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Making Hand-dipped Candles

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Publisher Comments:

Since the 1973 publication of Storey's first Country Wisdom Bulletin, our commitment to preserving the arts, crafts, and skills of country life has never wavered. We now have more than 200 titles in this series of 32-page publications, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.

Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins contain practical, hands-on instructions designed to help you master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. From traditional skills to the newest techniques, Storey's Bulletins provide a foundation of earth-friendly information for the way you want to live today.

Synopsis:

Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.
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About the Author

Betty Oppenheimer is an experienced crafter and seamstress who studied textile science at the Fashion Institute of Technology and has worked as textile quality assurance manager and engineer for several sportswear companies. Betty is the author of The Candlemaker's Companion and Growing Lavender and Community on the Sequim Prairie. She lives on the Olympic Penninsula in rural Washington state.
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Table of Contents

Introduction

Candlemaking Basics

Dipping Candles

Troubleshooting Dipping Problems

Other Dipping Projects

Cleaning Up

Troubleshooting

Safety Equipment and Procedures

Decorating Your Candles with Wax

Candle Storage Tips

Decorative Candle Wrapping

Suppliers

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Product Details

ISBN:
9781580172059
Author:
Oppenheimer, Betty
Publisher:
Storey Publishing
Location:
Pownal, Vt.
Subject:
Candlemaking
Subject:
General Crafts & Hobbies
Subject:
General
Subject:
Crafts-General
Subject:
HOUSE & HOME / Sustainable Living
Subject:
CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Decorating
Edition Description:
bulletin
Series:
A Storey country wisdom bulletin ;
Series Volume:
A-192
Publication Date:
19990131
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
5 1/2 x 8 1/2
Pages:
32
Dimensions:
8.35x6.00x.11 in. .9 lbs.
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"Synopsis" by , Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.
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