Candle Making (Step-by-Step Crafts) (Paperback)

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Product Description

- Includes 16 attractive projects.

About the Author

Cheryl Owen is an experienced crafter who has also worked as a dressmaker, fashion designer and embroiderer. She is the author of many craft-related books and has contributed to numerous magazines including Essentials, Good House Keeping and Inspirations on subjects as diverse as paper, clay, fabric, glass painting and salt dough. Candle making is her latest passion, and she has created a number of exciting handmade candles for craft and lifestyle magazines.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Creative Publishing international (January 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1589230213
• ISBN-13: 978-1589230217
• Product Dimensions: 0.4 x 8.5 x 11 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #196,768 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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68 of 68 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I can't believe that no one has written a review for this!!, August 5, 2003

By	Kenya (Tennessee) - See all my reviews

This book starts out with defining different materials,waxes, molds,coloring/scenting,and wicks. It tells you how to prepare the wick;how to level the bottom of the candle;and how to use containers found in all homes. It has sections on beeswax candles,making tapers at home,making your own molds,painting and applique candles, layering candles, making floating flowers by hand, imbedding, gel candles(small section),making stacked candles,hurricane(shell)candles,stencilling, wrapped candle ideas,stick candles for the yard,marbling candles,and frosted candles. This book includes templates, variations and tips in the sections and all pages are either full colored pictures or have multiple pictures. Many of the crafts are even explained with pictures to show the novice how to make candles. I have bought around 30 books on candles and I still like this very much. It shows you how to make candles from nothing but the wax and your hands. I can't say enough about this book...

5.0 out of 5 stars EXCEPTIONAL BOOK!!, November 4, 2009

By	A. R SCOTT "Alesha Scott" (Houston, Texas) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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I RECOMMEND THIS BOOK TO ANYONE WHO MAKES CANDLES. THIS BOOK IS VERY DETAILED AND INFORMATIVE.

5.0 out of 5 stars VERY USEFULL SIMPLE BOOK, October 31, 2009

By	Monalisa (FL) - See all my reviews

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What I really liked in this book is the beginning, she talks with details the general equipment and supplies, she presented each one with pictures, very nice. The projects are simple but very detailed with pictures step by step, there are nice ideias of different candles, the project Marble Slab is wonderfull, the candles looks like marble, it is amazing the effect she created. In general the book is simple and usefull and perfect to add in your library for more ideas of how making candles. thanks Chery, good job.