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  How to Use Sealing Wax
Faux Wax is a plastic polymer, which creates a bright and shiny appearance.
Place 3 or more wax beads, or a piece of a wax stick, into a melting spoon and hold over the flame or heat gun until the wax is almost completely melted.
Pour the melted wax onto your project and emboss with seal.
www.atticalbums.com /howtousesewa.html   (1638 words)

  
  Sealing wax - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sealing wax was used to seal "letters close" and later (from about the 16th century) envelopes.
Originally the sealing wax was red, but later it might also be fl (tinted with lamp fl or ivory fl) or green (tinted with verdigris).
Sealing wax is usually available in the form of sticks, sometimes with a wick, or as granules.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sealing_wax   (321 words)

  
 Sealing Wax - LoveToKnow 1911
In medieval times, when the principal use of sealing wax was for attaching the impression of seals to official documents, the composition used consisted of a mixture of Venice turpentine, beeswax and colouring matter, usually vermilion.
Fine red stationery sealing wax is composed of about seven parts by weight of shellac, four of Venice turpentine, and three to four of vermilion.
For the brightest qualities of sealing wax bleached lac is employed, and a proportion of perfuming matter - storax or balsam of Peru - is added.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /Sealing_Wax   (270 words)

  
 history of sealing wax
A document, whether parchment or papyrus or birchbark, that had an unbroken blob of wax holding it closed was obviously a document that had not been tampered with since it left the hands of the person who sealed it.
In this case, the seal would be affixed at the bottom of the revealed document, as a sign of authenticity, not as a device to keep the contents from prying eyes.
Seals used for this purpose became quite large, and scribes and secretaries kept pots of wax to be melted over a burner for use in creating the impression.
esotericaofleesburg.com /historysealingwax.htm   (502 words)

  
 What is Sealing Wax?
Sealing wax contains resin or other components to make it hard and glossy, to better hold the shape of the seal that is pressed into the wax when it is still soft.
The advent of gummed envelopes led to a decline in the use of sealing wax, although it was still made and used to add a touch of glamor, particularly on wedding invitations.
Today, seals and sealing wax are mainly used in scrapbooking, to decorate a certificate to be framed, or to emphasize your intent when penning affirmations or prayers.
www.wisegeek.com /what-is-sealing-wax.htm   (379 words)

  
 Sealing Wax
The function of Sealing Wax, while varied, is principally to ensure the security of documents and enclosures.
To use the wax, hold the stick of wax firmly at one end and dowse the opposite end into the flame, allowing the drops of melted wax to fall onto the surface where you wish to make your seal or closure.
When sufficient wax has been dropped onto the surface, remove the wax from the flame and use the molten end to stir round the wax mass to remove any discolouration and spread the wax evenly.
www.goldingcraft.com /sealwax.htm   (140 words)

  
 Wax Seals: sealing wax, custom seals, sealing wax stamps, wax letter seals, wax seal, custom seal, wax seal stamp, ...
The wax is easily melted and dripped onto the paper in quick fashion, ready to be stamped with any one of our seals, which should, as always, be moistened to keep free of any wax residue.
Although a seal can be made directly in place, we highly recommend, especially when you are making a lot of seals, that you make them first on a cookie sheet, aluminum foil or wax paper.
While dripping the molten wax it is important to hold the candle at an angle with its flame end lower than the other end, but not so much that the molten wax flows onto the flame and put it out.
www.sensia.com /waxseals.htm   (1646 words)

  
 paper section
In forming the round sticks of sealing wax, a certain portion of the mass should be weighed while it is ductile, divided into the desired number of pieces, and then rolled out upon a warm marble slab by means of a smooth wooden block like that used by apothecaries for rolling a mass of pills.
Oval and square sticks of sealing wax are cast in molds, with the above compound, in a state of fusion.
Sealing wax is often adulterated with rosin, in which case it runs into thin drops at the flame of a candle.
www.paperpenalia.com /sealingwax.html   (619 words)

  
 Seal (device) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The use of seals, in wax (sealing wax), in lacquer or embossed on paper, to authenticate documents, is a practice as old as writing itself.
Seals of this nature were applied directly to the face of the document or attached to the document by cords in the owner's, or to a narrow strip of the document sliced and folded down as a tail but not detached from the document.
Seals were also applied to letters and parcels to indicate whether or not the item had been opened since the seal was applied.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Seal_(device)   (1991 words)

  
 Bottle Sealing Wax
Sealing was is great for sealing oil candles, vinegar bottles, wine bottles or anything with a corked top.
Just melt your sealing wax beads (or bar) in microwave and dip the cork and bottle into the sealing wax.
You can mix your sealing wax colors for a creative effect as we did in photo above or you can create a marbelized effect which is very nice.
store.candlelightmessages.com /sewabose.html   (92 words)

