Running Press (1999-07-15) ISBN: 0762406011 List Price: $24.95 Amazon Price: $7.99 Used Price: $3.50 Making Hand-Dipped Candles: Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin A-192 (Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin, a-192)  Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.Author: Betty Oppenheimer Paperback: 32 pages Company: Storey Publishing, LLC (1999-01-04) ISBN: 1580172059 List Price: $3.95 Amazon Price: $2.79 Used Price: $2.63 Gel Candles: 40 Creative Projects  Candle gel is the hottest new product in candle crafting. This new product (95% mineral oil, 5% resin) is transparent, is extremely easy to clean up, and has a significantly longer burning time than traditional waxes. Author Kaila Westerman gives the basics of gel candle crafting in ten easy steps, then explores the endless possibilities for creating special effects with layers of color, swirls, bubbles, specialty molds, and embedments such as glass, botanicals, shells, stones, and pieces of solid paraffin candle wax. Readers can create candles that look like rainbows, aquariums, seascapes, playful sodas and other drinks, and more. Since gel candles cannot stand alone, each design is enhanced by wonderful whimsical, vintage, or even sophisticated containers.Author: C. Kalia Westerman Paperback: 144 pages Company: Storey Publishing, LLC (2001-09-01) ISBN: 158017390X List Price: $14.95 Amazon Price: $3.25 Used Price: $2.37 A Flicker of Doubt: A Candlemaking Mystery  After his ex-girlfriend is found dead, Harrison Black, owner of At Wick's End, finds out just how hot old flames-and a ruthless killer-can burn.Author: Tim Myers Paperback: 240 pages Company: Berkley (2006-06-06) ISBN: 0425210561 List Price: $6.99 Amazon Price: $2.60 Used Price: $1.54 |