Props for Eagle Ceremonies

[IndianaScoutmaster]

I have been searching for plans or pictures of the Eagle Light Box and the Candle holders that I have seen mentioned in numerous Eagle ceremonies. Any ideas on where to find them would be very useful.

[Fuzzy Bear]

You inspired me to search the Forum for past answers to your question. I made a file that turned out to be six unedited pages but it was about Eagle COHs in general, including two answers to your question, which I will now post. I also want to thank several of the past Forum members for their contributions to my file.

 

This answer came from one of our past distinguished contributors:

 

One troop has a big 3 by 4 ft box with stained glass copy of the eagle badge. Then there is a light bulb behind each section of the badge and they turn each on as they describe the meaning of each part of the badge.

 

Another posted:

 

We have an oversized Eagle medal replica about 4-ft. tall that we hang center stage behind the Eagle Scouts chair. Then we have a set of 4 large flora delis candle holders that we use for a Scout Law ceremony.

 

The Eagle was made by taking a clipart image of the Eagle medal enlarging it a little and printing it on a sheet of transparency film. then it was put on an overhead projector and projected onto a half sheet of 1/4 inch plywood and traced. We asked an art student at the local high school to paint it for us. She got a grade we got a great Eagle. She painted the Eagle and the banner with the knot. Then a parent sewed the ribbon section. The ring connecting the ribbon and Eagle was cut from plywood as well.

 

I cut out the shape and traced it onto 1/4 plywood squares 12in X 12in. Then I used a band saw to cut out the shapes. A rectangular block of wood about 2in X 2in and 7 inches long with 3 holes drilled into it to receive candles was glued and nailed to the back. Then a simple base was attached and the whole thing sanded primed and then spray painted metallic gold.

 

Attach a short length of 1 1/2 PVC pipe (with a cap on the top end) to the back of the banner. It can then be slid over a post in a flag stand.

 

The candle holders I made. I took a scout emblem from the Internet blew it up to 10 3/4 inches tall, and printed it out on heavy paper stock. We use red, white and blue candles in them.

 

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[IndianaScoutmaster]

Thanks for your quick reply!!! I have two ceremonies coming up soon and have been searching, without luck, for ideas on how to build these props. This will get me started.

[Fuzzy Bear]

A few years ago and in a different Council and job, one of my fellow Shop Teachers carved in wood (*I don't remember him using wax)and then casting in metal an Eagle Medal replica, about 4 foot long. Ribbons were made from fabric.

 

Being that I didn't have the same skill level and I wanted the Arrow of Light enlarged, I used the basic enlargement process of measuring and multiplying to get a replica 3' X 4' (approx.). This process may take a little longer but it is accurate. I also have difficulties with color variations so I had to ask another person to help with the choice of paints. To keep it lightweight, I used a heavy cardboard, about 3/4 inch thick. I sealed both sides and edges first and painted with several coats of paint. It still needed to be stored inside.

 

Regarding candles, I have been given large amounts of wax over the years and have made candles by melting down and reusing the wax in various holding forms. FB