Candle Creations : Making and Arranging Candles for Beautiful Effects [Paperback]

Simon Lycett (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 11, 1998

From the floral designer of Four Weddings and a Funeral comes more than 30 fun and easy projects to enhance a home or garden. Readers learn how to make and decorate candles in a variety of exciting styles, from the traditional to the exotic. With lively step-by-step directions and clear photographs, each project can be completed quickly and with stunning results.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

With nifty candle ideas for every room in the house, Candle Creations reminds us that we needn't wait for a power outage or a special occasion to surround ourselves with the magical glow of candlelight. Three dozen projects incorporate everything from seashells to wooden spoons, vegetables to candies, yielding an impressive variety of candles and candleholders. Most are quick and easy and are crafted of readily available materials. Brighten the living room with flower-filled candles; set a dinner-for-two mood with a romantic candelabrum; make parties more festive with candles that mimic wrapped gifts or a lemon bundt cake. You'll also find attractive ways to display your creations throughout the home and garden. --Amy Handy

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies (August 11, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0809227827
• ISBN-13: 978-0809227822
• Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 8.7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,348,335 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty & Imaginative Ideas, November 15, 2001

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Christina "christina-l" (Chateaugay, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Candle Creations : Making and Arranging Candles for Beautiful Effects (Paperback)

If you believe presentation is important and like to occasionally make your guests go "ooh" and "ahh," this is a great book for ideas. Most ideas aren't that complicated, but make a big impact. Not really for people who want to make candles, but really for people who have plain candles and want to gussy them up. Terrific, inspiring photos!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Candles, September 9, 2001

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taleeya "taleeya" (Vancouver, BC Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Candle Creations : Making and Arranging Candles for Beautiful Effects (Paperback)

I was a little disappointed when I got this book, because in Canada the title is "Decorating with Candles" and it its not a decorating book. But this book is fun! Its got lots of great candlemaking projects, from plain candles to more decorative ones for special occasions. The instructions are really simple. Alot of the materials are easily found in your house too (aside from the wax!) There are projects for your kitchen, for childrens' parties, for outside and for Christmas too! You can even make scented candles and different types of holders and sconces.

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars In a word...Gorgeous., July 29, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Candle Creations : Making and Arranging Candles for Beautiful Effects (Paperback)

Some of the most elegant candle, floral and found object arrangements you could ask for. Easy candlemaking projects that yield major designer results.