The Candlemaker's Companion: A Complete Guide to Rolling, Pouring, Dipping, and Decorating Your Own Candles

Enjoy some homemade glow. From wax to wick to wrapping, The Candlemaker's Companion is a definitive guide to modern candle making. Learn how to create rolled, poured, molded, and dipped candles; play with your favorite scents and colors; and use specialty techniques to design glowing luminaria, candle holders, and other gorgeous accessories. With illustrated directions, complete source lists, and plenty of practical advice, Betty Oppenheimer invites even the beginner candlemaker to get in on the action. Fill your house with the warm light and enticing fragrances that only candles can bring. Table of Contents: Acknowledgments A Plea from the Author Introduction Chapter 1: The History and Language of Candles Chapter 2: Wick Chapter 3: Wax and Additives Chapter 4: Color and Scent Chapter 5: Equipment Chapter 6: Rolled Candles and Sheet Wax Chapter 7: Poured Candles Chapter 8: Casting and Moldmaking Chapter 9: Dipped Candles Chapter 10: Troubleshooting Chapter 11: Decorating Chapter 12: Candleholders and Related Items Chapter 13: Wrapping, Storage, and Repair Chapter 14: Moving into Production Suppliers Reading List Index Paperback. 208 pages