Basic Candle Making: All the Skills and Tools You Need to Get Started

by Eric Ebeling, Alan Wycheck

- Each step illustrated with color photos - How to avoid common mistakes - Information on scents and dyes Step-by-step color photographs and descriptive detail make this book indispensable for beginners looking to create beautiful and functional scented candles on their very first try, and for experienced crafters who want to sharpen their skills. Precise instructions eliminate the guesswork that too often creeps into how-to books. Gleaned from the expertise of master candle makers, this guide presents everything a novice needs to know to get started crafting traditional tapers and molded candles, container and rolled beeswax candles, and interesting variations on each. Includes guidelines for buying tools and materials, preparing the work space, and working safely and effectively, as well as suggested shopping lists.This book includes the contributions of veteran candle makers and crafters. Scott Ham is a master candle maker and owner of The Gettysburg Candle Company and Moonacre Iron Works in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Alan Wycheck is a photographer based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Genres: Nonfiction, Crafts, How To

112 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2002

Reviews

[Johanna Haas · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very detailed instructions on the basic methods of candle making - poured, molded, dipped, and rolled.

[Hannah · Rating 2 out of 5]

I mean I guess I could have got all this from the internet, but it’s a library book so whatever.

[David · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide to basic candle-making, with plenty of pictures for those like me who don't know the first thing about making candles, nor the terminology, but I want to learn. For a beginner such as myself, it is a good primer. I'm hoping to try it out again this weekend.

[Natalie Lozano · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very informative, lots of pics too. A lot of help. I love how thorough the author was.