The Bottom Line
This is a candlemakers' candlemaking book. It illustrates and celebrates just what we all love about candles - and provides 150 great ideas and projects for using candles in your home. It is a beautiful, wonderfully illustrated, superbly written book.
Pros
- The most gorgeous coffee-table quality candle making book I've ever seen
- Not just beautiful, but packed full of really inspiring projects, tips and ideas
- Projects/ideas based on colors, seasons, themes and spaces
- Ideas for decorating your candles...and for decorating your house withcandles
- On top of the great decorating and display ideas, it's got a solid section on candle making
Cons
- Not a cheap book ($21 - $35) - but worth every penny!
- It's easy to be overwhelmed, there are so many great ideas!
Description
- If you're looking for a wonderful gift book for a candlemaker - this is it!
- An amazing resource for decorators - simple, yet elegant and inspired candle creations
- Easily organized by themes, colors, seasons and types of displays
- Each project is very well laid out and illustrated. The instructions are clear and easy to follow.
- Candle holders ranging from braided dough, to paper lanterns, to glass pots, to advent rings
- Candle decorations from gilding, texturing, carving, jeweling and painting
Guide Review - The Complete Book of Candles by Gloria Nicol
From the inside jacket cover, "Throughout history, wax has been lit for symbolic purposes, and simply to provide light. However, the soft, flickering light of a candle also brings enchantment, creating atmospheres full of color and scent that make every ocacasion special. Used for celebrations, for romance, or relaxation, the appeal of candles is universal."
In this book, Gloria Nicol has captured the passion and wonder of candles - the elusive light, the alluring flicker, the seductive draw of these wax creations.
The book is divided into three main sections:
- Inspirational Candle Displays - candles and candle displays inspired by colors (creamy white, dramatic red, true blue...), seasons (signs of spring, long summer days, harvest time...), themes (seaside memories, country styles, cosmic symbols...), spaces (candles for your dining room, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom...), entertaining with candles, and more...
- Candle Making and Candle Decorating- including materials, equipment, techniques and special embellishments
- Creative Candleholders - Candle sticks, candle pots, candle lanterns, candle sconces and stunning candle displays.
