Ok, I’m SO glad I’m not the only one that’s injured themselves on the spoon haha! I have a blistered thumb as I type 😢😂 I knew I was gonna do it at some point too 🤦🏻♀️ I’m loving these tho, they are SO fun!
quite a party in the rabbit hole! i just happened across wax seals....my best buy is a die that is the tree of life and the wax seal that is the tree of life...i can hardly wait
I've resisted and resisted getting into yet another craft with wax seals, but someone bought me a mini kit as a present, so here I go, launching down that rabbit hole. 🤣 Happy New Year!
This video was very informative. I loved hearing you talk about how you just enjoyed the process as I would love to give making wax seals a go but I don't have much use for them atm seeing it as more of a process thing than just the end result gives me more confidence that it isn't a waste of time.
I find these wax seals interesting and I may get some. My dad worked for an antique dealer in the late 60s and 70s and was gifted one of these that came from England and dated back to the late 17 hundreds or early 18 hundreds. I remember using these with the little burner for all of our Christmas cards. We had tthe stick not the beads. I wish I had gotten it when my parents passed away.
Thanks for this video Mindy. I have always loved the look of wax seals and was so excited when Spellbinders came out with their set. I had just ordered the Honey Bee mat. It was interesting to hear your take on it. Looking forward to more videos of your wax seal adventures.
It is enjoyable to watch your technique. I'm more primitive myself. I use cheap metal silverware spoons that I consider disposable, even though I re-use them. Although I have wax beads, I prefer sticks as long as they don't have wicks in them. I use a butane "charcoal" lighter to melt the wax. It is frustrating to use them, though, because they tend to go out and refuse to re-light before the task is completed. I'm not concerned with the perfection of the result--yours turn out beautifully--because having seen the result of old original wax seals, they are often imperfect. My technique is this: I place the seal where I want it to appear on the document, and then draw a light outline around it. Using a wax stick, I use the lighter to melt wax inside the outline, not quite filling it. Then I use the wax stick to move the melted wax until it fills the penciled outline, pressing the stamp into the wax afterward. I usually remove the seal after about 10 seconds. Sometimes, I rub the seal across silver metallic "Encore!" brand ink, then a sprinkling of Sulyn extra-fine gold glitter before stamping the wax.
So, I made the mistake of purchasing a wax seal set on Amazon. While it wasn't terrible, the Spellbinders version looks like such better quality! I gave the other kit away as I was discouraged with it. Maybe this will be a Christmas gift for myself 😊
Great video! Question - how do you adhere the seals? Liquid glue? Glue dots? I have been doing mine directly onto envelopes but I'm debating making some to adhere later.
I haven't tried adhering the yet but I will be experimenting with it soon. I ordered some adhesive dots from Amazon that I've read work well but I will test a few things out
Thank you for this! I just had ordered my wax seals and was going to sit down this week and try it! So just a quick question, would you just use your glue to put them on your envelopes or cards? I used to think the wax was poured onto the envelope and then sealed. Thanks Mindy, I think I will be like you and find this very satisfying! :)
typically yes you would pour the wax over the seal of an envelope. i haven't tried sealing and mailing yet but I was going to try glue dots or I've read there is an adhesive dot off Amazon that works well. It should be here this week, I'm going to test some things
@@MindyEggenDesign That is awesome , thanks so much! :) what would we do without you! Giving us the best ways to do things and trying them out so we know. Thanks so much! 🥰
Watching replay,because I just started playing with wax seals this Christmas. Loved your video! I learned alot! Thank you. Do you know if you need extra postage if you use it on inside of a card(as embellishments)or outside on envelope flap? I used them for my gift packages and hand delivered card this year,but wondering for future makes?
It's possible. I would probably put it i a special padded envelope. I mailed one on the outside and it didn't make it lol so they definitely need to be on the inside.
Hi! Thank you for sharing this video. I just got a stamp set for Christmas and so sure that I too will be going down the rabbit hole. But for now, I am wondering where you got the silicon mat and the craft stirrer.
Being left handed, I’m thinking it would be really difficult to use that spoon. Funny they don’t put a pouring spout on both sides. Unless they make a left handed spoon, which I doubt.
Shoot! I just saw that mine spoon is for a right-handed person. I'm a lefty too. Seems like such a small thing to add that would be so very helpful to us.
Im gonna be starting soon and Im so excited! but I have a question: any ideas of what use to give them? it feels a bit like a shame to make all this beatiful crafting and then not use it do you just look for excuses to use the wax seals? like sending lots of letters and presents every chance you get?
they can also be used to decorate the front of cards :-) if using on envelopes, I would suggest placing that envelope inside a small bubble mailer. I mailed one card and my seal came off. Or you may need to have then hand cancel it instead of going through a machine.
If you have a make art Stay-tion, or any all metal surface, it will probably work even better for. Cooling off the "stand" and spoon, since it is metal, which will conduct the heat away even better than the glass mat
Bobby is correct. It's a a different type of wax. If you take the wax and drag it across paper and it leaves a mark, it won't work. So I've been told lol ....
