Wax Seals
What is a Wax Seal?
A wax seal consists of a brass die that is attached to a handle made of wood. The die is engraved so that when the seal is pressed into hot wax it leaves an impression of whatever was engraved onto it.
Types of Wax Seals
For descriptions, dimensions, images, and some design suggestions please click the links to the left of the page.
The Wax
Embossingseals.net can supply wax sticks in the traditional red color, or in gold or silver colors. The wax as well as the seal itself can be ordered online by using our Contact Us Page.
Using Your Wax Seal
Heat a small portion of wax until most or all of it has melted. Melting the wax right off the stick can be dangerous, so please be careful not to burn your fingers! It may be wise to melt the wax by heating it in a spoon. Carefuly poor the melted wax onto the desired area and press the seal into it. Let the seal sit for 10 - 15 seconds before removing it. If you remove it too soon the impression may not get defined properly beacause the wax may still be too soft. If you wait too long the wax may harden and get stuck to the bottom of the seal. In that case carefuly melt the wax off the bottom of the seal. Remember to use the wax sparingly, a little goes a long way!
Submitting Artwork to Embossingseals.net
If you wish to use your own custom design for your wax seal please consider the following:
Artwork can be submitted as an attachment through the email address on our Contact Us Page.
Remember that a wax seal is small, with a max diameter of 0.75 inches, so a simple design will yield the best results.
Artwork MUST be black and white only (that means 100% contrast with no gradients). Embossingseals.net can convert color artowrk for a fee if necessary.
For best quality a vector format file is most suitable such as an EPS format file or an Illustrator AI vector format file.
If a vector file is not possible and you wish to submit a bitmap format file, such as a JPEG image or a GIF image, please keep in mind that the quality of the seal's impression will look exactly the same as the quality of the original graphic.
Depending on certain situations you may need to be charged a minimum of $20.00 for any complications when dealing with custom artwork. Any artwork charge beyond the $20.00 set-up fee is based on time taken to prepare the artwork for production of the seal.
Please feel free to use our Contact Us Page for a free quote or consultation. We would be happy to answer any questions you may have about the above specifications.