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   BArnold | Feb 28, 2005 03:20am | #1

   Alan,

   The unity candles I'm familiar with are used in weddings.  A large central candle flanked by two tapers.  The tapers are lit, then the bride and groom each pick up one, ignite the main candle and blow out their individual tapers signifying their union.

   Is your project something different?

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   UncleDunc | Feb 28, 2005 08:52am | #2

   Group marriage?

   I did a Google image search , and everything I saw there matched your description.

   Didn't see any wood bases. Saw a lot of metal ones, along this theme.

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   And quite a few separates.

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   BArnold | Feb 28, 2005 02:39pm | #3

   "Group marriage? ..."

   Variety is the spice of life!

   :')

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   AlanMikkelsen | Feb 28, 2005 06:38pm | #5

   Yeah, I did the Google thing, too.  Unfortunately, this is a bit different from anything I found.  The bride and grrom are building a new home, Craftsman style bungalow.  Thus the request for a craftsman inspired unity candle to place on their mantle.Alan & Lynette Mikkelsen, Mountain View Farm, est. 1934,  Gardens & Fine Woodworking, St. Ignatius, MT

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   Ecbntmkr | Feb 28, 2005 07:01pm | #6

   Alan,
   Would this be a freestanding unit or something that would be placed on an altar or table? The 11 tapers throws a kink in it because of the odd number. If it is to go on an altar would be to have a platform (shelf)for the unity candle with a lower platform for the tapers. That way one taper would be centered in front of the unity candle, with 5 tapers on either side. If it were to be placed on an altar, I would think a simple box design with 2 levels of platforms on top. The box could then have Craftsman type details, square relief cutouts, etc.
   Hope this helps.
   Eric

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   AlanMikkelsen | Feb 28, 2005 08:02pm | #7

   I have two ideas.  One is to have the large candle in the center, with three tapers in front of it, and four on each side.  The large candle would be on a slightly elevated pedestal, the other candles would all be on the same level.  The second idea is to have the eleven candles rising behind the large candle, with a peak behind the large candle.  On the first idea, I would join the pieces with splines, a la Greene & Greene, with different woods.  On the second, perhaps the candles behind the large candle could be in slight V, joined at the center by splines, also. 

   I have QS white oak, walnut, cherry and maple in my lumber racks to work with.

   Thanks for all your ideas, keep them coming!  I'm going to keep thinking about this for another day or so, before I begin making designer sawdust.  Alan & Lynette Mikkelsen, Mountain View Farm, est. 1934,  Gardens & Fine Woodworking, St. Ignatius, MT

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   UncleDunc | Feb 28, 2005 10:40pm | #8

   How about half of a shallow ellipse, like a federal demilune table, with a large candle at the center, a medium size taper at each end, and nine smaller tapers evenly spaced along the rim.No idea how to make it look craftsmanly. :)

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   AlanMikkelsen | Feb 28, 2005 11:39pm | #9

   I like the concept, maybe I'll try to make it more angular/geometric for an A&C look.  Thanks.Alan & Lynette Mikkelsen, Mountain View Farm, est. 1934,  Gardens & Fine Woodworking, St. Ignatius, MT

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   AlanMikkelsen | Feb 28, 2005 06:36pm | #4

   This is to be used in a wedding.  The Bride and Groom will light a taper each, and then each of their children will light a taper, thus 11 in all.Alan & Lynette Mikkelsen, Mountain View Farm, est. 1934,  Gardens & Fine Woodworking, St. Ignatius, MT

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   drhamel | Mar 01, 2005 12:43am | #10

   Sounds like a Utah ceremony - husband and 10 wives!

   Formerly just 'Don' but not the 'Glassmaster Don' or the lower-case 'don'.