Making your own candles is a favorite craft and hobby for many people. They find the process to be enjoyable, relaxing and a great stress reducer. Once most candle makers learn the basics they are eager for new challenges and projects. Once this point is reached, books on candle making that have everything from basic instructions, tips, and creative ideas to make beautiful candles are a great way to learn more.
Before you buy, think about your candle making experience, the types of candles you are interested in making, and whether you are making candles for fun or as a business. Your first step should be to check out your local library for books on candle making. Explore what each book has to offer. If you find one there that fits your requirements, then you can purchase it. You can also look for discounted used candle making books online at Ebay and Yahoo Auctions and BookCloseouts.
“The Candle Maker’s Companion” by Betty Oppenheimer and Deborah Balmuth is considered to be the “must have” candle making book. It offers information rangeing from a beginner level to advanced. Another great choice is “The Encyclopedia of Candle Making Techniques”, providing quality information in an easily understood format. Like most candle making books, these include illustrations along with the step by step instructions.
If you who have a solid foundation in basic candle making processes, then “The Complete Candle Maker Techniques, Projects, and Inspirations” may be for you. The book contains photos and directions for forty different candle projects. With step by step instructions, great tips and pointers, it will allow you to avoid the common mistakes that can make your candles less than perfect.
For those of you who enjoy making special occasion candles or holiday candles, then “Creative Candles: Over 40 Inspiring Projects for Making and Decorating Candles for Every Occasion” by Sue Spear should top your list. This book features candle projects for all the major holidays, as well as ideas for creating candles to use as center pieces and for wedding decorations.
“Great Candles” is especially designed with fun candles that are easy projects with children. It is written so that children will be interested in reading it as well. The internet is a great resource to find other great candle making books to meet your expectations.
Candle making is a great pastime. Educate yourself on all aspects of candle making by exploring candle making books. You will find books designed for all levels of expertise as well as on particular themes and types of candles. There are huge resources available so tracking down a few good books to add to your library should be easy. Before you buy, check the library, local book sales, and yard sales for books as well. You may be surprised at what you will find.