Books, Home & Garden, Crafts & Hobbies, Candlemaking

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Robert J. Lang
Origami Zoo: An Amazing Collection of Folded Paper Animals
by St. Martin's Griffin (Paperback)

In Origami Zoo, two of the world's finest paper folders present an exciting collection of original origami animals. Their creatures, ranging from the exotic to the familiar, the elegant to the whimsical, will both inspire the beginner and challenge the most accomplished folder.Choose among the dolphin, penguin, swan, owl, goose, kangaroo, praying mantis, or even the mythical Pegasus or extinct wooly mammoth. Each of these thirty-seven new projects is true origami-folded from a single piece of paper with no cutting or gluing-and is complete with clear step-by-step diagrams, instructions, and a photograph of the finished model.Origami Zoo will challenge and delight anyone with a penchant for creating something wonderful out of (almost) nothing.

Kelly Ewing
Making Candles & Soaps For Dummies (For Dummies (Sports & Hobbies))
by For Dummies (Paperback)

Make floating candles, herbal soaps, and even a home spa Discover 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

Marie-Jeanne Abadie
The Everything Candlemaking Book: Create Homemade Candles in House-Warming Colors, Interesting Shapes, and Appealing Scents (Everything Series)
by Adams Media (Paperback)

A complete guide to making all kinds of candles at home. For pleasure or business, or indeed both, here is a comprehensive guide to the art of candlemaking including: Selecting the right materials; Choosing the right colours and ingredients for style, texture, scent, and more; Mastering techniques, such as chip, twisted, and applique; Using regular and special containers; and much, much more

Sandie Lea
Encyclopedia Of Candlemaking Techniques: A Step-by-step Visual Directory
by Running Press (Hardcover)

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.

Vanessa-Ann
Candlemaking for the First Time
by Sterling/Chapelle (Hardcover)

“This guide for beginners...contains basic techniques in the question-and-answer format....Projects include the currently trendy multiwick candles and candles with embedded materials. This is a useful addition to general crafts collections.”—Library Journal. “How-tos, basic techniques, and enhanced projects, followed by a gallery of ideas....Venture to try any one of these 30 projects.... Master the ABCs by way of this handy book.”—Booklist.

Gary V. Guy
Easy-to-Make Candles
by Dover Publications (Paperback)

You can make attractive decorative candles yourself, and this book shows you how. Make block, layer and mottled candles; hurricane, abstract and glow-through candles; sand, taper and applique candles; water candles, many more. Easy-to-follow instructions guide you every step of the way. 82 illustrations visualize important points. Glossary. Index.

Sue Heaser
Big Book of Candles
by North Light Books (Paperback)

Making candles is a popular kitchen table-top craft, they are inexpensive and enjoyable to make and require little specialized equipment. The end results can be beautiful accessories for the modern home and can create an immediate atmosphere in a room. "The Big Book of Candles" includes over 40 projects covering a range of techniques and materials from dipping and hand-rolling to creating moulded candles with attractive inclusions. There are also ideas for decorating candles and a range of outdoor projects. From pretty star chunk candles to delicately scented coconut shell, there should be something to suit every taste. The book contains enough variety and designes to give fresh ideas to the experienced candlemaker as well as the beginner.

Dawn Cusick, Chris Rankin
Gel Candles: Creative & Beautiful Candles to Make
by Lark Books (Paperback)

Norma Coney
The Complete Candlemaker: Techniques, Projects, and Inspirations
by Lark Books (NC) (Hardcover)

Gloria Nicol
The Complete Book of Candles: Creative Candle-Making, Candleholders and Decorative Displays
by Lorenz Books (Hardcover)

Inspriatioal ideas for creating enchantment by candlelight. A complete practical guide to making candles, from melting, scenting, dipping and twisting to elaborate decorative effects. Creative ideas for candleholders of all kinds, with projects for candlesticks, chandeliers and lanterns to light up your home and yard.

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