Complete Guide to Candle Making Techniques
The Candlemaker's Companion serves as your definitive resource for modern candle making, covering every aspect from wax selection to wick placement and final wrapping. This comprehensive guide teaches you four essential candle-making methods: rolling, pouring, molding, and dipping.
What You'll Learn
Betty Oppenheimer provides illustrated directions for creating various candle types and accessories. The book covers scent combinations, color experimentation, and specialty techniques for designing luminaria and custom candle holders. Whether you're working with beeswax, paraffin, or soy, this guide walks you through each process with practical advice.
Complete source lists help you locate materials and supplies, making it easy to start your candle-making projects immediately. The step-by-step approach works for beginners while offering enough depth for experienced crafters looking to expand their skills.
Techniques and Methods Covered
The guide explores rolled candles, perfect for quick projects using beeswax sheets. Poured candles allow for container designs and pillar creations. Molded candles open possibilities for unique shapes and sizes. Dipped candles teach the traditional taper-making method that produces elegant, classic candles.
Beyond basic candle creation, you'll discover how to craft decorative accessories that enhance your candle displays. The book includes techniques for making luminaria, designing custom holders, and creating coordinated candle arrangements.
Author Expertise
Betty Oppenheimer brings extensive crafting experience to this guide. She studied textile science at the Fashion Institute of Technology and worked as a textile quality assurance manager and engineer for sportswear companies. Her technical background informs the precise, reliable instructions throughout the book. Betty lives on the Olympic Peninsula in rural Washington state and has authored multiple craft and lifestyle books.
Book Details
This paperback edition from Storey Publishing provides a practical format for workshop use. Keep it on your crafting table for easy reference during projects. The illustrated directions make complex techniques accessible, while the organized layout helps you find specific information quickly.
Fill your home with handmade candles that provide warm light and custom fragrances. This guide gives you the knowledge and confidence to create candles for personal use, gifts, or small-scale production.
