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9 Best Candle Making Books for Crafters (2026)

Discover the best candle making books for beginners and experienced chandlers. Learn soy, beeswax, and paraffin techniques plus scent blending and decoration.


Books & Affiliate Links

#TitleBest ForPriceISBN/ASINAmazon Link
1The Candlemaker's Companion by Betty OppenheimerComprehensive guide$171580173667Buy on Amazon
2Candlemaking for Fun & Profit by Michelle EspinoStarting a business$150761525084Buy on Amazon
3The Art of Candle Making by Chartwell BooksDecorative techniques$160785839062Buy on Amazon
4Soy Candle Making Guide by Sarah JamesSoy wax specialty$14B08KHFJ9LNBuy on Amazon
5Modern Candle Making by Stark WinterContemporary styles$181646114051Buy on Amazon
6The Complete Candle Making Guide by Sarah JohnsonStep-by-step basics$15B09GXMBTRMBuy on Amazon
7Candle Making Business by Suzanne CarpenterEntrepreneurship$161699215065Buy on Amazon
8Natural Candles by Rebecca SullivanEco-friendly methods$201911632701Buy on Amazon
9The Creative Candle by Annika LindkvistArtistic designs$220711261474Buy on Amazon

Book Details

1. The Candlemaker's Companion by Betty Oppenheimer

2. Candlemaking for Fun & Profit by Michelle Espino

3. The Art of Candle Making by Chartwell Books

4. Soy Candle Making Guide by Sarah James

5. Modern Candle Making by Stark Winter

6. The Complete Candle Making Guide by Sarah Johnson

7. Candle Making Business by Suzanne Carpenter

8. Natural Candles by Rebecca Sullivan

9. The Creative Candle by Annika Lindkvist

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