  
 Sealing Wax and Seals Stationery Page
Today, sealing wax is used by lovers of refined correspondence and those who require sealing wax for special occasions such as wedding invitations, diplomas and certificates of distinction.
Flexible seals can survive mailing far better than than old fashioned sealing wax, so if the seal must go on the outside of an envelope, this wax is the one the use.
This wax is sometimes referred to as "fine" wax because of it's superior, even melting qualities and ease in use.
www.pendemonium.com /stationery_wax.htm   (925 words)

  
 How to Make Sealing Wax Seals on Envelopes Seal Stamps | pineapple girl   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-13)
Sealing envelopes with wax is a beautiful (if terribly impractical) way to finish off that perfect letter.
(The wax sticks are a plasticky sort of resin, and the glob is beginning to cool and harden the instant you remove it from the flame.) Grab your sealer and press it down onto the warm wax glob.
After the seal is cool, you might want to gently wipe it in case any excess oil remains.
www.pineapple-girl.com /waxseals.htm   (1349 words)

  
 Wax Seals: sealing wax, custom seals, sealing wax stamps, wax letter seals, wax seal, custom seal, wax seal stamp, ...
Pour a circle of wax with the glue gun and gently center and place the stamper into the puddle of wax.
It takes about 1 minute for the wax to chill and harden, then gentle pull the die from the wax and you are done.
It takes about 3 minutes per seal with pouring, cooling the wax and re-cooling the die for the next seal.
www.wax-works.com /faq.htm   (743 words)

  
 Wax Station-Sealing and Glazing the Paint
By sealing and glazing, you will get that extra depth of shine that we all admire.
Once the vehicle has been completely sealed and glazed, it is important to immediately follow-up with a quality wax or polish.
Cleaning, sealing, and glazing will clean the paint, but will do nothing to protect it from the same contaminants that you have just removed.
www.waxstation.com /sealing_glazing.htm   (354 words)

  
 Eric Shackle's eBook - Sealing Wax
Our range includes single initial seals, many designs from fleur de lys to wedding bells and the monogram seal which can be personalised with up to 3 initials.
When the wax has gradually softened, apply it with a circular movement upon the place to be sealed, rub it around and down until you have a circle of proper size and thickness and apply the seal.
Flexible seals can survive mailing far better than old fashioned sealing wax, so if the seal must go on the outside of an envelope, this wax is the one to use.
bdb.co.za /shackle/articles/sealing_wax.htm   (587 words)

  
 Sealing Wax Supplies | Sealing Wax Bottles and Wax Sticks | Sealing Wax Suppliers | Seals and Sealing waxes for ...
Sealing wax (la cire) is made with several natural elements: pine resin, ground limestone, lacquer, and a dye made from Indian cochineal.
Wax for stationery is poured by hand into steel molds.
Wax that has the luster of a fine pearl.
www.jherbin.com /sealing_waxes.shtml   (207 words)

  
 Sealing wax recipes
As I've said before, sealing wax is is not my main area of study, although it might well be.
A seal needs to be heatproof, capable of taking fine detail carving, and with a smooth surface that the wax doesn't stick to easily.
A better way to seal scrolls is to cut a small horizontal slit in the bottom margin (I'd give it at least an inch below the slit for a large seal like the Eastern one), run a ribbon through this slit, and apply the wax to that ribbon, forming a sort of loop.
codesmiths.com /shed/workshop/recipes/sealingwax.htm   (2377 words)

  
 Wax Seals & Sealing Wax
Your seal will be designed and engraved in one of the hundreds of fonts we have, or we can engrave your logo from artwork supplied.
Each handsome seal is brass with a polished Tasmanian myrtle handle and comes packed with two sticks of sealing wax.
Wax buttons in flexiwax for melting with a hot air heat gun are an alternate way of using your seal.
www.waxseals.com.au /waxseals.htm   (411 words)

  
 How to Use Sealing Wax with a Glue Gun - WikiHow
Sealing wax has been used for centuries as a method of officially sealing messages closed.
Envelopes today have their own adhesives, but sealing waxes and seals are a fun way to add pizazz and customization to letters and cards.
You should be able to make 10-14 seals from one stick of your glue gun sealing wax.
www.wikihow.com /Use-Sealing-Wax-with-a-Glue-Gun   (358 words)

  
 Swordmark-wax seals & sealing wax
The round part of each seal is about the size of a penny (13mm) while the oval seals are slightly larger.
We import our sealing wax from Scotland to add a touch of old world class to snail mail correspondence, to role-playing game notes, to graduation announcements, or to wedding invitations.
While no company's sealing wax is 100% unbreakable, our glue gun sealing wax is the most flexible and sturdy.
www.swordmark.com /seals.html   (547 words)

