The Complete Candlemaker: Techniques, Projects, and Inspirations

by Norma Coney

More than pretty pictures and hot air, this candle book has real substance as well as beautiful photos. Readers learn how to make 40 kinds of hand-dipped tapers, rolled beeswax pillars, molded candles, votives, sand and water candles, and ice, chunk, floating, hurricane, and cut-and-curl candles. Mail-order resource included. 145 color photos.

Genres: Crafts, Nonfiction

Hardcover

First published December 12, 1981

Reviews

[J · Rating 2 out of 5]

I went through a super crafty phase where I was dabbling in a little bit of everything. I had delusions of grandeur that I would end up making my own scented candles for everyday use (the thought of that makes me laugh now).

The book is a good introduction to candlemaking since I had no clue coming into it. I didn't really do anything too complicated though.

Also, as a side note, making candles is extremely messy. I've never made candles since the first batch I made, which was a big batch of candles for a baby shower that were given as thank you gifts.