Can you wax seal a letter?

Placing a wax seal on the outer of an envelope is generally safe for mailing. There is a slight chance for scuffing to be caused by modern sorting machines, however this will affect less than 1 in a 100 envelopes sent.

Can you use rubber stamps for wax seals?

Gather your favorite circular rubber stamps… I recommend actual rubber stamps, due to the high temperature of the glue. It’s a good idea to work on a surface that won’t be damaged by hot glue! Allow the glue to cool for a few seconds, then carefully press a rubber stamp into the surface, pressing lightly, but firmly.

How do you wax a seal without a stamp?

How to:

1. Peel the paper off the crayon.
2. Use the lighter to melt the crayon and drip it onto the paper or envelope.
3. Make a little wax puddle about the size of a 10c coin or just a bit larger than your button.
4. Wait a few seconds and then press you button into the wax.
5. Carefully remove the button.

What can I use instead of a wax stamp?

You can use plain hot glue sticks or colored hot glue sticks. Keep in mind that you can always paint your seal when you are done. Some arts and crafts stores also sell special wax sticks meant for hot glue guns and making wax seals; you can use one of those instead.

What is sealing wax made of?

Traditional sealing wax is generally made from shellac or paraffin wax and coloring pigments, whereas flexible sealing wax is made from the same ingredients with resin added to it. Shellac is favored due to the way it hardens to an effective seal without leaving behind a greasy and oily residue.

Do wax seals require extra postage?

Please remember that adding the weight of a wax seal to your mailed item may increase the postage required for mailing. Please consider using your seal on the inside of your mailing to avoid seal damage, as well as extra handling costs from your postal office.

Can you scent sealing wax?

Herbin French Sealing Wax – Scented. Made to order stamps require 3 working days for production, custom stamps may take 3-5 days. This beautifully scented line of waxes is perfumed with gently natural fragrances. Herbin waxes, this line takes razor-sharp impressions and hold their sharpness through the years.

How do you make a wax seal?

Making a Wax Seal Work above a fire-proof surface and have some water near by. Melt your wax. Let the wax drip onto the paper where you want the seal to go. Stir the wax using your wax stick. Dampen your stamp with some water. Orient the stamp, then press it into the wax. Hold the stamp against the wax for about 10 to 15 seconds.

What is a wax seal stamp?

A wax seal is stamped sealing wax, usually used to seal wedding invitations, envelopes and stationery closed. However when not keeping something closed a wax seal does an amazing job of being a beautiful embellishment!

How our sealing wax is made?

Make Your Own Sealing Wax for that Old-Timey Postal Security Choose your crayons carefully! For this mold 3 crayons with a few shavings of accent colors was just the right amount. Remove the paper from your crayons and cut them into small pieces – roughly 1/8 of an inch – and mix the pieces together. If you choose to add shavings of an accent color, now is the time!

Can you use candle wax for wax stamps?

Candle wax can be used as a seal for fancy letters or folksy cards alike. Use a long match to melt a dollop onto an envelope, and then put your own stamp on it with a wax seal stamp, available at most craft and hobby stores.