Wax Seal or Stamping?

It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended!

Have you ever gotten a formal letter or invitation with a wax seal on the envelope? Do you know how to create that wax seal?

There are two ways you can create this. The first is real and legitimate while the latter is more of a faux wax seal.

Let’s explore the first one. You will need a metal stamp with a lighter or flame as well as sealing wax. You heat and puddle the wax and then stamp into it.

So the second one is more of a faux technique. Grab your Versamark Ink Pad, Embossing Powder, a stamp, and a Heat Tool. Begin building your wax seal by stamping the Versamark and sprinkling heavily with the embossing powder. Before it cools (or warm it back up) and it is still sticky add more powder. Continue adding and heating until the “wax” is thick or deep enough. Tip: you might want to heat from underneath so the powder doesn’t blow away. When you have the thickness you would like then warm again. When it is warm then gently push the stamp into the powder. Before it is completely cool then pull the stamp out. Tip: If the stamp gets stuck then heat slowly from underneath. (This works better with the red rubber stamps instead of the photopolymer or clear ones.)

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