Sealing Wax and Seals

This page last updated  1/10/12



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Sealing Wax

"The Art of Sealing a Letter"

Do not begin by thrusting the end of the wax into the flame and conveying it in a flaming spatter to your envelope. Take plenty of time and hold the wax above the flame of the candle, but not near enough to burn; a burnt wax makes a streaky seal and is hard to manage. 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. The result should be a clear-cut impression.

These instructions were found in a wax seal boxed set from the early 1900's


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.



J. Herbin Wood Handle Wax Seals

Herbin Wood Handle Wax Seal - HER-H407/40

Elegant dark wood varnish handles are large and easy to hold to impress your favorite seal onto stationery and envelopes. Select a handle AND a die for lovely wood wax seal. The dies easily screw in and out of the end of the wood handle. Handle measures approximately 4 inches long.


J. Herbin Wood Wax Seal with Brass Die - $26
Please select both Handle AND Die when ordering

HER-H407/40 J. Herbin wood wax seal handle, 4 inches, with brass die $26

Solid brass dies for J. Herbin wood wax seal handles
One included with each J. Herbin wood wax seal handle
Also available separately - $14 each

HER-H404/74 Star of David Die - HER-H404/74
Star of David
$14



FAUX SEALING WAX

Faux sealing wax is all the rage! 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. Plus it's simple to use, no flame involved. Just pop a stick in your mini glue gun and squeeze out 6-10 seals per stick.

Beautiful colors and perfect for seals on Holiday Cards, Anniversary Announcements, Bridal Shower and Wedding Invitations, Birthday Cards, Gift Wrapping, Paper Embellishments and just about anything else you want to add a little touch of class to.

Faux Wax Sticks are 4" long and 0.28" diameter and can be used in low, high or dual-temperature MINI glue guns. Sold in sets of 5 sticks.

FWAX-ASST
Faux Wax - Assorted

Faux Wax Sticks, varied Assorted Colors, pk of 5 sticks
$5
FWAX-RED
Faux Wax - Red

Faux Wax Sticks, Traditional Red, pk of 5 sticks
$5
FWAX-BLU
Faux Wax - Blue

Faux Wax Sticks, Royal Blue, pk of 5 sticks
$5
FWAX-GRN
Faux Wax - Green

Faux Wax Sticks, Dark Green, pk of 5 sticks
$5
FWAX-PUR
Faux Wax - Purple

Faux Wax Sticks, Imperial Purple, pk of 5 sticks
$5
FWAX-GLD
Faux Wax - Gold

Faux Wax Sticks, Gold, pk of 5 sticks
$5
FWAX-SLV
Faux Wax - Silver

Faux Wax Sticks, Silver, pk of 5 sticks
$5



MINI GLUE GUN

For Faux Wax Seals

#GLUEGUN Mini Glue Gun for Faux Wax Seals
Sorry, temporarily out of stock
$10



J. Herbin's Cire Souple Sealing Wax

Supple wax is far less prone to chipping and cracking when dry. Survives the mail better than most! Each stick measures 3 3/8 x 3/8 inches and creates approximately 8-10 seals. 4 sticks of sealing wax per pack.

H331/19 Supple Wax Midnight Blue - H331/19
Supple Wax Sticks, Midnight Blue
$15



MM429
Wax

Baumgarten’s Vintage Sealing Wax - Partial box of vintage sealing wax marked Baumgarten's Baltimore Maryland. 1 full stick of metallic gold, 1 stick of tan (in 3 pieces) and 1/3 stick of black. The wax sticks are oval in shape and the intact one measures 4 5/8 inches long. All in original divided box. Baumgarten's was an office supply distributor and private labeled many items they sold.
$5



Vintage Wax Seals
Wax Seals

Vintage Wax Seals with Mahogany Handle

Mahogany Wax Seal

Mahogany Handle with flared top is 1.5 inches dia at top, length of seal is 2 1/8 inches. Solid brass oval shaped seal. ca. 1950s. Shown below is the font style of the initials on the mahogany wax seals. Seals are oval shaped and measure 0.5 x 0.75 inches at widest points.

Mahogany Wax Seal Letter

All of these mahogany handled wax seals are in very good condition. Some may have been used and have small imperfections in the wood handle or might need a bit of polishing to the brass, but there are no major defects. Initials available as listed below. Limited Supplies available, there are only one of most initials. Your choice $30 each.

WS-MWSI Mahogany Wax Seal, Initial: I $30
WS-MWSQ Mahogany Wax Seal, Initial: Q $30
WS-MWSU Mahogany Wax Seal, Initial: U $30



WS-005
Wax Seal - WS-005

Jewelers wax seal with turned wood handle and brass die. The seal reads: L.T. Walsh Jeweler Omaha, Neb. Measures 3.5 inches long, the oval seal measures 1.25 x 1 inch. Lacquer finish is well worn, but the seal overall is in in very good condition.
$25




PLEASE NOTE! Most sealing wax placed on the outside of an envelope will
not survive the trip through the postal service's automated mail handling
equipment. The Faux Wax listed above has a better chance than most for
arriving intact, but even this can sometimes fall off while in the postal service's hands.

Eric Shackle in Australia has written a fun and informative article, To Talk on Sealing-Wax, about sealing wax and wax seals. We thought you may enjoy reading it, too.





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