Great! A legit question: I emailed HoneyBee over the weekend and hope to get a reply. But if not maybe you could direct me to an answer. Amazon has “mailable” or “flexible” sticks that don’t crack through the mail so I got a few and will dedicate an old hot glue gun to those. I hope to use Spellbinders’ kit, spoon, seals and beads directly on my cards, not the envelopes as I got Spellbinders diecut seals (cheaters?) for the envelopes. Do you know if the HB or SB beads are mailable? No worries-I’ll experiment with your awesome, clear, terrific video when my SB kit arrives. Many thanks for this very well done video!
If I am using these as a seal on an envelope, I would need to place that envelope in a sturdy mailer. From my experience so far, these are not withstanding the postal system.
Ok, I’m SO glad I’m not the only one that’s injured themselves on the spoon haha! I have a blistered thumb as I type 😢😂 I knew I was gonna do it at some point too 🤦🏻♀️ I’m loving these tho, they are SO fun!
quite a party in the rabbit hole! i just happened across wax seals....my best buy is a die that is the tree of life and the wax seal that is the tree of life...i can hardly wait
I've resisted and resisted getting into yet another craft with wax seals, but someone bought me a mini kit as a present, so here I go, launching down that rabbit hole. 🤣 Happy New Year!
haha!!!! that rabbit hole is deep! Happy New Year!
Dang it, Mindy! You are making me want to buy this. It's soooo soothing to watch!
omg i love it! I could sit and make these all day ❤️
I’m with you down the rabbit hole!!! I bought WAYYY TOO MANY seals & wax beads, etc. I’m in love with this! Thanks so much for sharing! Sending hugs!
You are so welcome! I'm in the process of purchasing all things related lol!
Loved this video! So satisfying to watch and helpful for newbie wax seal enthusiasts!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Yasss! A complete tutorial! Just ordered everything from Spellbinders and looking forward to this video!
Enjoy! I absolutely love it!
This video was very informative. I loved hearing you talk about how you just enjoyed the process as I would love to give making wax seals a go but I don't have much use for them atm seeing it as more of a process thing than just the end result gives me more confidence that it isn't a waste of time.
I find these wax seals interesting and I may get some. My dad worked for an antique dealer in the late 60s and 70s and was gifted one of these that came from England and dated back to the late 17 hundreds or early 18 hundreds. I remember using these with the little burner for all of our Christmas cards. We had tthe stick not the beads. I wish I had gotten it when my parents passed away.
that would have been sooo cool!
Loved the tips and tricks you shared Mindy. I too am down that same rabbit hole as you. There is something fun about watching that wax melt!!
lol yes!
Very enjoyable. I have also fallen down the rabbit hole 💜thank you.
Thanks for this video Mindy. I have always loved the look of wax seals and was so excited when Spellbinders came out with their set. I had just ordered the Honey Bee mat. It was interesting to hear your take on it. Looking forward to more videos of your wax seal adventures.
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I enjoy making them too. My spellbinders sealed kit will arrive tomorrow!
have fun!
I’ve had these for awhile already and love it all…fun and cute ✌🏽
It is enjoyable to watch your technique. I'm more primitive myself. I use cheap metal silverware spoons that I consider disposable, even though I re-use them. Although I have wax beads, I prefer sticks as long as they don't have wicks in them. I use a butane "charcoal" lighter to melt the wax. It is frustrating to use them, though, because they tend to go out and refuse to re-light before the task is completed.
I'm not concerned with the perfection of the result--yours turn out beautifully--because having seen the result of old original wax seals, they are often imperfect. My technique is this: I place the seal where I want it to appear on the document, and then draw a light outline around it. Using a wax stick, I use the lighter to melt wax inside the outline, not quite filling it. Then I use the wax stick to move the melted wax until it fills the penciled outline, pressing the stamp into the wax afterward. I usually remove the seal after about 10 seconds. Sometimes, I rub the seal across silver metallic "Encore!" brand ink, then a sprinkling of Sulyn extra-fine gold glitter before stamping the wax.
glad you have a system that works for you ❤️ I have to admit, I prefer the beads as I feel I have much more control. Best wishes!
So, I made the mistake of purchasing a wax seal set on Amazon. While it wasn't terrible, the Spellbinders version looks like such better quality! I gave the other kit away as I was discouraged with it. Maybe this will be a Christmas gift for myself 😊
oh! That's good to know but I am sorry it didn't turn out for you. Spellbinders always has such great quality in their products
Great video! Question - how do you adhere the seals? Liquid glue? Glue dots? I have been doing mine directly onto envelopes but I'm debating making some to adhere later.
I haven't tried adhering the yet but I will be experimenting with it soon. I ordered some adhesive dots from Amazon that I've read work well but I will test a few things out
I have used liquid glue. Ok, it was only once, but it seems to hold up.
Great informative video 🥰 I love your wax seals and your tutorial ❤️ thanks for sharing your creativity Hugs xx
Thanks so much 😊
Just wondering, how long does it approximately take for the wax to melt in the spoon? Just ordered a kit today from Amazon, coming tmrw and excited! ❤
i've never actually timed it but not long. a minute maybe if that .
