5 comments about The Encyclopedia of Candlemaking Techniques: A Step-by-Step Visual Guide.

1. This book has so many creative and wonderful ideas for making candles. I would recommend it to anyone!



2. This covers just about anything you want to make when it comes to candles. Very easy to understand.



3. The book show an advance stage of making candles but you find out very usefull to use the projects when your business start to grow. The projects to mold the candles and create a sculpture needs to improve in the explanation of "how to mold" to format a wizard for example. I think an artist in sculpture has no problem, but I am a beginner, I need to wait to try such techniques. I recommend this book for people in a advanced stage in the art of making candles.



4. The Encyclopedia Of Candle Making by Sandie Lea is an excellent book for anyone with the least be of knowledge in candle making. However, with that said you really need to know the basics to get this book because a few things are not explained in detail in the beginning.



5. I bought this two weeks ago off of amazon with some other books. I am really impressed with how well written and informitive this book is. I am really looking forward to applying it.

1 comments about The Handmade Candle.

1. Not only is this book beautifully photographed, but it is full of helpful, detailed information. Some of the candle books I have contain outdate and old-fashioned looking projects, but this book has projects full of contemporary candles and great design ideas.

5 comments about The Complete Candlemaker: Techniques, Projects, and Inspirations.

1. I really enjoyed this book. The author really goes into details to make your candle making experience as unique and hassle-free as possible. As this books teaches you the basics of container, molded, and taper candles, it builds on more creative projects from there. The book instantly gets the reader excited about making candles for profit or pleasure just by looking at the pictures. Unfortunately, the only reason i did not give it the 5th star is because there were many pictures from other galleries, etc and i wish i had the instructions on making some of those candles.



2. The author provides great information on the history of candles and gives good basic info for folks just starting out. However, I was a little disappointed to find many of the illustrations with no explanation. The candles in those photos were simply credited to the source from which the came. There were a couple of these I would have liked more information about regarding the techniques used. Some of the instructions could have been more clearly demonstrated with photos. If you're a visual person when it comes to directions you may be disappointed.



3. This is the second candlemaking book I have bought since I have taken this up as a hobby. The book offers great candle project ideas along with easy to follow instructions and colorful illustrations. It takes you from the equipment you'll need to make candles, all the way to decorating and putting finishing touches on the candles you've made. Very informative and great for beginners!!!



4. Norma Coney has done it again! As with her soapmaking book, THE COMPLETE CANDLEMAKER provides simple and easy-to-follow directions while elevating the quality of the product by providing many beautiful examples and corresponding photos to inspire even the most timid first-timer. The production value of this book sometimes makes it feel like a coffee-table offering; even if you aren't interested in actually making the candles yourself, there is enjoyment to be derived just from getting to see this lovely collection. I eagerly await the next offering from this talented author and craftsperson.



5. I saw this book in the store as I was walking by and picked it up. That's when my hobby with candles began. The design is wonderful and Coney covers alot more than other books I've seen with great visual examples necessary to get inspired.

5 comments about Gel Candles: 40 Creative Projects.

1. I am still waiting for this book bought from Jersey XRAY since Oct 23, tried to talk with Amazon.com, their computer system ENABLE the item NOT RECEIVED THE ITEM. I had to dispute the transaction with my bank.
   thanks



2. This book is very instructive with great photos and is in very good condition. It was a bargain!



3. Great book, gives alot of information. A must have if you enjoy making candles.



4. I love the pictures and the easy to follow projects, I recommend this book if you would like to make your own gel candles.



5. I am the author of this book. I am compelled to respond to the negative review written October 27.

   Of course the reviewer has a right to her opinion, however it is incorrect that I recommend people "set an untabbed wick in gel". In my introduction, on page 4, I state "The wick must be self-tabbed with a metal holder". In my general discussion of materials required, on page 21, I state "the wick must have a metal T-Tab at its base which is at least 7/16" high". Finally, in my detailed discussion of wicks on page 22, I explain at great length why a tabbed wick is so essential (it would be a fire hazard to not use one).

   I do not believe that the reviewer has read my book very carefully because her statement about wicks, as well as her other statements, do not reflect the content of the book.

   Thanks for taking the time to read this statement.

   Sincerely,

   Kaila Westerman

3 comments about Naturally Creative Candles: Discover the Craft of Candle Making and Decorating Using Nature's Bounty.

