I’m so glad to see these are coming back. I used to do this all the time in the 70s……oops did I just give away my age lol! Lots more choices now. Great video learned a few new tips. Thanks Sam. Happy crafting!
Wonderful video, Sam! I could see tying a thin string or thread around those candy canes, and having the thread under the seal, so that the candy canes are free to dangle. Merry Christmas, Shonda
Thanks Sam. I impulse bought some seals and waxes 6 months ago and they’ve just been sitting in my craft room making me feel guilty 😂😂😂. I’ll give it a try on the weekend
Hi Sam, wow what a wonderful way to complete a hand made gift. I didnt think the kit was so readily available. How perfect. Beautiful idea. ❤ them. Can defo see the UK in the seal. Thank you as always
Thank-you for the tips , I find my metallic markers stay wet for days and are easy to smudge out of sheer desperation I used my heat gun and lifted my arm up further away from the painted stamp and tried to move one I just finished drying the metallic marker but that didn't work out my circle went out of shape so I learnt that the wax shouldn't be touched until it cools down then if you want to pick up your painted and cooled down wax of a marble surface to put double sided tape to use in a Journal on a tag etc go for it.
Dear Sam Thank you. I saw the wax seals on the website from where I purchase crafty goods but didn't buy as I didn't know how to do it and also it was quite pricey. I will make a purchase this week. And initially try to do it with a glue gun. Thank u so much again. Tc stay safe and blessed
Great video and great tips. I would suggest you experiment with placing your wax seal either on a damp flat sponge set into a small tea plate, or blow hot breath onto the seal (not great for Covid times) to create a hint of a vapor barrier between the seal and the wax. It accelerates the cool down time. You can pull the seal in about 30-40 seconds. Nice examples. I think that your Post Office is friendlier than the one where I live. I now tend to cut up or hole punch, the left over strips, from making sticker sheets on my printer, into tiny little pieces and use them to tack down the envelope flaps, before I wax seal. I find making wax seals quite relaxing. For very smooth glossy envelopes, I have made myself a small dowel with a fine sandpaper tiny disk I cut out. Diameter smaller than the seal’s diameter. I also found it fun to use finger nail artwork under the clear glue sticks. Your seals are beautiful. Again, thanks for sharing.
So lovely! I bought a set (or two) of the wax seals with wax as well as glue gun sticks & I haven’t had the chance to try them out. Thanks so much for your tips on how to make the seals look wonderful. I love the leaf & the ribbons! Blessings & hugs!!!
I have colored glue sticks. So I think I will give that a go. You can use your stamps -- both rubber & polymer-- if you ink them with embossing ink first. The embossing ink acts as a release. Used to do this in the late 90s. Faux seals had a moment back then. One of the advantages of glue stick is it is more resilient when go through US post. Wax tends to be too brittle and it breaks in our mail sorting machines. You can always use a padded outer envelope to protect the seal. I do have seals and one wax stick somewhere. I just haven’t seen it since my last move 😂 I was having the soot problem with the stick so I’ll have to give beads a try. I like the romance of the beads and burners better.
Really good, I enjoy playing with wax seals, I tried using hot glue and glitter and got into a mess! I like your craft envelopes with red ribbon and red wax the best, but all splendid. Thank you.
What a great video! I was gifted a wax seal of my initial years ago but I forget to use it. I never thought to use the glue gun, that's a great idea! Thank you for sharing!
Love all of these seals. I only have 1 wax seal but no burner. I do have the glitter glue sticks so I will have to figure something out until I get all the necessary things. Thank you so much for this video. This was awesome!
Thank you, Sam. I have been given a kit for my birthday and didn’t know where to start. This was very timely and you have clearly explained the process.
Thank you so much, I remembered when you tought us a little time ago and I bought a kit and I did what you said and I'm so happy with everything, fun or elegant...I hope that you and your family is doing well and tell your Mom and Nan Hello....
