![]() ![]() Cleaning a traditional melting spoon can be a bit tricky, so make sure to check out how to clean a wax seal spoon. If you want your materials to last, then you need to make sure to properly clean all of your tools. Now that we’ve gone over all the materials you need, let’s dive right into the process of sealing with wicked wax sticks! You gotta light your flame somehow, so grab a lighter and keep it nearby. The wax is messy and will leave a residue in your gun. While I wouldn’t recommend getting started with a glue gun, who am I to hold you back? If you go with this option, make sure to either use a glue gun you’re not attached to or buy a gun just for sealing wax. A tealight (or any candle, really) is an excellent and cheap option. If you are using wax beads and a spoon, you need something to heat your wax. You can use whatever envelopes you want, but I personally like ones with pointy flaps like the black envelopes I’m using here. While you are more than welcome to press wax seals into anything and everything you desire, envelopes are the go-to choice. A naked metal handle can get quite warm while you’re working. Make sure to grab one with something covering the handle like wood or plastic. If you’re using wax beads (or cutting chunks out of your wax sticks), you’ll want a melting spoon. ![]() That makes storing your sealing wax kit much easier. If you’re wanting to get a few heads, you only need one handle. You can usually purchase the head and handle in one package. Of course, you’re going to need a handle for your wax seal. Grab one or collect a few for different occasions! Stamp Head Handle There are tons of options to choose from. You can even get a custom stamp head made for a reasonable price! That’s how I ended up getting my Little Coffee Fox logo as a wax seal. You can order a myriad of different stamp styles, like a Game of Thrones sigil, the Hogwarts coat of arms, your initial, round seals, square seals, or other various designs. In order to create wax seals, you need a stamp. Sticks are good for when you are using a single color. You light the wick, which melts the wax so you can use. They are columns of sealing wax with a wick in the middle. These are like tiny candlesticks, basically. Let me break them down for you so you know what to get. Sealing Waxįirst, you’ll need some sealing wax! Wax typically comes in three different options. You can master this old-fashioned style with just a few supplies and no skill at all! Allow me to show you how to use a wax seal in this easy step-by-step guide. ![]() Whether the inside contains a party invite, wedding stationery, or a letter from an old friend, a wax seal provides a bit of magic to an otherwise ordinary piece of paper. Who knows what it could contain? The inheritance from a long-lost relative in an old mansion? An acceptance letter to a magical school? Perhaps it contains a secret that only you may know. It beckons you to open it and satiate your curiosity. There is nothing quite as mysterious, dramatic, and impressive as a wax sealed envelope. Want to learn how to create super fancy and old-fashioned wax seals? It’s easy! Here’s everything you need to learn how to use a wax seal. ![]()
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