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Seasonal Inspiration
Personalize It
Aelier Gargoyle wax stick
Marking important documents, letters and objects with your
insignia, seal, family crest has been popular way before the
present mania of personal marking and monogramming. The
origin of seal engraving actually dates back to 3000 BC. For the
most part it was used by nobility and their contacts as a way of
For those still inclined to communicate
authenticating correspondence. Like as if- Is that really you
inviting me the the ball? It must be, I recognize the Smith
via high technology, I suggest to use the
’s family
Jane Austen Font by Pia Frauss. (link below)
seal. I must attend.
Wax formulas of yesteryear could never withstand the handling of
the USPS. I stumbled upon and was inspired by the bespoke seal
and seal wax company in San Francisco, Aelier Gargoyle. The
Love Letters
proprietors Ward Dunham & Linnea Lunquist developed a pliable
wax. Their AG Wax was created to endure the perils of posted
letters; able to withstand the elbows and shoves from common
utility bills and the high volume of holiday catalogs rubbing up
against them so abrasively.
So, this is a reminder of the days well before computers, when
even the permanent color of red was a big deal. Let’s appreciate
the little things and make them special. Leave your mark and write
a love letter.
Make It!
Affix a personal seal to a love letter for Valentines Day.
Resources:
What you’ll need
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ateliergargoyle.com
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your seal
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jherbin.com
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wax stick
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seasons-creations.com
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lighter
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letterseals.com
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envelope
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pia-frauss.de
Light the wax and make a quarter size puddle on back of your envelope. I prefer free form. it
© Stefan Klein, © Beans |istock
looks more old world. Breathe on your seal to create a vapor barrier first; preventing the stick to
the seal. (It may happen. If so, acetone removes it) Then press lightly with your seal. Presto.
Once you seal you will discover a million other ways to use your seals. You may also use the
modern version of wax sealing using a glue gun loaded with wax sticks. Probably good for
quantity sealing like invitations.
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