Unity Candles are beautifully decorated candles that are most often used in wedding ceremonies to symbolize the union of two families via a marriage. A unity candle ceremony is when parties of both families light the candle; most generally the bride and groom. In the ceremony, both the bride and groom hold the lighting stick and light the candle., or candles if there is more than one, while saying their wedding vows.
The type of holder needed for a Unity candle is dependent upon the type of candle used. If an oil unity candle is used for the ceremony then a holder becomes unnecessary as the oil is contained in a decorative glass holder. If you are using the more traditional wax pillar Unity candle then there are candleholders designed just for a unity candle.
If there are several unity candles to be lit then stands that hold multiple unity candles are available in a variety of styles. These are usually the floor standing type of unity candleholders that resemble a giant candleabra or some even resemble a winding staircase.
Celtic unity candleholders are a lovely alternative for holding your Unity candles. The Celtic cross or circle designs are a favorite for these beautiful types of candleholders.
Unity candles kits designed for a person to make their own unity candle, or candles, are also available for purchase. One could design their own family unity candles, or make personalized unity candles for whatever occasion seems to warranty the use of a unity candle. Here is instructions for making an Unity candle, but this is by no means the only way to make one. You will need rubbing alcohol, an eight inch white Pillar Candle, a medium for the candle paint, different colored acrylic paints in wedding theme colors, two 3-inch clay saucers, a compressed sponge, a one inch flat edged paintbrush, a No. 1 liner paintbrush, and a No. 4 flat paintbrush.
Start by cleaning the outside of the candle with the rubbing alcohol. Then, mix your paint with the same amount of candle painting medium . Then moisten the sponge with water, but make sure it isn’t too wet. Dip a flat portion of the sponge in paint mixture. Make patterns on the candle with the sponge. The patterns can be whatever you like.
Now comes the really creative stuff. With the paintbrushes decorate your candle with whatever you would like. You can write your wedding scripture or a poem. Or, you could simply put your names and wedding date on the candle. What you do is up to you.
Now that you have completed painting your candle, it is time to make the unity candle holder. Use the one inch flatbrush to paint the clay saucers any color you desire. Once the saucers are dry, glue the bottoms of the two saucers together. You can add lace, ribbon, or anything you want. Your wedding unity candle is complete!
Irish unity candles are a lovely choice for your next gathering that has unity candles to be lit. Designed with the styles of the emerald isle, Irish unity candles evoke the images of the fairy isles.
Unity candles can be bought wholesale through most any bulk dealing business specializing in candles. Buying wholesale unity candles buy the box can help save you time and money, and they make beautiful additions to any wedding ceremony, and wedding decor.
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