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. Betty Oppenheimer is an experienced crafter and seamstress who studied textile science at the Fashion Institute of Technology and has worked as textile quality assurance manager and engineer for several sportswear companies. Betty is the author of The Candlemaker's Companion and Growing Lavender and Community on the Sequim Prairie. She lives on the Olympic Penninsula in rural Washington state. Create exquisite, handcrafted candles at home with this comprehensive primer! From wax to wick to wrapping, the magical glow of a handmade candle is now easier to create than ever before. With illustrated step-by-step instructions and complete source lists, The Candlemaker's Companion shows you how to: * Create rolled, poured, molded, gel, dipped, and custom-blended candles * Scent, color, and decorate candles for special places and occasions * Make innovative containers, holders, and gift packaging * Create luminaria, lanterns, and floating candles * Use specialty techniques, such as overdipping, painting, layering, and sculpting 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 " In this comprehensive guide, you'll discover the fundamentals of making all manner of candles…" - Sacramento Bee "There is more wick information alone than most of us will ever need." - Sacramento Bee

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