Best tip ever, the alcohol! Plus, I learned that you can use less glue, than I thought that you needed. Since I do not have the really clear glue sticks, less glue works best because it produces a thinner stamp. Thinner is more see through! Thanks!
I finally found the total clear wax sticks from the video, at the nex&co store on Amazon. I picked some flowers and made transparent stamps to put on the gift. pretty cool！~！~
OMG, I am so happy you were able to find it and that it worked for you. I believe Michael's stopped selling the clear glue sticks and I've ordered some on Temu. They seem to to work ok, so if you need to get them, get them there.
Thank you SO much for the game-changing process of spritzing with alcohol. Other YT videos I have watched suggested placing stamp on an ice pack or using an anti-static powder bag, but these did not produce the beautiful results I am getting with the alcohol spritz! Thank you!!
The pleasure is all mine! Ice pack does not work; been there done that... 😆 Alcohol actually works even if your seal is warm. There is another video where I demonstrated that. It makes me so happy to see that this video came to your feed and that you found it useful. Happy crafting and feel free to reach out if you have any questions.
You are so very kind! Thank you so much for such a nice comment. You have no idea how happy this makes me. Thank you for watching my tutorial and I hope to see you soon. Feel free to reach out if you need any questions.
This is amazing! I had no idea you can create your own seal with a glue gun! Thanks so much for this tutorial!!! I can make scrapbooking embellishments now! Woo Hoo! Great video!!!
Great tip using alcohol! I have a glue gun used for wax seals only. I use both wax and glue...so much easier and faster! I also use an ice pack to keep the stamps I'm using on top. I like the idea of the alcohol bc it's one less bulky thing on the desk.
This is what I love about UA-cam... all the brilliant ideas/tips being freely shared with everyone ❤❤❤. Thank you for YOUR time and devotion in making this video for us. I'm going to be trying this out today! So glad your video showed up in my feed! Hugs! 🤗🤗🤗 PS - I also just subscribed 😊
Thank you so much Midge! You have no idea how happy your comment made me! Thank you so much for subscribing as well. I will be coming up with new ideas and new videos soon. If you have anything that you want me to try or test, please let me know. Chat soon!
@@lanabylanadesign So I did try your wonderful tip. It took me 5 attempts to get one that was centered AND thin. 😜 I didn't have my spray bottle so I made a kind of an ink well with the hot glue and stamp. Just pumped a little hill of glue and stamped it in deep. I had been wetting the stamp with the alcohol and my finger tip. So now I have a 'cup' that I put my alcohol in and rest my stamp in it between each stamp I do. I'm wondering if the cooling effect of the alcohol would prevent the stamp from getting too warm? Would be another plus to your idea!
Hi Midge, it is like you are reading my mind! I have another video in the making coming soon about exactly that! I am so happy you are sharing your experiences with me. Thank you!!!
Oh, that is a huge bummer, I hope you can still use your seal. I am so glad this helped and now your seals are going to be safe. Thank you so much for stopping by!
I need to go get some crystal clear glue sticks...mine look cloudy. I don't use alcohol, but I've found placing my stamps on something cold helps them pop off easily. I'll try the alcohol and see if its any easier. Great tips, thanks.
Hi Mary, thank you for coming. Yes, I have tried that and I have an IG reel. I love using those, but, here comes another but... The stickers can "deform" or warp for the lack of a better term, when you put hot glue on it, but they should turn back to normal when you press it with the sealing stamp.
I enjoyed this! It was very interesting. Thank you for sharing! Your artwork reminds me of projects from an old craft magazine called Handcraft Illustrated. It didn't have the typical country crafts. I think the music is actually several levels better than most other YT process music. At least it's classical in style. We're all capable of turning down the volume, or moving on.
Thank you Vania! When it comes to music, I always wanted to play rock, 😂 I was not really sure how audiences would perceive it; I wanted to call it "Rock with Lana" or "Highway to Crafting", or something along those lines.... but I always end up choosing something calming and more "typical". Thank you so much for your comments. It really means a lot! 😊
Thank you so much! The ones that I used in this video are from the ArtMinds, I believe they are Michael's brand. Unfortunately, I was not able to find them at Michael's last time I was there, but I will look again. I saw that you can get clear sticks on Etsy or Amazon, but those are not going to be the ones I used. I will keep on looking and I'll keep you posted because I'm running out and I need to refill my stash... =^^=
This really helped me. How did you come to this conclusion? I tried my glue gun a few weeks ago. I thought it was a brilliant idea. But the glue stick really stuck to my stamps. I was so upset! Now I can’t wait to try this! Thank you so much.
Hi Angela and thank you! I honestly had no clue how I did this. I was just a moment of "brilliance", lol, you know, one of those moments when you surprise yourself? 😂 I saw it worked and I had to share it. I hope it works for you. Let me know your thoughts.
@@lanabylanadesign I think it was also a stroke of genius also. I tried this today. I used two of the little color pellets along with my glue stick. I tried this before but the wax and glue stick wouldn’t release. I loved the marbled look this gave me and this time I used the Rubbing Alcohol. It released right away. I’m so excited! Thank you for posting.
