The Handmade Candle Book (Handmade) - Hardcover

Alison Jenkins

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1859741770 ISBN 13: 9781859741771

Publisher: New Holland Publishers Pty Ltd (AUS), 2001

Synopsis

From tools to wicks and types of wax, here’s all the information you’ll need to make original candles in a range of colors, shapes, and textures. More than 20 unique projects offer something for every taste, from simple Green Apple candles with the wick as a stem to a distinctive and artistic Rothko-esque rectangle with muted layers of color. No matter what your skill level, you’ll be able to fill your home with candlelight as you enjoy an inspirational new craft.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Making beautiful paper is easy, inexpensive, and environmentally friendly. With The Handmade Paper Book you'll learn how to create more than 20 exquisite paper projects with a minimum of fuss and equipment. Lavish photography and simple, easy-to-follow recipes will inspire you to start right away.

-- Create unique and stylish personal stationery

-- Add texture and color using natural materials like banana, silk, flowers, and feathers

-- Produce classic writing paper, textured gift wrap, and laid fiber paper

-- Master specialty papermaking techniques like embossing, watermarks, and fruit and vegetable papyrus

About the Author:

Alison Jenkins originally trained as a fashion designer but has since turned her hand to a wide variety of textile and other crafts. She is a regular contributor to Inspirations magazine and has written a number of practical craft books on a variety of subjects. She is based in Anerley, South East London.

About this edition

• Publisher: New Holland Publishers Pty Ltd (AUS)
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 1859741770
• ISBN 13: 9781859741771
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 80