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Candlemaking: Creative designs and techniques

David Constable

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

excellent 4 out of 5 stars.
10 of 18 people found this review helpful.

this book was very, very easy to follow. I started making my own candles the same afternoon. I found the photos to be very inspirational.

A great idea book 4 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

I thought that this book was extremely useful towards experienced candlemakers in search of new ideas. Though I think the instructions were a little foggy. One has to have a pretty good idea as to how to subtitute thier own materials in leau of what was presented in the book. I think that it is a great book to have around on those rainy days one is starting to find thier old techniques a little on the dull side.

Editorial Review:

Master the basic techniques and discover a whole world of creative candlemaking as this guide reveals how to make dipped, molded, and novelty candles. Projects included range from simple twisted, one-color, and perfumed candles to candles with embellished surfaces.

Making Soap for Fun and Profit

Hidden Meadows

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Total reviews: 22 Average rating: 3.0 of 5

Horrible Book! 1 out of 5 stars.
13 of 15 people found this review helpful.

UGH!! Can't believe I spent my $$ on this book! Cheesy, single side pages, one basic recipe for soap, no help on selling my stuff, WASTE OF $$ AND TIME!!!!

Truly appalling 1 out of 5 stars.
7 of 8 people found this review helpful.

Dangerous recipes - well, one recipe with a multitude of minor variations, dangerous instructions. Total lack of proof-reading. The only good use for this book is as an emergency substitute for toilet paper.

Editorial Review:

Learn how to make soap the old fashioned way using new fangled methods. Making Soap for Fun and Profit offers basic recipes using tallow, vegetable shortening and/or a wide variety of oils such as olive, coconut, avacodo etc.. to make soap which lasts like our ancestors.

The author describes how to incorporate addivitives, herbs and essential oils to vary the color and scent of the soap.

The author encourages the reader to design and create special blends - offering some blank pages for personal notes and recipes.

Resources for materials appear through out the book and are also listed in the Index and resource page. Enjoy the process - have some fun making soap!

Transparent Soapmaking: A Complete Guide to Making Natural See-Through Soap

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Total reviews: 6 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Catherine has shared a wealth of information. Thank you 5 out of 5 stars.
69 of 74 people found this review helpful.

I have never made soap but wanted to try. I read several books and this was definitely the clearest and easiest to follow. I am thrilled with the results of the very first batch and I am inspired to keep doing more. Thank you so much, Catherine, for sharing all this information.

For the serious soap maker 3 out of 5 stars.
68 of 70 people found this review helpful.

This book is VERY detailed for the person who is going to get into serious soapmaking, supplies, ingredients and all. It provides all the information and illustration you'd need. Personally, I was looking for more of a hobbiest Melt & Pour kind of thing and I couldn't tell by the synopsis on the Amazon page whether or not this was. (it's not...) HOWEVER - I kept the book because it has excellent descriptions of ingredients for ANY soapmaker. It also has a super section on suppliers. That alone is worth the price as, again, whether a serious or hobbiest soap maker, you'll need soap supplies. Catherine Failor obviously knows soap and educates you with this detailed guide.

How Natural is "natural?" 3 out of 5 stars.
30 of 30 people found this review helpful.

I bought this book because the title sounds like what I am looking for. I wanted to make transparent soap and I want it to be as "natural" as possible. I like the clear , concise explanations. It is very well-written book, obviously indicating that the author knows what she is talking about. I was especially pleased with the diagrams of the cutter and the drill holder. Her instructions are easy to follow and recipes are plentiful. She even includes how to blend the essential oils for different scents. All beginners like me can use this information.

The one way in which this book did not live up to my expectations was with the "natural" part. I expected to find out how to make transparent soap using the old fashioned non-alcoholic method. While Catherine Failor mentions why she does not use that method, I was, nontheless, disappointed. I expected natural not to include alcohol, dyes, or synthetic preservatives.

I do not recommend this book if one is truly looking for the "natural" method of making transparent soap.

