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Introduction to Wax Seals
Everything old is new again! We are excited to introduce wax sealing to the Spellbinders line of products. The Sealed Collection combines not only the traditional art of wax sealing, but also adds in a range of beautiful dies, glimmer plates and sentiments to create the perfect card!
Wax seals add a touch of elegance and charm to papercrafting, not only perfect for envelopes, but also wonderful on a card front or adorning the perfect gift wrapped package. Once you acquire the knowledge of how to create wax seals, you are on your way to a time-honored tradition that has become the latest trend in crafting!
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What is Wax Sealing?
Wax sealing is a decorative technique that involves using melted wax to create an impression or seal on an envelope, document, or container. It's a tradition that dates back to ancient civilizations and was commonly used to secure and authenticate important documents. Today, it's often used for decorative purposes, especially on invitations, cards, letters, and crafts. To create a wax seal, a wax stick or bead is melted and dripped onto the desired surface. A seal, typically engraved with a design or initial, is then pressed into the molten wax, leaving behind a raised and often intricate impression. This practice adds a touch of elegance and personalization to your papercrafts and other projects.
What Tools Do I Need to get Started?
First thing first, you'll need to set up the workspace. If you purchased the Spellbinders Wax Seal Starter Kit, you have almost everything you need to get started. A kettle to heat your wax, a spoon for melting and a heat resistant surface is all of the “hardware” needed. You will also need a tea light candle, to melt the wax beads. Plus, we suggest keeping baby wipes or a damp cloth (change to thicker paper towel) handy to clean the spoon during the process.
I have Everything I Need! What now?
How to Wax Seal
Create a wax seal station that is clear of clutter. Even with the silicone mat, you are working with melted wax and a tealight candle, so make sure you are working on a heat-safe work surface away from children.
The candle must be placed under the spoon holder and the spoon leaning on top. The candle will melt the wax inside the spoon. The process takes about 3-4 minutes to melt 4 beads, less once the spoon is hot.
Once the wax has melted in the spoon, pour it onto your project or onto the silicon mat and gently press the stamp in the center of the wax blob.
Leave the stamp still in place from 15 to 20 seconds. Then, remove it and the magic will happen!
4 beads are the right amount to obtain a beautiful wax seal stamp, especially at the beginning.