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"Please, please, please, burn candles!" pleads Betty Oppenheimer. "Too many people save them, keep them wrapped up in a drawer or forever in the same centerpiece holder, never to be burned." If that isn't enough incentive to use candles, the rest of this thorough guide certainly provides it in the form of step-by-step instructions covering virtually all aspects of making rolled, poured, molded, dipped, and decorated candles--even candleholders. Though there are no photos, the line drawings are quite helpful, as are the crafting tips that--along with well-chosen candle-related quotes--fill the book's margins. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.


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Both these books cover essentially the same ground and are good basic guides for making candles. They deal with waxes, wicks, molds, scents, and a variety of decorating techniques. Oppenheimer's book has a more extensive text with line drawings, while Coney's is completely illustrated with color photographs. Both have more information on candle-making than Gloria Nicol's The New Candle Book (LJ 11/1/95), a guide that emphasizes candle display. These are both good basic books for the library craft collection.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 176 pages
  • Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC; Revised edition (March 1, 2004)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1580173667
  • ISBN-13: 978-1580173667
  • Product Dimensions: 8 x 7.9 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #40,280 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars A must for beginner and those who thought they knew candles!, April 17, 2000
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This book is incredibly useful for creating a cheap candlemaking studio out of common items. It makes candlemaking accessible for the regular venturing hobbyist. It is meant to be owned. I recommend that once you get the basics of this book down that you also buy The Encyclopedia of Candlemaking Techniques A Step By Step Visual Giude by Sandie Lea to explore the more creative techniques in an easy approach. They are a must set.
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37 of 38 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars What a wonderful book!! It is my "Candle Bible", September 18, 1998
This is a wonderful , well-written book that is so very easy to understand! I found that the math formulas in the text made the process very simple to understand! Ms. Oppenheimer has a light-hearted way of informing that conveys her love of the craft while somehow managing to let you know that she was once a novice too! I have read MANY candlemaking texts in recent months and if you buy this one....you will not need to seek any further! Kimberli Witkowski....KandelKat Kreations. KandelKat@aol.com
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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Very well written., September 8, 1999
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This was a very well written book. I have been trying to make candles for about a year, now. The book answered alot of my questions and explained why I have been having problems with certain kinds of candles. I recommend this book very strongly.
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5.0 out of 5 stars For reference
The book Candlemaker's companion has important technical aspect.It is not full of nice pictures, no gallery, no fancy step by step. Read more
Published 10 days ago by Monalisa

4.0 out of 5 stars A true candle making compaion!
Like a true friend this book has been with me for many years. I often recommend it to my customers ([... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Lyschel Bersch "Candle Coc...

3.0 out of 5 stars Not Quite What I Expected
This book seemed a little generic to me. It served somewhat of a purpose in my candlemaking endeavor, but not as thorough or nice as I'd expected. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Tammy Heitzmann

3.0 out of 5 stars Very informative, but hard to understand...
Let me just say that there is a lot of information on this book, and the author thoroughly covers everything! Read more
Published 21 months ago by EC

4.0 out of 5 stars The Candlemaker's Companion
A very simplified instruction book. Fun to read that makes you want to dive right in and get started, but it also cautions you not to read ahead just do each project in order for... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Sterling Henderson

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
I have made candles since I was in the 5th grade and always made them from kits or just dabbling in the kitchen with some left over wax. Read more
Published on March 28, 2007 by Billie Jo Kariher-dyer

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly Recommended Book
This is a highly recommended book. It is rare that an author's love for the subject is so obvious and couples with so much practical advice. Loved it.
Published on April 13, 2006 by J. Zabinski

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Introduction to Serious Hobbyist. A few minor blemishes.
`The Candlemaker's Companion' by Betty Oppenheimer is a the very first book I have read on home candlemaking, and I got it primarily as a source for techniques for decorating... Read more
Published on September 16, 2005 by B. Marold

4.0 out of 5 stars Good book, hoping for more illustrations
Great book when it comes to content, but lacking in illustrations.
Published on July 28, 2005 by soap chick

5.0 out of 5 stars the best book on the subject
Having dabbled in candle-making since I was a child, I have read a good many chandlery books. This is by far the most comprehensive book on the subject I have read and the... Read more
Published on February 28, 2003 by anglitorra

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