The Ultimate Gel Candle Book

Marcianne Miller

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

New gel ideas 5 out of 5 stars.
16 of 17 people found this review helpful.

I gave this book a five stars because of the idea/pics included. It starts out talking about safety,tools needed, and working with gel. It address containers,bubbles,coloring/ fragrances,adding glitter,nesting the candle in a water/flower arrangement,using embeds( wax,clay,glass,agates,beads,wire,sea glass,pins), selecting wicks,making cameos for embeds(very original),using gold leaf inside candles,silhouette candles,color swirling,and gel floating candles.

There are ideas about: sand/treasure candle,neat spider web candle,using flower pot holders,amethyst stone look,using vases in another vase,HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN GUMBALL MACHINE CANDLE(very original at very low cost),vertical striped or diagonal candles, desert candles,pizza candle,tuxedo candle,glass painted/clear candle, bamboo candle,and bonsai(handmade)in a candle. Even shows candle ideas for men!

Each idea comes with pics,instructions,materials list. Great pics and ideas for the beginner and the pro.

Editorial Review:

New gel candlemakers get a friendly greeting to the craft with plenty of basic projects and helpful tips on technique; as they gain more experience, more detailed and exquisite items await their imaginative touch. Add glitter, insets, fragrance, and layers of color—even vertical ones. Among the awe-inspiring projects: a polymer clay spider “weaving” its web in stylish clear gel; a patriotic Stars & Stripes design; and even a Gumball Machine candle.

Cut & Carve Candles: Beautiful Candles to Dip, Carve, Twist & Curl

Dana Brooks

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Fantastic Candles! 4 out of 5 stars.
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A friend of mine loaned me this book and I ended up buying my own copy! Very easy to follow and the candles are just fantastic. I used to see this type candle in malls when I was a kid and never thought I could make them.

Editorial Review:

From tapers with simple twisted ribbons of wax to an elaborate candle shaped like a lighthouse, these 20 cut-and-carve projects have a beautiful look all their own. Yet they’re simple to make: just dip a molded base candle into layers and layers of colored wax, then carve, twist, and curl patterns into the surface. Explore the many possibilities by learning all the basic cuts, from scrolls and bows to loops, and then combining them to create an infinite number of wonderful effects.

Clean, Naturally: Recipes for Body, Home, and Spirit

Sandy Maine

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Total reviews: 9 Average rating: 3.5 of 5

To each their own... 5 out of 5 stars.
8 of 8 people found this review helpful.

Ah, I see much criticism of this lovely book -- folks want something new and exciting. This book clearly isn't an information about soapmaking book -- it is actually a bit more and a bit less than that.

This book presents itself like a gift book -- remiscent of a table top gift book. Tucked into the pages are Maine's basic beliefs on the goodness of home recipes for soaps, shampoos. There are little bits on skin care and hair care. She provides her favorite recipes, using many of the same ingredients.

Although she refers to the training received in the first chapters, it is less training than a lovely presentation -- for a how to of soap making, I'd use a more informational book or information from a class (for soaps made with lye, thank you very much, pretty pictures are not enough!)

In addition to the interesting recipes (for Russian Dishwashing Disk, for example) there is a chapter on Toilet Bowl Cleaners, a Leather Care recipe, a chapter on Making Your own laundry supplies, another on Natural Pet Care and a section on her invention of the "soap tassels" line -- with a couple of recipes.

The idea, I think, is to take her basic vegetable based recipes (CRISCO OIL!!!) and be motivated to make up some of your own, using the logic behind the percentages she uses and the combination of fragrances, seeds, herbs and such.

An addition to the library -- still haven't found my basic must have can't do without soapmaking book!

