The Book of Candles. A Practical and Creative Guide to Using Candles Decoratively, Indoors and Out

Miranda Innes

ISBN 10: 0863186459 / ISBN 13: 9780863186455

Published by Dorling Kindersley, London England, 1991

About this Item

Photogoraphy by Clive Streeter. The first fully illustrated guide to candles and their decorative use in the home. Unique photographic catalogue of candles and candleholders, featuring a stunning array of traditional and modern designs. Innovative ideas using candles as a design accessory for different effects and interiors in town and country. Inspirational displays for special occasions such as Christmas and a candlelit dinner for two. Step-by-step photo sequence for making a wide range of distinctive candles. Illustrated. Illustrated laminated boards.(We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. academic and scholarly books and Modern First Editions ,and all types of Academic Literature.).

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Book of Candles. A Practical and Creative Guide to Using Candles Decoratively, Indoors and Out
• Publisher: Dorling Kindersley, London England
• Publication Date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0863186459
• ISBN 13: 9780863186455
• Binding: Decorative Boards
• Edition: First Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Arts & Crafts

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Synopsis

This book is a guide to the decorative use of candles, both indoors and out. The variety of candles available are catalogued and illustrated with atmospheric photographs, from tiny slender birthday cake candles to fragrant beeswax and scented candles. A guide to candleholders illustrates a range of antique and modern designs and a history of the legends and folklore associated with candles is included. Instructions on the making of your own candles at home is also included as are the traditional methods of dipping and moulding. Miranda Innes is editor of "Country Living" and author of "Country Home Decorating Book".

Review

For sheer visual impact, it's pretty hard to beat Miranda Innes's impressive book, in which glorious color is set off dramatically against the white pages. Here are all types of candles, including beeswax, decorated, Christmas, and floating varieties, plus many types of holders. The section on decorating with candles offers beautiful tableaux of candles used in country, romantic, classic, ethnic, and contemporary settings. The final chapter features step-by-step instructions for making dipped, molded, rolled, scented, pressed-flower, and painted candles.