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 can use a craft wax melting pot with wax beads or sticks to create your own sealed messages.
Steps
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Plug in the melting pot and wait a few minutes for it to heat up.
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Add as many of the wax beads or wax sticks as you would like into the pot.
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Remove any wicks from the melted wax with a toothpick.
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Use a melting spoon or other heat-resistant ladling device to spoon out your 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 the seal down.
Tips
- You can add more wax at any time, and any leftover wax can be cooled and removed for use at a later time.
- Lining the pot with foil allows for fast wax removal and/or color change.
- One full melting spoon will be enough wax to create a complete seal.
Warnings
- Don't leave the melting pot plugged in unattended.
- Remember to unplug the pot when finished.
- Be careful not to burn yourself on the pot or the hot wax.