  
 Stamp Craft - Wax Seals and sealing wax
Wax Seals can be used for sealing envelopes, for wedding and function invitations, for certificates, decorating packaging, or for craft and greeting cards.
Seals can be made especially for you in your initials, logo or crest, or choose from the standard range of ready made seals in initials or symbols.
Sealing Wax comes in 12 colours, in sticks or button form.
www.stampcraft.com.au /waxseals.html   (86 words)

  
 How to Use Sealing Wax With a Melting Pot - WikiHow
Add as many of the wax beads or wax sticks as you would like into the pot.
If it comes away and the wax is still quite soft, wait a little longer before pressing the seal down.
You can add more wax at any time, and any leftover wax can be cooled and removed for use at a later time.
www.wikihow.com /Use-Sealing-Wax-With-a-Melting-Pot   (335 words)

  
 Using Sealing Wax   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-13)
Our Scottish sealing wax has a wick for easy use, and there are approximately 10-12 average-size impressions per stick.
Sealing wax is not recommended for use by young children.
When possible have your sealed envelopes hand canceled, or preferably mail them in an outer envelope, in order to insure that your seal is protected from today's automated postal system.
www.johnnealbooks.com /jnb/articles/wax.html   (448 words)

  
 Blended Waxes, Inc. > Bottle Sealing Wax
Blended Waxes is the prominent manufacturer of bottle sealing waxes in the U.S. market today.
It can be applied as a wax seal or embossed with a logo or image.
We developed two bottle sealing wax product lines that accomplish a distinct look on the bottle, provide a positive seal and are environmentally conscious with excellent economics.
www.blendedwaxes.com /blendedwaxes/bottle+sealing+wax/default.asp   (181 words)

  
 SEALING WAX - Natural sealing wax for sealing, decorating and personalizing your cards, gifts & packages
Our sealing wax is a perfect way to decorate and personalize your stationery, envelopes and packages.
It is 100% natural, and is derived from natural tree sap of 4 types of trees found in the jungles of India.
Candles are the 'old fashioned' way of applying sealing wax, with a mystical and relaxing touch to the process.
www.worldofincarnation.com /newincarnation/sealingwax.html   (177 words)

  
 Blue Sealing Wax
Our bottle wax breaks cleanly when a corkscrew is inserted, without any crumbling or shatter, so the wine stays perfectly clean.
When the bottle’s empty, it’s easy to slice the wax vertically, and it comes off the bottle in one clean piece.
Then when you’re done, instead of having to clean wax out of a pot, just discard the can.
www.ebrew.com /wine_capsules/sealing_wax_blue.htm   (129 words)

  
 Laser engraved Wax Seals and Sealing wax
This is Genuine Sealing Wax with a wick, an extremely high quality wax with a high polished shine.
For producing larger quanties of seals we recommend using the Melting pot with this sealing wax.
Custom Wax ‘n’ Seals provide hundreds of designs to choose from, each wax stamp is individually engraved, and offer a pick and mix selection of initials or the option to create you very own personal design.
www.customwaxnseals.com   (761 words)

  
 Sealing wax
The number of seals you get from one stick is totally dependent on the size of your seal, but 12-20 from the large sticks is a pretty good guide for most of them, and 5-10 from the mini sticks.
Chilling the seal after each impression will help the seal to release from the glue quickly and easily once you press it into the hot glue.
If the seal becomes too warm while you are making the seals, it will stick in the glue and not make a very clear impression.
www.hisnibs.com /sealing_wax.htm   (1206 words)

  
 Custom Wax n' Seals - Sealing Wax Sticks and Pieces
Traditional Sealing Wax sticks from Waterstons of Scotland, Glue Gun Sealing Wax and Bank of England Sealing Wax broken pieces.
We recommend this sealing wax only be used with the gun supplied.
30 - 40 seals This wax is not suitable for posting out on the back of envelopes as it is brittle, it is best for when you need to produce a large amount of seals that do not require posting.
www.customwaxnseals.com /waxsticks.html   (726 words)

  
 Traditional or Glue Gun Sealing Waxes
Only high quality genuine sealing wax with it's glossy appearance will make clear, rich impressions,and is flexible and mailable.
Ideal for large projects, it is completely flexible and mailable and it is a snap to make a large amount of seals in a short period of time.
Our glue gun wax is made from genuine wax, with colors that are vibrant and resemble genuine sealing wax - it is not a plasticized or colored glue.
www.nostalgicimpressions.com /SearchResults.asp?Cat=1&Click=11   (237 words)

  
 Atelier Gargoyle Flexible Sealing Wax   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-13)
Atelier Gargoyle Flexible Sealing Wax is composed of natural resins, beeswax, synthetic polymers, pigments for color and essential oils for scent.
We mix small batches and pour the wax into special molds from which individual sticks are removed and trimmed while still warm but no longer molten.
Our wax comes in a rainbow of colors, and is sized for convenience of use.
www.ateliergargoyle.com /pages/waxes/agsealingwax.html   (312 words)

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