Product Description

Inspriatioal ideas for creating enchantment by candlelight. A complete practical guide to making candles, from melting, scenting, dipping and twisting to elaborate decorative effects. Creative ideas for candleholders of all kinds, with projects for candlesticks, chandeliers and lanterns to light up your home and yard.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1021979 in Books
• Published on: 2000-09-25
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 256 pages

Customer Reviews

Can't imagine it being more complete.
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.

Elegant designs
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.

Wonderful Creative Book!
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!