Sealing Wax!

Last week for Demo, Elli demonstrated how to do Wax Seals .. and there is a lot to learn!!

Traditionally, the sealing wax comes in a single stick with a wick at one end. To do a wax seal in this way, you light your wax stick WITH A LIGHTER, drip it onto the envelope, and then dip the wick into the hot wax (this puts out the flame). Then, while the wax is still hot,  press the  Metal Seal into it leaving the impression in the hot wax.

Now, although that is the traditional way to seal envelopes, it is NOT THE ONLY WAY!!

Here at the store, we sell the Low Temp Hot Glue Gun and the colored Sealing Wax which fits in the hot glue gun.

THIS IS NOT HOT GLUE!! This is true Sealing Wax meant for doing wax seals.

Using the Sealing Wax in a Low Temp Hot Glue Gun is the easiest way to get control of the Sealing Wax as well as gives you a cleaner puddle of wax  to work with

*often times when doing the classic drip-wax, it is hard to make a nice clean circle. By using the Hot Glue Gun method, you can end up with the exact amount of Sealing Wax that you need



I LOVE to add a metallic element to Wax Seals:

To create that effect, apply a little bit of Versamark ink to the Metal Seal before you stamp it into the hot wax. This will leave a little bit of a clear ink that you can then brush a little bit of Pearl-Ex powder onto (see the wax seal below, Right side).

Or, you can apply a little bit of the Versamark ink directly onto the wax seal impression (after it has dried) and then brush on a little bit of Pearl-Ex powder (see the wax seal below, Left side)

You can also add a nice element to an already fancy event...

I love adding the Wax Seal to the ribbon on this Scroll.. it makes it look SO ROMANTIC!!

Check out how you can use it to seal little vials!!

To seal and invitation...

Or for making place cards...

You can even make your own "Award" by just using a bit of ribbon underneath!!

The possibilities of doing Sealing Wax are ENDLESS!!

Want to learn if Sealing Wax will work with your next project? Stop by to learn more!! We are open 7 days a week and are always happy to help you!

See you soon!

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