Sam, thx for sharing. I loved the way you added this seal to your envelope box card in another video but quite honestly was intimidated. However, after this tutorial. I definitely want to give it a go. 💕🌺
Hi sam ,,,, this ones really great !! Great fan of yours Sam im requesting you to put up a video tutorial of a handbag which can be gifted specially to a father or bro or any men … i mean apart from the normal beautiful feminine prints u use like flowers , if i wana gift it to someone working in an office… hope i make sense to you !! I have seen bags with a tie n bow n tuxedo sort of designs !!! Waiting for it … thanks 🙏🏼
I remember using the wax seals in the late 60s. I had lots of wicked sticks of wax. Now to find them. I did venture onto a cheap site and buy a spoon and a burner. And of course so many pretty coloured wax pellets. You have reminded me how much fun they are. Do you put the plainer ones through the mail???? I've had the wax fall off and leave a red stain on the back of the envelope and the receiver wanted to know what the red blob was all about. What has happened to you? or do you not post them? Sandi from BC Canada
This so helpful just got 5 wax seal stamps in black friday sale and tried it out following the envelope box tutorial but this detailed one was so needed and got some new ideas too.
I used to love adding a wax seal to cards & letters. You have awakened that interest in me. Question: do you also seal the envelope (with its adhesive) when you mail them?
Wonder if you could put a bit of wax down and adhere your sprigs, candy canes, allow it to harden a bit, and reapply with the wax seal over top, would that work ?
Will the wax seal envelopes stay stuck sending them out by mail? Thanks so much for sharing this unique, and possibly the best referenced tutorial on this subject. Blessings ❤️xx
Hi Sam, I’ve always wanted to do this and now i am going too as it gives an authentic regal touch and yes in that sprig I saw the uk map lol. Where do you get those candy canes been looking for them for years lol. Thank you so much for showing how and the different effects with all the wax melts is amazing thank you again x
It have the wax sticks or whatever you call them me being me I bought I think five boxes all different but I have had very little success. I would love to use them.
Thoroughly enjoyed this video , really helpful tips. Just wondering, are the dies and handles a standard fitting, so I could buy dies from different suppliers and any handle would fit xx
I’ve just ordered a Christmas set of stamps and a sets of melts with the burner and spoon so you should get the affiliate. I have a stamp with my initial I bought probably 20 years ago but it came with the candle stick style wax and it was that element that put me off using it, now I will be getting a more all year round set of stamps and doing this with all my cards. Have you had feedback on how the basic seals without embellishments hold up in the mail? I think you said you were adding embellishments when you were hand delivering so I’m guessing the plain ones can be posted but thought it better to check.
Hi Sam yet another fantastic video. The only thing that frustrates me is the fact that these spoons/ladles are only for right handed people, do you know if there are lefthanded ones?
@@MixedUpCraft thank you for your reply Sam, unfortunately I haven't been able to source any! It's so frustrating because a lot of crafting implements are for left handers, like..... guillotines, paper trimmers, even my agt tape gun is for righthanded crafter's and its a struggle to see if its lined up properly! 🤷🏻♀️😕 #suckstobelefthanded
Love these Sam, you read my mind as I’ve just bought a wax seal kit and wasn’t sure how to attach to envelopes, and i agree, I can definitely see the UK in that seal lol, can you advise the best sticker adhesives to stick pre made to the envelope please?, take care xxx
Thank you Sharon I’m glad you enjoyed the video. I don’t know any sticker adhesives but if you shop around and check the reviews I’m sure you can find some good ones x
Sam where do you recommend purchasing the beads? Ive been using the wick stiks but alot of times i get black soot. Ive been considering beads and burners.
Just a random here, but you do know that you can cut up the sticks and melt them, I do it a lot when I want just a little of a specific colour instead of getting a full bag of beads
Some crayons will fit into a glue gun but my past experiences ruined my gun over time so I never mentioned that, however if you carefully hold a flame to the end of a crayon you can melt it onto your cards, the problem with the crayons is they set so fast, so you need to be quick 😁
Lovely video to watch, quite relaxing, I love the one with the ribbons , I can definitely see the silver sprig looked like the British isles
I’m so glad to see these are coming back. I used to do this all the time in the 70s……oops did I just give away my age lol! Lots more choices now. Great video learned a few new tips. Thanks Sam. Happy crafting!
