Gel Candles : How to Make & Market Gel Candles That Sell Like Wildfire! [Paperback]

howtomakegelcandles.com (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2001

The Original Gel Candle Resource ~ Since 1999. Gel Candles are Fun, Easy & Lucrative! Everything you need to know about making, marketing and selling gel candles. Topics include: What is candle gel? How is it made? How do I color, scent and design the gel? What wicks and glassware do I use? How do I package, price and sell the candles? and more. These easy-to-follow steps with photographs and resource information will help get you started and will serve as your reference guide for your gel candle hobby or business.

PUBLISHERS UPDATE: At the time of publication (March 2001) this book and its ebook version (published 1999) were the first resource about Gel Candles.   This book sold out its print run and has been out of print since December 2001.  Please note that this book sold for $14.95, and any listings for sale of this published version (ISBN# 978-0970241733) of the book on Amazon.com are not listed by or offered by the Publisher or Author.

Editorial Reviews

Review

...Thomas is a pioneer on the leading edge of a subject not adequately covered and is effectively spreading the word. -- Dan Poynter, The Self-Publishing Manual

At the forefront of gel candle technology. We send our customers to Lynn's website. -- Tom Yaley Jr. Vice President, Yaley Enterprises

Concise, detailed and easy-to-follow information. Has become the resource for both the novice and experienced gel candle maker. Highly recommended! -- Patti Smith - Gel Candle Instructor, Designer, and Supplier

If you want to learn how to make gel candles, HowToMakeGelCandles.com is the place. Tom Yaley Jr. -- Tom Yaley Jr. Vice President, Yaley Enterprises

It has become the resource for both the novice and the experienced gel candle maker. -- Highly recommended. Patti Smith - Gel Candle Instruction, Designer, and Supplier

Thomas is a pioneer on the leading edge of a subject not adequately covered and is effectively spreading the word. -- Dan Poynter, The Self-Publishing Manual

From the Publisher

Her Gel Candle book is the original guide on gel candles, read worldwide by both novice and experienced gel candle makers alike. She has received international testimonials for her how-to assistance and guidance to gel candle entrepreneurs and hobbyists and is considered the resource for gel candle making and marketing. In May 2001, Thomas was featured in the Writers Digest Publishing Success article on ePublishing. The eBook version of the gel candle book ranked #1 on the bestseller lists at online bookstores and in the top 10 for over three years, and was rated the #1 best selling nonfiction eBook in 2001.

From Readers, Suppliers and Gel Candle Makers:

It's organized in a terrific manner, which makes it easy to use and refer to. Thank you once again.~ Diane Watson

Hands down the best resource for instructions on how to make your own candles. ~ Bettie Saccardo, Gel Candle Designer

It's very well written, organized and beautifully formatted. Many thanks. ~ Umberto Tosi, Managing Editor, Mightywords

I endorse only one book.. "I endorse only one book.. It's the Gel Candle how-to book penned by Lynn Thomas, The only person to write a sensible, safety conscious gelling book. IMHO it's the only book written with safety in mind. I've browsed some of the (other) gel books and some of the stuff contained in them just flat out frightens me! ~Amy P. RusticEscentuals.com

Out of all the gel candle books we have reviewed (and that's a lot!) yours is still the only book we are happy to recommend to our customers.

Everyone I have talked to has been very impressed with the detail and ongoing help they get from Lynn's book.

I have already purchased your book 3 years ago and still to this day I find it very helpful and useful. I will tell any candle maker that this book is a definite MUST have. I have enjoyed it and truthfully I am so glad I have it. It helped us out a great deal more than you know. We have many candle books but this was the one that we needed for ongoing guidance and support. Thanks for taking the time to write this book~ Tori Gray, Uniquely Lit

Your book is awesome. ~ Jennifer M.

