Candlemaking the natural way : 31 projects made with soy, palm & beeswax

Candlemaking the natural way 31 projects made with soy, palm & beeswax

Rebecca Ittner

Book - 2010

"Go eco-friendly by creating a variety of gorgeous candles with all-natural and readily available beeswax, palm wax, and soy wax. You'll learn the fundamental techniques of the craft, including dipped, rolled, and molded methods.".

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Subjects
Candlemaking.
Published
New York : Lark Books [2010]
Language
English
Main Author
Rebecca Ittner (-)
Edition
First edition
Physical Description
128 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Bibliography
Includes index.
ISBN
9781600596001
9781600597800
  • Getting started. Natural vs. synthetic ; Materials and tools
  • Techniques. Melting wax ; Coloring and scenting candles ; Working with wicks ; Making container candles ; Making molded candles ; Cleaning candle molds ; Making dye-painted molded candles ; Making rolled beeswax candles
  • Beeswax candles
  • Palm wax candles
  • Soy wax candles
  • Upcycled candles.
Review by Booklist Review

Alhough no longer a household necessity, candles do set a celebratory mood for occasions both small and large. When fashioned of ecologically conscious materials specifically, beeswax, palm wax, and soy wax these light sources appeal to an even wider variety of audiences. Ittner teaches the easy ways to create 31 different yet simple candles. Divided first by primary material used, each design features tools, numbered step-by-step instructions, and color photographs as well as frequent notes about ensuring candle-making success. Tips like placing candles in the refrigerator to remove them from the molds and using a nylon stocking to get rid of shaving marks proliferate; more important is to witness the author and her contributing designers' dedication to the production of handmade lights.--Jacobs, Barbara Copyright 2010 Booklist

From Booklist, Copyright (c) American Library Association. Used with permission.

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