Wonderful video, Sam! I could see tying a thin string or thread around those candy canes, and having the thread under the seal, so that the candy canes are free to dangle. Merry Christmas, Shonda
You were ahead of the game. All of a sudden this trend has made a big resurgence. 👍
Thanks Sam. I impulse bought some seals and waxes 6 months ago and they’ve just been sitting in my craft room making me feel guilty 😂😂😂. I’ll give it a try on the weekend
Wish I had remembered my wax seals begore I had given/posted all my cards. Thanks for sharing x
Thank you Sam. Your envelopes are beautiful 😍
Love those seals. Adding the metallic pen really makes them pop. Thank you for sharing!
Hi Sam, wow what a wonderful way to complete a hand made gift. I didnt think the kit was so readily available. How perfect. Beautiful idea. ❤ them. Can defo see the UK in the seal. Thank you as always
I really enjoyed your demo -- I kept waiting to see the "silver bells" appear
Thank-you for the tips , I find my metallic markers stay wet for days and are easy to smudge out of sheer desperation I used my heat gun and lifted my arm up further away from the painted stamp and tried to move one I just finished drying the metallic marker but that didn't work out my circle went out of shape so I learnt that the wax shouldn't be touched until it cools down then if you want to pick up your painted and cooled down wax of a marble surface to put double sided tape to use in a Journal on a tag etc go for it.
Lovely, I can't wait to do some seals, thank you so much for sharing your ideas.
I have never trwax seals as i worried about how they would behave in the mail. But, your idea of using them to attach gift tags is wonderful.
Dear Sam
Thank you. I saw the wax seals on the website from where I purchase crafty goods but didn't buy as I didn't know how to do it and also it was quite pricey. I will make a purchase this week. And initially try to do it with a glue gun. Thank u so much again. Tc stay safe and blessed
The wax seal are beautiful it really dose change the look of the back of the envelope it gives it a little extra ❤️
Love it ! I have a bag of glitter glue !
Really appreciate this video, thank you as always Sam xxxx
I bought a little metallic silver wax seal pad,like a mini ink pad but it leaves a beautiful silver pattern from your seal stamp into the wax
Girl I love that ring! Thank you for showing us how this is done.
Thank you a great demo and super tips and techniques ❤
Great video and great tips. I would suggest you experiment with placing your wax seal either on a damp flat sponge set into a small tea plate, or blow hot breath onto the seal (not great for Covid times) to create a hint of a vapor barrier between the seal and the wax. It accelerates the cool down time. You can pull the seal in about 30-40 seconds.
Nice examples. I think that your Post Office is friendlier than the one where I live.
I now tend to cut up or hole punch, the left over strips, from making sticker sheets on my printer, into tiny little pieces and use them to tack down the envelope flaps, before I wax seal.
I find making wax seals quite relaxing.
For very smooth glossy envelopes, I have made myself a small dowel with a fine sandpaper tiny disk I cut out. Diameter smaller than the seal’s diameter.
I also found it fun to use finger nail artwork under the clear glue sticks.
Your seals are beautiful. Again, thanks for sharing.
Thank you Therese for these great tips.
Oh wow, I've never used wax seals before, will definitely look into them, they look fab
So lovely! I bought a set (or two) of the wax seals with wax as well as glue gun sticks & I haven’t had the chance to try them out. Thanks so much for your tips on how to make the seals look wonderful. I love the leaf & the ribbons! Blessings & hugs!!!
Hi just came across your channel im also doing the wax seal stamps on my daughters wedding favours i love your channel great inspiration for me xxxx
Thank you so much 😊
So relaxing... thank you!
I have colored glue sticks. So I think I will give that a go. You can use your stamps -- both rubber & polymer-- if you ink them with embossing ink first. The embossing ink acts as a release. Used to do this in the late 90s. Faux seals had a moment back then. One of the advantages of glue stick is it is more resilient when go through US post. Wax tends to be too brittle and it breaks in our mail sorting machines. You can always use a padded outer envelope to protect the seal.
I do have seals and one wax stick somewhere. I just haven’t seen it since my last move 😂 I was having the soot problem with the stick so I’ll have to give beads a try. I like the romance of the beads and burners better.
This so so helpful. I did not know you could use your glue gun. Thank you Sam.
So much fun - loved watching this video! They are all so lovely - particularly liked the ones with the ribbon 💕
Love this tutorial Sam. Thanks so much for the tips. Love all your tutorials.
