Melting spoons are handy if you only need to create a few wax seals. However, this method is simply too slow for larger projects. Traditional wax seals add a beautiful and individual touch to wedding invitations, making each piece of stationery unique. At The Paperbox, we offer a wide range of When pre-making your wax seals use a silicone mat rather than baking paper which can crinkle and leave marks in your seals.

wax melting spoon, designed for melting wax, to create one to two seals. It also has a lip for ease of pouring. As you’re likely to leave a little more wax than needed with a spoon, you can create a more organic edge on your seal after stamping. Get Your Very Own This video by @elisaannecalligraphy serves as a great little tutorial for anybody wishing to use the Glue Gun sealing method. Alternatively, you can use this transition to create some fun mixed colours if you plan which shades to use in advance! First thing to note is that the wax in this video is at perfect temperature. We see far too many instances of people heating the wax until it reaches boiling point! With a low-temp glue gun you avoid creating unnecessary bubbles and burnt patches.Set the temperature to low and allow a couple of minutes for the glue gun to heat up. Rest the glue gun on a mat or sheet of foil to protect surfaces from dripping wax. Whichever method you use, making wax seals for your wedding stationery is a fun experience and makes your cards and invitations stand out. For all your personalised wedding stationery needs, The Paperbox has you covered. Explore our collection of Every effort is made to capture the true colour of thesealing wax. Photos are taken using professional photography equipment and are edited using true colour monitors. Colour may appear different in real life as colours can be distorted depending on your own monitor/phone settings. SEALING WAX INSTRUCTIONS Combining colours to create a marbled effect with your seals is also easier with a spoon. You get to see how the colours come together before pouring the wax. Glue guns are fuss-free and don’t require the use of an open flame, making them safer. You have more control over how much wax to use — simply “point and shoot.”

Sealing wax is perfect for creating flexible wax seals.This is FLEXIBLE sealing wax used for glue guns. Traditional sealing wax is brittle and won't hold up during postage. The flexible wax is used for a more robust seal and is also ideal for making seals ahead of time and applying to your project at a later date. WHITE SEALING WAX FEATURES That being said, if any of our customers happen to have made a complete hash job of their stamps then don't despair! We understand that things don't always go to plan, so if you get in touch with us we'll try our best to help and offer a replacement if necessary. I have personally stamped over 30,000+ seals and counting. Here are my best tips for creating the perfect wax seal. Emboss the wax with the stamp and allow the stamp to rest for a few seconds before gently pulling off. They’re just cool to use. There’s something about making seals for your invitations the traditional way that makes the experience more memorable.

SEALING WAX INSTRUCTIONS