Big Book of Candles [Paperback]

Sue Heaser (Author), Shona Wood (Photographer)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 2002

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.

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About the Author

Sue Heaser has extensive technical knowledge of making candles and is the author of The Encyclopedia of Candlemaking Techniques. She has published articles in Crafts Beautiful, Inspirations and Dollhouse Miniatures. She runs her own mail order business, selling polymer clay and candlemaking materials, from her home in Diss, Norfolk and regularly gives lectures and workshops on a wide range of craft subjects. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: North Light Books; First Edition edition (July 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1581803249
• ISBN-13: 978-1581803242
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #430,416 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Sue Heaser has worked professionally in crafts for over 25 years and is the author of thirteen major craft books. After a childhood spent in the Far East, Middle East and Africa, Sue studied at art college and university in Great Britain. She first worked as an archaeological illustrator before turning to a career as a craft writer, designer and teacher, specialising in polymer clay, metal clay, jewellery and miniatures.

She has taught workshops all over the world and is a qualified Art Clay Senior Instructor. She founded the British Polymer Clay Guild in 1997 and Art Clay World UK Guild in 2005.

Sue is married with two daughters and lives in rural Suffolk, England, UK. She is a keen musician and plays the violin, viola and piano accordion. She is a qualified Yachtmaster Offshore and sails on the East Coast of the UK.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WONDERFUL PROJETCS, October 31, 2009

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Monalisa (FL) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Big Book of Candles (Paperback)

This book shows step by step how to make different candles. First she put a very big picture of the final product, then she provides the list of supplies including the formula, measurements, temperature, all that you need in the most perfect order, very clear and beautiful pictures, a professional work. Also she shows many different ideas of candles. some of them so sophisticated, I loved the book. Other thing that call my attention, she teaches you how to mold, how to sculp the candles to form a little angel, for example. This is a detail that it is rare to find in another books. I really recommend this book, the gallery of pictures is divine. Thanks Sue, your ideas will really help in my small business.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great book for beginners, November 12, 2007

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This book covers all the basics of candle making and includes some really great projects to get you started. Its the first book I turn to when I want to make candles

5.0 out of 5 stars Great candle book, March 10, 2011

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J. Evrard (Warrenton, OR) - See all my reviews
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A beginner would find this book a great starting place for candle making. It has good instruction and great projects. It is well illustrated and has great pictures. An experienced candle maker would also find some worthwhile projects inside.