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 to customize your letters and cards. If you have sealing wax beads, it's a cinch to create your own sealed messages.
Steps
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Light a candle that is firmly anchored in a steady holder.
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Place 3 or more wax beads into a melting spoon, and hold the spoon above the flame until the wax melts. (Holding the spoon directly in the flame will create soot, which can get into the wax.)
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Pour the melted wax onto your project.
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Wait for 10-15 seconds, then press your seal firmly into the wax before it hardens.
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Lift the seal slowly off the wax. If it comes away and the wax is still quite soft, wait a little longer before pressing down the seal.
Tips
- Experiment with the hot wax to find the right amount of waiting time, in order to get the sharpest impression from your seal.
- One full melting spoon will be enough wax to create a complete seal.
Warnings
- Don't leave the candle burning unattended.
- Be careful not to spill hot wax on yourself - you may get a serious burn.