I have never used a wax seal before but it looks like a lot of fun. I’m excited to give it a try.
Really good, I enjoy playing with wax seals, I tried using hot glue and glitter and got into a mess! I like your craft envelopes with red ribbon and red wax the best, but all splendid. Thank you.
What a great video! I was gifted a wax seal of my initial years ago but I forget to use it. I never thought to use the glue gun, that's a great idea! Thank you for sharing!
What a cool video! Thanks for sharing!
Had one in my Amazon basket for ages but wasn’t sure if I was getting the right thing So now I feel more confident ty x
Love all of these seals. I only have 1 wax seal but no burner. I do have the glitter glue sticks so I will have to figure something out until I get all the necessary things. Thank you so much for this video. This was awesome!
Thank you for the wonderful tips & tricks! A very helpful video. Much appreciated.
Very nice and relaxing thank you
I love this and thank you so much for the helpful tips and the list of supplies used. Sam you are brilliant 😘 x
I Love your Kit...in the US I'll have to Google it. Thanks
Great tips and tricks 🥰 I love the wax seal images, your color choices and the way you used the wax seal ❤ thanks for sharing your creativity Hugs xx
I've got a mini kit. I was given it a few months ago but been too scared to try it. This tutorial is amazing, I have no excuse to not try it out now
Fantastic demo. My son bought me a wax seal kit last year and haven't tried it yet but looking forward to trying it now. Thanks a bunch! 💕
Thank you Sam I’ve been struggling to get a grip of wax sealing. I’ll try all your tips 😘
Thanks for all the helpful tips. I have just bought one of these kits & wasn’t sure how ro use it. Thanks for helping.
Thank you so much for this Sam, so helpful, i gave up as couldn't get it right but can see where i was going wrong now x
I've been looking at this, thnx for sharing
Thank you, Sam. I have been given a kit for my birthday and didn’t know where to start. This was very timely and you have clearly explained the process.
Thank you so much, I remembered when you tought us a little time ago and I bought a kit and I did what you said and I'm so happy with everything, fun or elegant...I hope that you and your family is doing well and tell your Mom and Nan Hello....
Lovely video Sam, so relaxing. Thank you & take care ❤
Sam, thx for sharing. I loved the way you added this seal to your envelope box card in another video but quite honestly was intimidated.
However, after this tutorial. I definitely want to give it a go. 💕🌺
Wow Sam, this is so look cool. Thanks so much. 😊
Now I ‘need’ a wax seal kit lol! Great tutorial and ideas thank you Sam! xx
Thank you !!!..I love it.. makes my heart soar !!!
Hi sam ,,,, this ones really great !! Great fan of yours
Sam im requesting you to put up a video tutorial of a handbag which can be gifted specially to a father or bro or any men … i mean apart from the normal beautiful feminine prints u use like flowers , if i wana gift it to someone working in an office… hope i make sense to you !! I have seen bags with a tie n bow n tuxedo sort of designs !!! Waiting for it … thanks 🙏🏼
So excited! Just had this set delivered this morning x
Thank you so much for this. Lots of inspiration xxx
I've always wondered about wax seals, another purchase to save up for! You made it look so easy and lovely Thank you Sam :-)
I remember using the wax seals in the late 60s. I had lots of wicked sticks of wax. Now to find them.
I did venture onto a cheap site and buy a spoon and a burner. And of course so many pretty coloured wax pellets.
You have reminded me how much fun they are.
Do you put the plainer ones through the mail???? I've had the wax fall off and leave a red stain on the back of the envelope and the receiver wanted to know what the red blob was all about. What has happened to you? or do you not post them?
Sandi from BC Canada
This so helpful just got 5 wax seal stamps in black friday sale and tried it out following the envelope box tutorial but this detailed one was so needed and got some new ideas too.
Thanks Sam...
I used to love adding a wax seal to cards & letters. You have awakened that interest in me. Question: do you also seal the envelope (with its adhesive) when you mail them?
Hi Sam.....such a lovely idea to finish off your cards. Most definitely going to get one of these kits. Have a great Christmas x
Love your tutorial! Thank you, and thank you for the ideas!
