Candle & Soap Making For Dummies® - Softcover

Ewing, Kelly

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764554964 ISBN 13: 9780764554964

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2003

Synopsis

The fun and easy way to make fragrant candles and soaps for home or gift–giving

For anyone who wants to make beautiful, hand–crafted candles and soaps at a fraction of the cost of store–bought, this friendly guide is the ideal place to start. Featuring lots of step–by–step illustrations and eight pages of stunning full–color examples, the book provides detailed how–to instructions for a wide range of candle and soap projects. Candle–making techniques include dyeing and scenting wax, using unusually shaped molds, embedding decorative objects, and creating floating candles; soap projects include fragrant hand soaps of all shapes and sizes, medicinal soaps, herbal soaps, and shampoos.

Kelly Ewing (Fishers, IN) is a writer, editor, and candle and soap maker extraordinaire.

About this title

About the Author

Kelly Ewing has coauthored several books, including The Internet All–in–One Desk Reference For Dummies, PCs All–in–One Desk Reference For Dummies, and Direct Mail For Dummies.

From the Back Cover

Make floating candles, herbal soaps, and even a home spa

Discover the secrets of color, shape, and scent the fun and easy way®

Whether you re a beginner or seasoned craftperson, this fun book offers everything you need to make beautiful, professional–looking candles and soaps at home. You get practical tips on dyeing and scenting wax, using unusual molds, adding embellishments to candles, working safely with soap ingredients, and even turning your hobby into a business!

The Dummies Way

• Explanations in plain English
• "Get in, get out" information
• Icons and other navigational aids
• Tear–out cheat sheet
• Top ten lists
• A dash of humor and fun

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0764554964
• ISBN 13: 9780764554964
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 360