{"id":4691,"date":"2021-01-15T08:00:31","date_gmt":"2021-01-15T08:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/?p=4691"},"modified":"2021-08-11T16:53:59","modified_gmt":"2021-08-11T15:53:59","slug":"three-simple-methods-to-make-faux-wax-seals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/writing\/letter-writing\/three-simple-methods-to-make-faux-wax-seals\/","title":{"rendered":"Three simple methods to make faux wax seals"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Recently on the blog, we shared how to create traditional wax seals<\/a>; however, it is also possible to create faux wax seals, and so that\u2019s what we are going to share with you today.<\/p>\n

You might be wondering why anyone would want to make a faux wax seal. Well, if you\u2019d like to create a seal but don\u2019t have any sealing wax to hand, then you\u2019ll need an alternative.<\/p>\n

In this blog post, we\u2019ll outline three ways you can create a beautiful faux wax seal that you and your recipient will adore.<\/p>\n

How to make a wax seal with a crayon<\/h2>\n

To make a wax seal with a crayon, you first need to select one or more wax crayons for your project.<\/p>\n

Next, chop small pieces off the crayons you wish to use for your seal and place them on a metal spoon.<\/p>\n

The next step is to melt the wax on the spoon which you can do over a candle or lit gas stove. Alternatively, you can hold a crayon directly over a flame above your envelope and let it drip.<\/p>\n

If using a spoon, let the wax cool a little and slowly pour it onto your envelope. Then, use the handle of the spoon to stir the wax and create your desired size, shape and thickness.<\/p>\n

If the wax is still very runny, leave it a few more seconds and then press your stamp into the wax with some pressure. Leave the stamp in place for 10 seconds and then remove it.<\/p>\n

Crayon wax seals will be as vibrant as traditional sealing wax seals so you’ll no doubt be delighted with the result.<\/p>\n

How to make a wax seal with a glue gun<\/h2>\n

Another method to create a \u2018wax\u2019 seal is with glue. While transparent glue is the most popular variety, glue gun glue is available in a wide range of colours, too.<\/p>\n

Choose your glue and then heat a stick of it in your glue gun for a couple of minutes.<\/p>\n

When it\u2019s ready, use it to create a small circle of glue on a craft mat \u2014 then fill the circle in with glue, too. Be mindful of the size of your stamp when creating the circle.<\/p>\n

Your circle will look messy on the mat but don\u2019t worry; the result will be unique, and that\u2019s what wax seals are all about.<\/p>\n

Press your stamp down into the centre of your glue circle and hold it in place for around five seconds. Then, remove the seal.<\/p>\n

If the glue sticks to the seal, wait until it has fully hardened and peel it off \u2014 it won\u2019t break.<\/p>\n

You could now add some colour to your seal with acrylic paints, food colouring, or permanent markers<\/a> if you used transparent glue.<\/p>\n

Finally, you can glue your seal onto your envelope or another project.<\/p>\n

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How to make a wax seal with clay<\/h2>\n

A seal can be created from clay too if you don\u2019t have wax available \u2014 or you might prefer to make one from clay.<\/p>\n

To make a clay wax seal, you need to roll a conditioned polymer clay ball and then flatten it with an acrylic block, a piece of glass, or similar.<\/p>\n

Once your clay is around 5mm thick, lightly spray water on your stamp and firmly press it into the centre of the clay circle.<\/p>\n

Gently remove the stamp, then place the seal in the oven for 45-60 minutes at 135\u00b0<\/strong>C.<\/p>\n

Let your seal cool, then glue it to your envelope or project and it’s complete.<\/p>\n

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Have you tried one of the above wax seal methods? Let us know how it went in the comments!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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