TY - BOOK AU - Sherman,Bob TI - Candlemaking: a step by step from beginner to expert SN - 0871319683 (pbk.) : AV - TT896.5 .S483 2002 PY - 2002/// CY - New York PB - M. Evans and Co. KW - Candlemaking N1 - Understanding Candles -- Candle Making Safety -- Candle Measures -- Candle Making Equipment -- Candle Making Materials -- Work Area -- Basic Candle Making Procedure -- Wick Selection and Preparation -- Molded Candle Procedure--Top-Up Molds -- Molded Candle Procedure--Top-Down Molds -- Container Candle Procedure -- Dipped Candle Procedure -- Non-Poured Candles -- Surface Effects Projects -- Applique Candles -- Poured Candles--Beginner Projects -- Poured Candles--Intermediate Projects -- Poured Candles--Advanced Projects -- Experimenting -- Wax Recycling -- Wax Formulas N2 - In this book, Bob Sherman explores everything from the basic parts of a candle -- fuel, additives, scent, and wick, to instructions on how to make dozens of original candles. Here are detailed chapters on creating your workspace, choosing from the many different kinds of wax, molds, and wicks available, and sorting through the equipment you'll need (much of it simple, household items). The entire book is heavily illustrated with hundreds of instructional photos ER -