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Books About Candle Making

If you are thinking about starting your own business, you need to make sure you have the knowledge you are going to need. From the materials it takes to make candles to methods and techniques to increase sales – online and offline – there is a lot of knowledge you need. While we give you a bit of information here at Candles Corner, it’s always good to do a little research on your own. With that in mind, here is a list of some great books on making candles.

The Candlemaker’s Companion: A Complete Guide to Rolling, Pouring, Dipping, and Decorating Your Own Candles

This is a book for people who enjoy BURNING CANDLES and not just saving them. The book goes into waxes, wicks, molds, scents, and a variety of decorating techniques that you can use. There’s not much here about , but if you’re a beginner (or an expert looking for new ideas) then this is going to be a great “companion” to have with you.

Called the Candle Bible by some, it’s a great way for you to make sure you have all the basic information about making candles on hand when you need it. From big candles to small candles, this book has it all.

Candlemaking the Natural Way: 31 Projects Made with Soy, Palm & Beeswax

This hardcover book by Rebecca Ittner is good for those who want to make “natural candles.”  Rebecca Ittner is an editor, writer, photo-stylist and craft enthusiast. Her work has been featured in Romantic Homes, Somerset Home, Somerset Life magazines and many craft books.

With 128 pages, it came out in August 2010, so you know the information is rather recent.

The book includes some great projects for those who want to make candles the natural way.

If you have any other great ideas for books on , please leave a comment below. We’d love to hear from ya!

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