TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Introduction to the Art of Candle Making1
- The Arts and Craft of Candle Making Throughout History2
- Chapter One: The Basics: Supplies and Ingredients9
- Types of Candles10
- Container Candles10
- Votive or Molded Candles10
- Pillar Candles11
- Taper Candles11
- Tea – Light Candles11
- Hurricane Candles11
- Candle Making Supplies12
- Candle Making Ingredients13
- Wax13
- Fragrance14
- Coloring15
- Candle Additives17
- Candle Wicks19
- Candle Wick Chart21
- Chapter Two: Preparing Your Working Area and Candle Equipment25
- Candle Etiquette26
- Candle Safety27
- What to do During Accidents28
- Candle Equipment28
- Heat Sources28
- Pouring Pots or Metal Coffee Cans31
- Candle Thermometer32
- Votive Molds32
- The Right Room Temperature33
- Get Your Work Clothes On34
- Floor Mats/ Cardboard/ Newspapers34
- Measuring Cups and Measuring Spoons34
- Chapter Three: Basic Candle Making Techniques36
- Steps in Preparing the Mold37
- Melting the Candle Wax38
- Steps in Pouring the Candle40
- How to Remove the Mold41
- Hot to Finish the Candle42
- Candles Made Without Wicks43
- Candles Made Using Narrow Neck Molds44
- Chapter Four: Other Candle Making Techniques Part One46
- How to Make Votive Candles47
- How to Make a Striped Candle50
- How to Make a Diagonal Stripe51
- How to Make Ice Candles52
- How to Make Mosaic Candles53
- How to Make a Tinfoil Candles54
- Free Form Candles55
- How to Make Sand Candles55
- Candles Made In Heavy Duty Polythene Bags55
- Chapter Five: Other Candle Making Techniques Part Two58
- How to Make Frosted Candles59
- How to Make Ice Cube Candles60
- How to Make Aluminum Foil Candles61
- How to Make Stacked Candles62
- How to Make Floating Candles63
- How to Make Marbleized Candle64
- How to Make Glow Candle64
- How to Make Beeswax Sheet Candles66
- Tips in Cleaning Up68
- Evaluation69
- Chapter Six: Troubleshooting and Business Operations71
- Troubleshooting72
- How to Run Your Candle Making Business Efficiently78
- Training Manual82
- Tips for the Second Shift88
- Suggested Work Area Layout89
- Chapter Seven: Tips in Establishing Your Candle Making Business91
- Candle Design and Style92
- Choose the Type of Wax, Wick, Fragrance Oil, Color Dyes etc.92
- Master Your Candle Making Technique93
- Adapt a Brand Philosophy94
- Decide on Your Company’s Name and Logo95
- Get Your Business Registered97
- Establish a Selling Platform97
- Photo Credits100
- References102
