Candle making basics : all the skills and tools you need to get started / Eric Ebeling, editor ; Scott Ham, candle maker and consultant ; Photography by Alan Wycheck ; Revised by Sandy Allison.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780811718363
- Physical Description: 184 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
- Edition: Second edition.
- Publisher: Guilford, Connecticut : Stackpole Books, [2018]
- Copyright: ©2018
Content descriptions
General Note: | Revised edition of Basic candle making. c2002. |
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (page 182). |
Formatted Contents Note: | Candle making materials and equipment -- A good work environment -- Candle safety -- Basic container candle -- Basic molded candle -- Basic dipped candle -- Basic rolled beeswax candle -- Gallery. |
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Subject: | Candlemaking. |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Town of Orford Libraries.
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Summary
Candle Making Basics
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 and help you avoid common mistakes. 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 work space, and working safely and effectively, as well as suggested shopping lists and information on scents and dyes. New edition includes a gallery of candle-making projects.