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

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