Wonder if you could put a bit of wax down and adhere your sprigs, candy canes, allow it to harden a bit, and reapply with the wax seal over top, would that work ?
Great idea, love them, I will be doing them on my cards this year x
Will the wax seal envelopes stay stuck sending them out by mail? Thanks so much for sharing this unique, and possibly the best referenced tutorial on this subject. Blessings ❤️xx
Awesome Sam, would we need to seal the envelopes properly if they're going through the post???
I love my wax seal. I have been told that it effected the card inside. Do you do any to protect the card ?
Hi Sam,
I’ve always wanted to do this and now i am going too as it gives an authentic regal touch and yes in that sprig I saw the uk map lol. Where do you get those candy canes been looking for them for years lol. Thank you so much for showing how and the different effects with all the wax melts is amazing thank you again x
It have the wax sticks or whatever you call them me being me I bought I think five boxes all different but I have had very little success. I would love to use them.
If the sticks bother you, then cut them into pieces and melt them like beads
Thoroughly enjoyed this video , really helpful tips. Just wondering, are the dies and handles a standard fitting, so I could buy dies from different suppliers and any handle would fit xx
Hello . I’m not sure as I’ve only bought them as a set . My only suggestion would be to buy just one die and see if it fits 😊
I’ve just ordered a Christmas set of stamps and a sets of melts with the burner and spoon so you should get the affiliate. I have a stamp with my initial I bought probably 20 years ago but it came with the candle stick style wax and it was that element that put me off using it, now I will be getting a more all year round set of stamps and doing this with all my cards. Have you had feedback on how the basic seals without embellishments hold up in the mail? I think you said you were adding embellishments when you were hand delivering so I’m guessing the plain ones can be posted but thought it better to check.
Adding embellishments to mailed envelopes is a bad idea unless you put it into another, larger, envelope
Hi Sam yet another fantastic video. The only thing that frustrates me is the fact that these spoons/ladles are only for right handed people, do you know if there are lefthanded ones?
Hi Vikki, I'm not sure, try typing in left handed wax spoons or contact some sellers and see if they sell them or can source some for you.
@@MixedUpCraft thank you for your reply Sam, unfortunately I haven't been able to source any! It's so frustrating because a lot of crafting implements are for left handers, like..... guillotines, paper trimmers, even my agt tape gun is for righthanded crafter's and its a struggle to see if its lined up properly! 🤷🏻♀️😕 #suckstobelefthanded
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Where did You get Your silver sprays from please ? ty, Betty
Hi Betty, silver spray?
When you pre-make them, do they break away like when you’re doing it fresh?
Hello . I’ve made quite a few wax seals and put them in a container . They keep for ages and have not broke when I use them . 😊
Hi Sam, can I do this safely on a glass craft mat or has it got to be a silicon mat? Thanks ;)
Hi Ann, it will stick to the glass, on silicon they just peel off.
Love these Sam, you read my mind as I’ve just bought a wax seal kit and wasn’t sure how to attach to envelopes, and i agree, I can definitely see the UK in that seal lol, can you advise the best sticker adhesives to stick pre made to the envelope please?, take care xxx
Thank you Sharon I’m glad you enjoyed the video. I don’t know any sticker adhesives but if you shop around and check the reviews I’m sure you can find some good ones x
Sam where do you recommend purchasing the beads? Ive been using the wick stiks but alot of times i get black soot. Ive been considering beads and burners.
Just a random here, but you do know that you can cut up the sticks and melt them, I do it a lot when I want just a little of a specific colour instead of getting a full bag of beads
Hi Sam...
Can u add crayons?? For color???
Some crayons will fit into a glue gun but my past experiences ruined my gun over time so I never mentioned that, however if you carefully hold a flame to the end of a crayon you can melt it onto your cards, the problem with the crayons is they set so fast, so you need to be quick 😁
@@MixedUpCraft I meant to chop it to pieces like the other wax
@@cherylblue8883 I guess so, give it a go and experiment 😁
Why do I keep seeing people wiping wax off the spoons? Am I the only one who just peels it off when it's cooled down?
The best part it was cold and mine cooled down in seconds 😂😂😂😅 and I was so confused how to clean this 😅😅