1. This looks to be a really beautiful book. But if you are intending to try and make the really nice looking swirly candle o nthe front cover in the centre, you will be very disappointed. The cover of this book is very deceiving. It shows how to make most of the ones advertised on the front, but not the real pretty which is only in the book for display purposes only. I find that highly deceitful to print pictures on a book of how to make candles.



2. A decent guide to candlemaking. The book is rather short on text and consists mostly of pretty pictures, and that's a little irritating. Still, there is enough here to teach you to make your own tapers, although I was rather surprised at how easy it was. Great of you've never done it before.



3. This is a great book, with wonderfull pictures and a lot of step by step ideas and instructions. If you are looking to get into candle making this is should be your first book.

1 comments about Fragrant Candles: A Practical Guide to Making Candles For The Home & Garden.

1. This book explains most of the terminology involved in candle-making, as well as explanations of different techniques and step-by-step instructions for getting started. Each style of candle described includes a list of equipment needed and great photographs of the finished product. There is a detailed description for each style of candle and hints on how to overcome more difficult steps. Each style of candle is followed up with the exact making process, including notes on the author's personal experiences and failings (and how to avoid repeating them.) This has been a very enjoyable book. It was also my first candle-making book.

1 comments about Decorating Candles.

1. Whether you make your own candles to decorate or buy them from the store, this is a great book with lots of interesting projects -- something for everyone. The complexity of projects varies, so if you're in the mood for being creative but don't want to spend the whole day at it, you'll be sure to find something that suits you. Definitely a book to have in your collection.

5 comments about Gel Candles : How to Make & Market Gel Candles That Sell Like Wildfire!.

1. I make candles and export them for a living. I read a lot of wax candle and gel candle making books ... ! It doesn't fit for anyone one at all, be it an amateur or an intermediate level crafter. Believe me, it's best for you to avoid buying this book. It's not worth your money and time reading.



2. I was very disappointed with this book....I saw it listed on the Internet and it was recommended by some of the web sights. The information in this book is on the Internet and the projects are not that great or challenging. The book has eight pages of color picture. I checked many of the suppliers listed in the back of the book and quite a few no longer have web pages. I truly expected more from this book based on all of the hype. I feel your money would be better spent on another book.



3. I was expecting more detailed step by step instructions & full of color photos with lots of inspirations. But instead, most of the info. from the book are knowledge you can get FREE from websites that sell gel candle supplies. There are only a few pages of gel candle examples & they are not too impressive.
   The only good thing about the book is that the author has included resource of different suppliers.



4. I got really excited when i bought this book, but when i received it i got really disappointed of my purchase, i thought it would be a full colored book, with a lot of pictures to help you and give you some project ideas, but it has just a few of them and has about 10 pictures of candles that are not so amazing, i think you should get another book if you want some ideas for gel candlemaking



5. This little book is a wonderful time saver! There is just so much incredibly useful information packed into such a small package. It saves so much time and research in finding sources for all of the various supplies (containers, wax, embeds, etc.) Plus, it has great color pictures and lots of different project suggestions, resources, links and marketing assistance. It will get your imagination going non-stop and really motivate you to get started immediately.

3 comments about The Complete Book of Candles: Creative Candle-Making, Candleholders and Decorative Displays.

1. I aspire to make my own candles for special occasions. I picked up this book because it looks like the only one I'll need. It takes you from candle-making (rolled, dipped or moulded) to candle decorating and when you're done with that, you learn to make your own candlesticks, candelabras, pots, holders, lanterns, sconces, and chandeliers. When you're done with THAT, you can create stunning displays based on color or season, decorating your home or for entertaining. Every single page has full color photos of the steps of the project and the finished project. You can simply browse the book as an art book - it's lovely. I love the folk art carving project and gold-leafing project. Bravo for a great craft book.



2. When Gloria says "complete" she means complete. There are so many projects in this book i wonder if i'll ever complete them all. She has some of the freshest ideas i've seen. Very elegant in the designs and for the most part, easy to follow instructions. A book for all those interested in the elegant side of candles.



3. I received this book from Amazon, last week, and I am very impressed! Stunning pictures (wich gives us inspiration), great ideas about displays, candles and candle holders. I don`t think this is a beginner book... she gives basic information and some projects about making candles, but it is not very detailed. I think this is a book for intermediate and advanced candlemakers. I loved especially the recycling ideas, using old glass bottles, tin cans and so on. This book is VISUALLY and CREATIVELY excellent, you just cannot stop reading and looking at it!

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