@@MindyEggenDesign Thank you 🤗
Thank you for this! I just had ordered my wax seals and was going to sit down this week and try it! So just a quick question, would you just use your glue to put them on your envelopes or cards? I used to think the wax was poured onto the envelope and then sealed.
Thanks Mindy, I think I will be like you and find this very satisfying! :)
typically yes you would pour the wax over the seal of an envelope. i haven't tried sealing and mailing yet but I was going to try glue dots or I've read there is an adhesive dot off Amazon that works well. It should be here this week, I'm going to test some things
@@MindyEggenDesign That is awesome , thanks so much! :) what would we do without you! Giving us the best ways to do things and trying them out so we know. Thanks so much! 🥰
Watching replay,because I just started playing with wax seals this Christmas. Loved your video! I learned alot! Thank you. Do you know if you need extra postage if you use it on inside of a card(as embellishments)or outside on envelope flap? I used them for my gift packages and hand delivered card this year,but wondering for future makes?
It's possible. I would probably put it i a special padded envelope. I mailed one on the outside and it didn't make it lol so they definitely need to be on the inside.
Hi! Thank you for sharing this video. I just got a stamp set for Christmas and so sure that I too will be going down the rabbit hole. But for now, I am wondering where you got the silicon mat and the craft stirrer.
the silicone mat came in the kit and the stirring stick I believe is just my retractable craft pick
Thank you! I can't wait to get started. @@MindyEggenDesign
Being left handed, I’m thinking it would be really difficult to use that spoon. Funny they don’t put a pouring spout on both sides. Unless they make a left handed spoon, which I doubt.
I would check out Yana Smakula's UA-cam channel. She is left handed and has done a few videos with the wax seals.
Shoot! I just saw that mine spoon is for a right-handed person. I'm a lefty too. Seems like such a small thing to add that would be so very helpful to us.
Im gonna be starting soon and Im so excited! but I have a question: any ideas of what use to give them? it feels a bit like a shame to make all this beatiful crafting and then not use it
do you just look for excuses to use the wax seals? like sending lots of letters and presents every chance you get?
they can also be used to decorate the front of cards :-) if using on envelopes, I would suggest placing that envelope inside a small bubble mailer. I mailed one card and my seal came off. Or you may need to have then hand cancel it instead of going through a machine.
If you have a make art Stay-tion, or any all metal surface, it will probably work even better for. Cooling off the "stand" and spoon, since it is metal, which will conduct the heat away even better than the glass mat
Thanks! I'll keep this in mind ❤️
So much fun!!
I wonder if you could use Scentsy wax melts or the pink zebra (Is that the right name?) that are wax beads… then your wax seals would be scented!
No, its not the same type of wax. Ive been told
Bobby is correct. It's a a different type of wax. If you take the wax and drag it across paper and it leaves a mark, it won't work. So I've been told lol ....
Thanks
Great! A legit question: I emailed HoneyBee over the weekend and hope to get a reply. But if not maybe you could direct me to an answer. Amazon has “mailable” or “flexible” sticks that don’t crack through the mail so I got a few and will dedicate an old hot glue gun to those. I hope to use Spellbinders’ kit, spoon, seals and beads directly on my cards, not the envelopes as I got Spellbinders diecut seals (cheaters?) for the envelopes. Do you know if the HB or SB beads are mailable? No worries-I’ll experiment with your awesome, clear, terrific video when my SB kit arrives. Many thanks for this very well done video!
I haven't tried mailing them yet but i will be experimenting with it to see how it holds up ❤️
I think Simon Hurleys Lunar Paste would work great.
I'll give it a try! Thanks !
Hi Mindy, I haven’t used my kit yet but perhaps tomorrow. QUESTION… where did you get your storage case and is there a name or link for it?
I picked mine up in the beading section at Walmart lol
Love my Sealed kit. The only thing I hate is that the spoon is made for a right handed person. Being left handed you just have to deal with it.
I've heard Spellbinders is working on a left handed one ❤️
How do you attach them to your project later? Glue? Adhesive dots?
I haven't tried yet but I plan on trying out glue dots of a strong liquid adhesive. When I do, I'll share in another video ❤️
I do have a question my tea light candle isn’t very strong and the wax isn’t melting very fast is it the wax’s fault or the candle??
i would get a new candle
I'd personally be careful with placing something super hot on your glass mat. The heat being focused in one spot might break the glass ...
Good tip! I'll keep an eye on that
As long as it is tempered glass, it probably isn't too much of a danger.
May I know how long you wait for it to cool?
not very long at all. maybe 30 seconds? I usually start another seal while waiting and its well cooled before the next one is done
Hi, Does the bottom of the melting spoon get black from the heat?
mine didn't
Thank you
How did you attach the seal to the envelope?
I can't remember for sure without rewatching the video but it may have been a glue dot.
hi how wood you packing them to mail them out
If I am using these as a seal on an envelope, I would need to place that envelope in a sturdy mailer. From my experience so far, these are not withstanding the postal system.
The mat is tempered glass, therefore heat resistant!🤓
Perfect!