Each step illustrated with color photos. Includes how to avoid common mistakes plus information on scents and dyes.

The Complete Photo Guide to Soap Making thoroughly demystifies and demonstrates every aspect of the craft, guiding readers with clear text and hundreds of step-by-step photos.

Over 1000 copies sold in e-Book format and now it is finally available in print! The Soy Candle Making Book will save you an incredible amount of time! Everything you need to make beautiful soy candles is right in this book. (except the supplies, of course) Most people spend hours searching the internet for soy candle recipes, troubleshooting, how to find the right wick, the best places to buy supplies and on and on. I KNOW because I've been there! YOU don't have to be one of those people! I want you to be able to find everything you need right HERE so you don't have to waste all that precious time when you could be getting right down to making your candles, whether you are starting a business, have a business already, or just wanting to start a hobby. In this Book You'll Find: An extensive section on finding the right wick including a list of all the different types of wicks for soy wax and an explanation of each, with sizing recommendations. Learn about soy wax pros and cons as well as a list of ALL the different types of soy wax and my thoughts about some of the kinds I've tested and which are my favorites! An explanation of each tool and ingredient that is used in making soy candles as well as a list of fragrance oils I have personally found to have a great scent throw. A COMPLETE list of US soy candle making suppliers by state, as well as some suppliers in Australia, Canada and the UK!

The immensely popular blogger behind Little House Living provides a timeless and “heartwarming guide to modern homesteading” (BookPage) that will inspire you to live your life simply and frugally—perfect for fans of The Pioneer Woman and The Hands-On Home. Shortly after getting married, Merissa Alink and her husband found themselves with nothing in their pantry but a package of spaghetti and some breadcrumbs. Their life had seemingly hit rock bottom, and it was only after a touching act of charity that they were able to get back on their feet again. Inspired by this gesture of kindness as well as the beloved Little House on the Prairie books, Merissa was determined to live an entirely made-from-scratch life, and as a result, she rescued her household budget—saving thousands of dollars a year. Now, she reveals the powerful and moving lessons she’s learned after years of homesteading, homemaking, and cooking from scratch. Filled with charm, practical advice, and gorgeous full-color photographs, Merissa shares everything from tips on budgeting to natural, easy-to-make recipes for taco seasoning mix, sunscreen, lemon poppy hand scrub, furniture polish, and much more. Inviting and charming, Little House Living is the epitome of heartland warmth and prairie inspiration.

You can make attractive decorative candles yourself, and this book shows you how. Make block, layer, and mottled candles; hurricane, abstract and glow-through candles; sand, taper, and applique candles; water candles, many more. Easy-to-follow instructions guide you every step of the way. 82 illustrations visualize important points. Glossary. Index.

Kids can create more than 20 beautiful candles.

Make floating candles, herbal soaps, and even a home spa Discover the secrets of color, shape, and scent the fun and easy way? Whether you're a beginner or seasoned craftperson, this fun book offers everything you need to make beautiful, professional-looking candles and soaps at home. You get practical tips on dyeing and scenting wax, using unusual molds, adding embellishments to candles, working with soap ingredients, and even turning your hobby into a business! Discover How To: Stock a safe & efficient work area Work with all types of wax Add color and scent to your projects Make melt-and-pour soaps Turn a hobby into a business

Jill Winger, creator of the award-winning blog The Prairie Homestead, introduces her debut The Prairie Homestead Cookbook, including 100+ delicious, wholesome recipes made with fresh ingredients to bring the flavors and spirit of homestead cooking to any kitchen table. With a foreword by bestselling author Joel Salatin The Pioneer Woman Cooks meets 100 Days of Real Food, on the Wyoming prairie. While Jill produces much of her own food on her Wyoming ranch, you don’t have to grow all—or even any—of your own food to cook and eat like a homesteader. Jill teaches people how to make delicious traditional American comfort food recipes with whole ingredients and shows that you don’t have to use obscure items to enjoy this lifestyle. And as a busy mother of three, Jill knows how to make recipes easy and delicious for all ages. "Jill takes you on an insightful and delicious journey of becoming a homesteader. This book is packed with so much easy to follow, practical, hands-on information about steps you can take towards integrating homesteading into your life. It is packed full of exciting and mouth-watering recipes and heartwarming stories of her unique adventure into homesteading. These recipes are ones I know I will be using regularly in my kitchen." - Eve Kilcher These 109 recipes include her family’s favorites, with maple-glazed pork chops, butternut Alfredo pasta, and browned butter skillet corn. Jill also shares 17 bonus recipes for homemade sauces, salt rubs, sour cream, and the like—staples that many people are surprised to learn you can make yourself. Beyond these recipes, The Prairie Homestead Cookbook shares the tools and tips Jill has learned from life on the homestead, like how to churn your own butter, feed a family on a budget, and experience all the fulfilling satisfaction of a DIY lifestyle.

'Their combined passion for fragrance is infectious, and they love teaching.' Telegraph Not only is candle making and scent development a wonderfully relaxing craft, it is also a unique way to create personalised gifts or to create a signature scent for your own home or special event. Earl of East London Paul and Niko of Earl of East London share the secrets behind the gorgeously scented candles they create at their studio. As well as the basic steps required to prepare and pour candles at home, the pair include a fascinating exploration of the art of building scent, so you too can create your own signature fragrances. Paul and Niko are devoted to capturing memories and feelings in scent, and explain how to combine different essential oils to trigger different emotions, whether that may be a recollection childhood holidays conjured up by a hint of mandarin and seaweed, or an imagined walk in your grandparents' garden, scented with basil and parsley.

Using gel to make candles is quick, easy and the results are spectacular! You'll love every aspect of your candle crafting when you follow our instructions. All you need are a few supplies.. containers, gel, pans, wicks, and your kitchen range. Use any containers you desire. Those mismatched glasses and cups in your cupboards make wonderful containers.