Editorial Review:

Like a breath of fresh air, this guide to home and personal care embraces the cleaning ritual as a necessary part of daily life and offers tips on how to make it remarkably stress-free and even enjoyable. By creating homemade cleaning products, soaps, and shampoos, harsh chemical cleaners, artificial scents, and allergy-inducing additives are simply replaced with pure, gentle, and wholesome products. In a world where environmental sensitivities are on the rise and time to complete basic tasks seems to slip away, the efficient recipes and methods in this book come as a welcome surprise. By eliminating unnecessary cleaning products from the home, under-the-counter clutter is greatly reduced, allergies and sensitivities are easily addressed, and favorite scents and textures become a part of the calming and fulfilling ritual of keeping things clean.

Paula Pryke's Candles

Paula Pryke

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Editorial Review:

The soft flicker of candlelight brings a magical air to any occasion, from a Thanksgiving feast to a romantic dinner a deux. In this inspiring book, floral designer Paula Pryke offers ideas on room decorations, table decorations, pairing candles with scented flowers, and candles for special celebrations. Each chapter begins with a gallery of candle ideas, beautifully photographed by James Merrell. Paula also offers tips on candle equipment and techniques.

A Mold For Murder (A Soapmaking Mystery)

Tim Myers

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Total reviews: 4 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Pretty Good 3 out of 5 stars.
2 of 3 people found this review helpful.

I have read most if not all of the books in all of Myers' series and this was very much like the rest. It is a quick and easy read. The potential murder suspects are numerous which I like. I was not crazy about the personality change in Ben though. He was a jerk to Diana throughout the entire book which was surprising considering he of all people should know how hard it is to be the prime suspect in a murder case. He was insensitive to her constantly and then would get angry at her when she would get upset. If you liked the previous books from Tim Myers then you'll like this book as well.

gotta read this one! 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 2 people found this review helpful.

This is a continuation in a series and a definite must have for the avid reader of Tim Myers. He keeps you in suspense right to the end and keeps you entertained all throughout. Can't wait for his next book!

Editorial Review:

When soap-making queen Contessa New Berne is murdered in Ben Perkins' family-owned custom soap shop, he discovers his girlfriend had a history with the Contessa-and a reason to want her dead.

Handmade Soap: Recipes For Crafting Soap At Home ( Country Living)

Mike Hulbert

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Total reviews: 28 Average rating: 3.5 of 5

Editorial Review:

There are really just two ways to make soap -- the cold process and glycerin -- but there are literally thousands of ways to make that soap delightful. Beautifully colored and shaped soap is a joy to use; grainy soap is studded with sand or poppyseeds in an amazingly effective hand cleaner; and pure translucent glycerin soap is as gentle as it is clear.

Shaping, coloring and mixing in additives are all covered in details. Soap, cut or molded into bars, squares, balls, domed bars, and round, is a joy to behold. Precious handmade soap can be personalized as gifts for the bride, for a newborn, or for a birthday by embossing a monogram onto the bar. Colors from subtle to pulsating add another dimension. Ingredients such as violet petals or coffee grounds create soaps that soothe and scrub. Sentimental soap made with May's lavender blooms is so romantic in November; pine scented soaps warm the month of December.

Handmade soap is a gift that says comfort, relaxation, and a treat for the senses -- for oneself or for a friend.

Big Book of Candles

Sue Heaser

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

All you want for making candle by yourself 5 out of 5 stars.
0 of 0 people found this review helpful.

I like ideas in this book a lot. It inspire me and make me want to make candle. Especially in the Moulded Candels that show me the idea that easy to apply, also, this book has beautiful gallery at the back.
I recommend this book as your first book to start your project.

Editorial Review:

Making candles is a popular kitchen table-top craft, they are inexpensive and enjoyable to make and require little specialized equipment. The end results can be beautiful accessories for the modern home and can create an immediate atmosphere in a room. "The Big Book of Candles" includes over 40 projects covering a range of techniques and materials from dipping and hand-rolling to creating moulded candles with attractive inclusions. There are also ideas for decorating candles and a range of outdoor projects. From pretty star chunk candles to delicately scented coconut shell, there should be something to suit every taste. The book contains enough variety and designes to give fresh ideas to the experienced candlemaker as well as the beginner.