Make classic, spiral, colored candles, container, perfumed, and floating candles. Here is a complete how-to guide to help you produce any size, shape, color, scent, and style candle, even floating candles. Lavish color photos demonstrate how to use candles in a variety of inspiring settings. This book charts the development and use of candles through the ages and provides insight into the different techniques and materials in use today. Also includes basic candlemaking instructions.
Styles range from rustic to seasonal to sophisticated.
A comprehensive guide to making and displaying candles. The book explains the processes for dipping, molding, and rolling candles and provides creative suggestions for decorating and display. Three dozen projects incorporate everything from seashells to wooden spoons, vegetables to candies, yielding an impressive variety of candles and candleholders. Considered by many to be the bible of candlemaking. Illustrated with line drawings.