How to Keep a Baptism Candle Wrap Personalized

Quick answer

To keep your baptism candle wrap personalized, handle the embroidery gently, avoid direct contact with candle wax, and store the wrap flat in a cool, dry place.

Steps to preserve your personalized candle wrap

1. Position the wrap to avoid wax on embroidery: When placing the wrap on the candle, ensure the embroidered name and date face outward and sit above the area where wax typically drips. If the candle is used during a ceremony, tilt it slightly away from the wrap to keep hot wax from pooling on the fabric. Check wax drips after each use – if any land on the embroidery, let them harden and gently peel them off, never scrape.
2. Remove the wrap carefully after use: Untie the satin ribbon rather than pulling the wrap off. Slip the fabric away from the candle, supporting the embroidered area with your fingers to avoid stretching the threads. If the wrap sticks to wax residue, warm it slightly with a hairdryer on low heat to soften the wax, then peel. Never yank the wrap off – you can break the embroidery thread or distort the lettering.
3. Store flat and away from light: Lay the wrap flat in a clean, dry drawer or box, with the embroidered side up. Avoid folding it through the embroidered area; if you must fold, do so along the ribbon or plain fabric sections. Keep it out of direct sunlight, which can fade the thread color over time. Store the wrap separately from other items that might snag the lace or ribbon.

Product facts

• Personalized First Communion Candle Wrap with Name and Date: This elegant First Communion candle wrap is made from soft, lightweight fabric in white or ivory, with delicate lace trim and a satin ribbon tie. It is personalized with embroidery of the child’s name and date. The embroidered area is the most delicate part of the wrap, so you should avoid pulling the ribbon tie through it or letting wax drip directly onto the stitching.