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The Encyclopedia of Candlemaking Techniques: A Step-by-Step Visual Guide

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I loved this book! It may not be for the true beginner as it doesn't go into great detail on wick sizes and wax pouring temperatures, but if you have that general knowledge, then this book is what you want. I found project ideas and instructions in this book that I haven't seen in any other candle books. The instructions are clear and easy to follow along with pictures of the processes--beautiful pictures of the completed candles. There are also some interesting ideas for how to display candles. This book will get your creative juices flowing!

Many pictures, but some projects and info somewhat outdated. Didn't dicuss new container blend waxes or specific sizes of wicks needed for various candles. It does give specific instructions for whipped and inclusion candles,which I found interesting. Gives detailed lists of items needed for each project.

This is an excellent guide to candlemaking. It is packed full with projects on just about every sort of candlemaking, from dipping and rolling to stained glass and whipping. The projects are well layed out, with clear instructions and photos, all very easy to follow. In this respect it is a good book for beginners, however I would also recommend it to more experienced candlemakers who want to try different techniques. There are also dozens of photos of beautiful candles in the gallery that will inspire anyone

I found this book to be very informative. There are tons of techniques and best of all you don't need to buy 10 books to get all the information you get in this one.

I got this as a Christmas present and I can't wait to try many of the different ideas presented in this book. There are numerous techniques from which to chose. The instructions are concise and beautifully illustrated in great detail. I definitely recommend this book to anyone who likes to "play with wax"

I bought this two weeks ago off of amazon with some other books. I am really impressed with how well written and informitive this book is. I am really looking forward to applying it.

The Encyclopedia Of Candle Making by Sandie Lea is an excellent book for anyone with the least be of knowledge in candle making. However, with that said you really need to know the basics to get this book because a few things are not explained in detail in the beginning.

I use this book as a handbook in my candlemaking. It have lot of tecknic and many projeckts that is wonderful to see creates in your hand.
And for me that dont have english as a main langues Im Icelandic :) it is easy to read and good pictures are in this book how to do things.

The book show an advance stage of making candles but you find out very usefull to use the projects when your business start to grow. The projects to mold the candles and create a sculpture needs to improve in the explanation of "how to mold" to format a wizard for example. I think an artist in sculpture has no problem, but I am a beginner, I need to wait to try such techniques. I recommend this book for people in a advanced stage in the art of making candles.

This book has so many creative and wonderful ideas for making candles. I would recommend it to anyone!