Country Living Handmade Candles by Emily Paulsen

Dozens of "recipes" for making candles that range from a simple beeswax votive candle to a glorious holiday pillar. The appeal of candles is both personal and varied: the light itself can be a symbol of tradition and of hope; the candles themselves can create moods ranging from soft and romantic to highly dynamic. Basic candle making is quite straightforward: a candle is wax surrounding a wick. A beginner can make a beeswax candle in just minutes. Both that is just the starting point, as candle making embraces endless possibilities. Pyramids and pillars, tapers and votives are made even more beautiful with color and scent, with dried flowers and spices. Hurricane candles are formed with ivy leaves or sprigs of demure lilies; cinnamon sticks and cloves imbue candles with texture and fragrance. Many household objects can produce candles: jelly molds, chocolate molds, single-serving juice containers, even eggshells. Candles outdoors create a festive environment: floating candles for a pool or pond are a perfect example. For entertaining, candelaria flank pathways lighting guests' way, and dramatic torchieres illuminate outdoor dinning tables. Rounding out the book are a glossary, which explains the terms and ingredients of candle making, and a resource list that details where to get the best supplies. Country Living Handmade Candles is a beautiful gift, or a perfect start to making beautiful gifts!
Handmade Candles shows how you can create beautiful candles, with just a few ingredients. It reveals, for example, how to roll a sheet of beeswax into an elegant taper, how to scent your candles with your favorite essential oil, and how to dip and mold. Here are step-by-step instructions for wonderful candles that will enhance your decor, light a poolside party or barbecue on the beach, illuminate an elegant dinner, and create just the right ambience for a romantic evening for two. There are also candles specially designed for seasonal centerpieces and celebrations, to accent the festivities in an individual and original manner. Many of the projects make excellent rainy-day activities that children will love.

Make distinctive, Striking Candles just like the onces you see in stores and boutiques. From an elegant table centerpiece to fabulous barbecue illuminations, there is a perfect project for every occasion and setting included here. Your spectacular creations will not only brighten your home but also make Great Gifts for friends and family.

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