Wax Seals– Does anyone know a good source?

I’m working with a client on a new identity and we would love to find a great vendor to produce a stamp that he can use for wax seals. I’m not sure even how to start on this one and I thought someone might have some experience with it?

Any tips or resources would be helpful.

 

Thanks!

I know the metal stamps hold the image better, but you can actually use a regular rubber stamp for wax seals as well.  Just leave it on the wax longer and gently try to take it off… if it’s not ready to come off, leave it till it does come off easily.  It could be a more affordable option than making a metal stamp.  I’ve made a few custom rubber stamps online for around $30. 

 

I know Paper Source sells the wax, although I’m sure you could find a better vendor (more colors, cheaper) online.

 

Hope any of this helps!

Colleen,

Thanks so much– this is a great idea. It’s at least worth a try for my client.

I think we’ll give it a shot!

You’re very welcome!  Hope it goes well!  🙂

Cathy Simon at Global Solutions. SHe was at NSS 2011 as an exhibitor. WHolesale only but she can connect you to a retailer or e-tailer. 800-769-3210 and http://www.globalsolutionsonline.com she has both seals and some sweet domstically-produced waxes that are mailable (unlike the brittle EU ones).

Thanks so much– it’s great to have options.

 

http://www.customembossers.com/ 

Try this web site

Thanks so much. I will check them out. Have you used them before?

 

HELLO THERE I’VE GONE THROUGH THE SIGN IN PROCESS JUST TO ANSWER YOUR INQUIRY, IN ANSWER TO YOUR QUESTION PLEASE TRY OUR COMPANY, WE NOT ONLY HAVE A BESPOKE WAX SEAL DESIGNED BY OURSELVES AND MANUFACTURED IN THE UK BY US (NOT A Chinese IMPORT LIKE MOST OTHER SITES), WE THEN OFFER AN ALL INCLUSIVE PERSONAL DESIGN SERVICE CREATING YOUR VERY OWN PERSONALISED DESIGN ENGRAVED IN THE SOLID BRASS STAMP HEAD. NOT STOPPING THERE WE THEN CAN OFFER, IF YOU  DESIRE. TO CREATE WAX IMPRESSIONS FROM SEVERAL TYPES OF WAX FROM TRADITIONAL VERY BRITTLE TO THE FAUX WAX BECOMING QUITE POPULAR EVERYWHERE AND AS MANY COLORS AS THERE ARE IN THE RAINBOW, HAVING MANUFACTURED THE WAX IMPRESSIONS WE THEN ATTACH A DOUBLE SIDED ADHESIVE TAB TO CREATE YOUR VERY OWN PEEL AND STICK WAX IMPRESSIONS. IN FACT APART FROM ATTACHING THEM TO THE DESIRED DOCUMENT OR GOODS THAT YOU INTEND TO USE YOUR SEALS ON WE DO EVERYTHING ELSE.

HOPING THAT THIS IS THE ANSWER YOU WERE LOOKING FOR JOHN

Thanks, John. This sounds like exactly what we were thinking.

Can you please send me a link to your website or company? Thanks!

 Oh sorry http://www.customwaxnseals.com/ regards John

Thanks!

You will need to make sure your client understands that he cannot mail the wax seal.  USPS will not  accept exterior wax seals.  However, they will accept the colored hot glue that looks similar to wax.

Thanks, Meg. I think we will use it on a piece inside the envelope. I wondered how USPS would (or wouldn’t) handle that.

You may have already figured this out, but USPS just adds $0.20 to the postage since it’s non-machinable with the wax seal.  And the real wax seals will break, so I always use the faux wax with the peel and seal option.  I’ve used the faux seals on the exterior as well.

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