Candlemaking

Candlemaking is an ancient and highly enjoyable art. In this comprehensive book, readers will learn how to create many different kinds of candles including flame candles, balloon candles, and pudding candles. There are dozens of different styles to choose from, and the skill levels range from beginner to expert.

Bob Sherman has been making candles professionally since 1971. An active member of the International Guild of Candle Artisans, he is the Candle and Soap Making Guide at About.com. He started his company, Candles & More, in 1995. Besides making candles, Bob enjoys wood carving, painting, model building and carpentry and is a volunteer cub scout leader. He is married with twin children, and lives in New York

Introduction

7

(2)

Understanding Candles

9

(4)

Candle Making Safety

13

(6)

Candle Measures

19

(12)

Candle Making Equipment

31

(8)

Candle Making Materials

39

(14)

Work Area

53

(4)

Basic Candle Making Procedure

57

(4)

Wick Selection and Preparation

61

(6)

Molded Candle Procedure-Top-Up Molds

67

(4)

Molded Candle Procedure-Top-Down Molds

71

(18)

Container Candle Procedure

89

(6)

Dipped Candle Procedure

95

(8)

Non-Poured Candles

103

(8)

Surface Effects Projects

111

(10)

Applique Candles

121

(10)

Poured Candles-Beginner Projects

131

(14)

Poured Candles-Intermediate Projects

145

(40)

Poured Candles-Advanced Projects

185

(26)

Experimenting

211

(6)

Wax Recycling

217

(4)

Wax Formulas

221

(8)

Glossary

229

(96)

Appendix-Candle Making Record Sheet

325

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