I love the book and the website.~ Monica

You have ALWAYS been inspiration. ~ Liz

My husband and I love your book Gel Candles. We feel that your work with candles and your book are true pieces of art. We obtained great inspiration from reading your book and the pictures were absolutely stunning. Your book is wonderful and you have so many wonderful things in your book.It has everything you need to make the best gel candles including internet sites to purchase supplies. ~T.J. Todd, Lookingglasscandles.com

I purchase your book online a couple of weeks ago... wish I had found it before...it is a very complete guide. ~ Marie C. Jacobs

I just started doing gel candles about two years ago.. but just now getting into craft fairs. but here is the book I brought that I found in valuable. Not only does it show the right way but it has tons of design ideas... ~ Kathy

I purchased your book online a couple of weeks ago... wish I had found it before...it is a very complete guide... I started making gel candles and I can't stop...~ Marie Jacobs

Thank you Lynn and thank you for writing such a wonderful book! ~ Darlene

Got your book. Love it!! I've been making gel candles for about a year now, but loved the pictures and new ideas I got. Great helpful suggestions. Thanks for the inspiration. I made the penny candle for a loan officer at my bank. She loved it. ~ Betty Nowell

I have a copy of your book!!! Excellent!! ~ Penny - Sage Meadow Sundries

Received a gel candle from my daughter that I love very much. I found out she made it following the simple instructions from your book. ~ Flora Sanchez

Thank you so much for the wonderful book I just finished reading How to Make & Market Gel Candles that Sell Like Wildfire. ~ Betty Shores

Thank you for your wonderful book! ~ Fabienne Nichols of FabSoaps.com

I purchased your book and think it is fascinating ~ Tom Ward

Thank you very much for writing this book, I have enjoyed every word. John Gremillon

A friend of mine.... e-mailed me photos of the gel candles that she creates and I was fascinated. I immediately knew that I wanted to learn how to make these beautiful candles.. I purchased your book ... I couldn't put it down! So easy to read and understand. This is one of the most well-written instruction books that I have ever had the pleasure to read... With so little investment... a person can actually start a prosperous business! Thank you for sharing! ~ Patsy Bocook, A New Creation, OH

Hi I just finished reading your book. First I made 40 candles (from a different book) and now I know how to do it the right way. Very good reading. Thanks for your book and help ~ Ron

I already read the whole book. Am I glad I bought it? You better believe it! Thanks much ~ Shirley

I too read Lynn Thomas' book and got hooked. Now I'm a gel-a-holic.........I just can't quit :) ~ Dori in AK

I have purchased your book, and it was wonderful! It took all of the guess work out of making my gel candles for the first time! Thanks so much! ~ Sincerely, Karen A. Hunter

I have this book and I have read it over and over, I must say I love it! ~ Jennifer

Loved the book!... Thanks for all your work on the book ... ~ Michele Hill

I received your book a few days ago and I think it is just awesome. it is loaded with all the info I need... ~ Pam

I just got done reading your book and can't wait to get started! ~ Amy

This book is the best! Everyone should read it. LoriAnn Glen - gelcandlesupply.com

I just received this book last night!!! Great book!!! I read it this morning before going to work. The book is concise and to the point in describing every detail of gel candle making. I subscribed to your newsletter and love the articles.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Net Partners Pub; 2 Revised edition (March 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0970241739
• ISBN-13: 978-0970241733
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,484,257 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars I found it so poor!, December 15, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Gel Candles : How to Make & Market Gel Candles That Sell Like Wildfire! (Paperback)

I got really excited when i bought this book, but when i received it i got really disappointed of my purchase, i thought it would be a full colored book, with a lot of pictures to help you and give you some project ideas, but it has just a few of them and has about 10 pictures of candles that are not so amazing, i think you should get another book if you want some ideas for gel candlemaking

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars This book is the worst I've read., October 28, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Gel Candles : How to Make & Market Gel Candles That Sell Like Wildfire! (Paperback)

I make candles and export them for a living. I read a lot of wax candle and gel candle making books ... ! It doesn't fit for anyone one at all, be it an amateur or an intermediate level crafter. Believe me, it's best for you to avoid buying this book. It's not worth your money and time reading.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars I should have read the reviews, September 30, 2002

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Karen (Philadelphia, PA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gel Candles : How to Make & Market Gel Candles That Sell Like Wildfire! (Paperback)

I was very disappointed with this book....I saw it listed on the Internet and it was recommended by some of the web sights. The information in this book is on the Internet and the projects are not that great or challenging. The book has eight pages of color picture. I checked many of the suppliers listed in the back of the book and quite a few no longer have web pages. I truly expected more from this book based on all of the hype. I feel your money would be better spent on another book.