candlemaking book

[mamazele]

does anyone have any recommendations for beginner candle making books? i have never made candles before but would like to learn. thanks!

[topofmurrayhill]

You don't need a book to start out. What you need is a vendor of quality supplies, which we can recommend based on where you live, and this:

http://www.candletech.com/basicinstructions.htm

Later, if you want, you can look here on the forum (or in books) for different crafty looks and projects you can try. There's also some stuff here:

http://www.candletech.com/techniquesideas.htm

[Candybee]

I have a few books as I love to read about the process and see pics of the various stages, tools, and candles you can make.

I have "The Everything Candlemaking Book" by M.J. Abadie which covers the basics, including the history of candlemaking, techniques, tools, waxes, etc. plus pics of various candle types.

Another book I have at "The Big Book of Candles" by Sue Heaser. This one has super pics of all different typse of candlemaking projects, with pics of the process and finished candles. I love this one because of the versatility it shows of all the different types of candles you can make.

I also have "Basic Candle Making" by Eric Ebeling. It also has step by step pics of different candle making processes and the finished candle.

Most of my candlemaking info I got from this forum but there are times when you just want a good book with great photos of the variety of finished candles and the process of making them. You just don't get all that from the forum.

Edited February 24, 2010 by Candybee

[maxie114]

I agree that there is plenty of information online. I bought Candle making for dummies and it was just ok. I think these forums and the internet has so much more experience to offer. You will have a great time!