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by Michelle Espino (Author) "THE VALUE OF CANDLEMAKING as a hobby today is that people love candles, and love giving them as gifts to friends, family, and themselves..." (more)
Key Phrases: wick screw, soy wax, symmetrical candles, Handy Hint, Date Contacted, Information Received (more...)

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Paperback: 336 pages
Publisher: Prima Lifestyles (July 27, 2000)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0761520406
ISBN-13: 978-0761520405
Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.3 x 0.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

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THE VALUE OF CANDLEMAKING as a hobby today is that people love candles, and love giving them as gifts to friends, family, and themselves. Read the first page

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wick screw, soy wax, symmetrical candles, wick rod, mold sealer, additional pourings, flat braid wicks, candle recipe, acrylic molds, candlemaking process, candle gel, novelty candles, primed wick, wax recipe, core wicks, pouring area, utility candles, gel candles, pull the wick, wick hole, container candles, molded candles, candle project, wax shell, melting area

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Handy Hint, Date Contacted, Information Received, Copyright Office, United States, Barbara Brabec, Related Resources, Bernard Kamoroff, Creative Cash, Homemade Money, Materials Primed, Materials Wax, Progress Notes, Resource Guide, Small Time Operator, American Express, Department of Revenue, Limited Liability Company, Paraffin Paraffin, The Candle Cauldron, The Crafts Business Answer Book, Waxed Out Candles

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Small Time Operator: How to Start Your Own Business, Keep Your Books, Pay Your Taxes, and Stay Out of Trouble! by Bernard B. Kamoroff on page 220, page 227, and page 291
Small Time Operator by Bernard Kamoroff on page 220, page 227, and page 291
Business and Legal Forms for Crafts by Tad Crawford on page 290, and Back Matter
Crafting As A Business by Wendy Rosen on page 290, and Back Matter
Fragrant Candles: A Practical Guide to Making Candles For The Home & Garden by Rhondda Cleary in Back Matter

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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the BEST candlemaking books on the market!, September 17, 2000

By	Doneen St.John (Ashland, WI.) - See all my reviews

This book covers several of the modern day subjects that many candlemaking books don't! It touches on Gel wax, Soy wax, and fragrance throw, just to name a few. It is very complete and detailed, as well as inspiring and easy to follow. It also has an extensive chapter on the business side of the craft, giving lots of advice on craft shows and many other ways of making money with your craft, as well as what you need to know for setting up a business. I'd consider this one a must-have for any serious candlemaker's library!

Sincerely, Doneen St.John The Candle Cauldron & Bitter Creek Candle Supply, Inc.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good for beginners, November 15, 2001

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

As I specialize in gel candles, the information on wax candles was not very interesting to me, but maybe someday it will. The good thing about this book is that you can flip back and forth to whatever section you want to read about without having to read it from the very beginning (especially if you already have some experience). Good information for someone beginning in the field (ex. pricing information is so important), and the Fun and Profit series of books is usually written in a nonintimidating fashion. Some books are the market seem to be geared more towards chemists (no offense to chemists)!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Candlemaking for Fun & Profit, July 30, 2001

By	Pamela Guest "pameladawn" (Plano, TX United States) - See all my reviews

This book gave me peace of mind and confidence to begin making candles for my business. Wonderful detailed information. Great reference tool! Thanks!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Very informative book
The book was not only informative but gave clear instructions, history on wax, and even what were used for ritual purposes. Read more

Published 1 month ago by D. J. Martinez

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If your going to start a candle business then this is the book for you! Very insightful, lots and lots of amazing information, a key buy.

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This book has helped me in the little things I didn't know about candle making,,very easy to understand and well written.
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