Baptism is a very meaningful ceremony rife with symbolic objects, such as baptism candles. On a normal basis, these candles are just a molded wax objects that act as sources of light. However, they are loaded with meaning once they are used in a baptismal ceremony.
In any religion, candles play a major part of a baptism. The candle is seen as a light that provides safety and guidance in a journey towards a new belief and faith. The light from baptism candles is so bright that not even darkness can overcome this brightness. Candles are necessary in the ceremony, just like light is needed to provide a clear path.
Personalizing baptism candles is a way of making the ceremony more symbolic to the individual baptized and the people who are there to share this life-changing event. Aside from its purpose in the ceremony itself, the candle will also serve as a keepsake for the event.
Every sight of the candle will serve as a reminder that an individual has embarked on a wonderful journey with his or her faith as a source of guidance. Baptism candles should be personalized according to the religious prescriptions and tastes of the one baptized.
You can start with two choices. You can either buy your baptism candles from another source and just bring them to the customization shop or get your candles from the shop already. It all depends on which deal gives you more value for your money.
Next, you have to talk to the designer about the design of your candle. The design includes the layout of the text, the photos etched on the candle, and if other accessories will be attached to the baptism candles. Accessories like a studded cross, ribbon, and beads can be used on the candle.
Baptism candles can be a DIY project if you have a manageable number of guests and if you have the skills. The easiest way to customize the candles is to wrap it with satin ribbons. Satin ribbons won’t catch fire, as long as you wrap it around the candle properly.
It shouldn’t go all the way to the wick to avoid the flame. Use a glue gun to stick the ribbon to the candle, taking care not to burn yourself. An interplay of two complimentary ribbon colors that match the motif of the occasion should be enough to decorate the candle. If wish, glue a small accessory to a small portion of the baptism candles. It can be a set of beads or small trinkets.