@@angelaarnold4255 Hi, could I ask you what you meant about the colour pellets? Is it the wax beads, and how did you melt everything? In a spoon over a candle? Or did you somehow put the pellets in the glue gun? You've got me so curious 🤔!
You are so kind! Thank you so much! You have no idea how much that means to me! Please feel free to reach out with any question you might have. I will always respond; and if you have any ideas that you would like me to test for you, I will happy to do it. 🤗
@@teresanowotny681 Oh, I see what you mean. I don't think that could actually happen to the paper. Wax seal (or in this case hot glue) acts more like a shield. Now, if you were to directly apply to a bigger size of paper (a card size or a scrapbook size paper) it could warp it a little bit, but that is because of the heat. That is why I like to prepare my seals in advance and then just glue them on my projects.
This is great! I have been so frustrated, trying to find "crystal-clear" glue sticks (AdTech's "crystal-clear" sticks are definitely NOT clear!), and they are available at Michaels?! I saw that they are ArtMinds brand, but may I ask what it actually says on the package? Thank you so much for sharing! I loved what you did with the cardstock rounds.
Yes, they are available at Michael's. The package says "Extra Strength Glue Sticks" and on the little red circle it says "High Temperature" . When you turn it over you will see it says that it dries clear, and they a a bit see-through when you hold them in your hands. I hope this answers your questions. Let me know if there is anything else you need, and thank you for stopping by! It means a lot! Cheers!
@@lanabylanadesign Thank you for replying! I have enjoyed several of your videos since I discovered this one, so I subscribed! I love wax seals, and my first ones, nearly two years ago, were done with an ArtSkills glue gun and glue sticks, from Dollar General. Each glue I've tried since then has been cloudy, so I finally bought a few colored sealing wax pastilles. Clear is still my favorite, and you've shown me what to buy, and how to get the best outcome! I'm happy to have a tiny part in helping your channel grow.
@@voguevania Thank you so much for subscribing! This made me so happy! What was so crazy about it is that when I posted this video, the first week barely had any views, and now I am so grateful for each and every one of you visiting me and taking your time to comment. Thank you so much! Feel free to reach out anytime with any questions you might have. I am happy to help.
Hi Carol, yes, I tried that too. I used to keep my stamps on ice while making seals and even wax would not come off. I find that spraying with rubber alcohol really does the trick. Especially if you are making a lot of seals at one time.
@@yakandravanderhoofd794 I believe I got that one on Amazon, if you are in the States, Michael's has them as well. I've seen them on multiple sites as well. Here is the link to the one on Amazon www.amazon.com/UNIQOOO-Wedding-Invitations-Without-Engraving/dp/B07P95PKHK?th=1. I hope this helps.
@@judyburcham9008 Yes, If you are thinking of the heart stamp, that one is from 1928 Jewelry. They are a CA company and I absolutely love their wax seals.
Hello Joan! Yes, please try it and let me know what you think. I am not quite understanding the question. What do you mean the alternative to the stamper with the handle? Cheers!
If you mean you don't have the signet or stamp, you could try making one. At Michael's we sell metal discs in the metal stamping section ( - the other kind of stamping that requires a hammer 😜.) Just hot glue a wooden dowel on one side as a handle, or a metal bolt. If cost is a factor, try gluing a 'handle' on a coin like a quarter or a loonie - that's a Canadian dollar coin. Clean the coin first so dirt doesn't get embedded in your first stamp. Don't forget to spray with the alcohol tip!
That alcohol trick is brilliant! That will solve a lot of problems for me. Thanks!
Oh, Cyndie, thank you so much! It makes me so happy to hear you say that. You made my day! Cheers!
Best tip ever, the alcohol! Plus, I learned that you can use less glue, than I thought that you needed. Since I do not have the really clear glue sticks, less glue works best because it produces a thinner stamp. Thinner is more see through! Thanks!
Shelly, the pleasure is all mine! I am so happy you found this video useful. Thank you for your comment and thank you for visiting me. Cheers!
Most useful video I have seen today, thank you! Just what I needed!
Such a nice thing of you to say! Thank you so much!
I finally found the total clear wax sticks from the video, at the nex&co store on Amazon. I picked some flowers and made transparent stamps to put on the gift. pretty cool！~！~
OMG, I am so happy you were able to find it and that it worked for you. I believe Michael's stopped selling the clear glue sticks and I've ordered some on Temu. They seem to to work ok, so if you need to get them, get them there.
Thank you SO much for the game-changing process of spritzing with alcohol. Other YT videos I have watched suggested placing stamp on an ice pack or using an anti-static powder bag, but these did not produce the beautiful results I am getting with the alcohol spritz! Thank you!!
The pleasure is all mine! Ice pack does not work; been there done that... 😆 Alcohol actually works even if your seal is warm. There is another video where I demonstrated that. It makes me so happy to see that this video came to your feed and that you found it useful. Happy crafting and feel free to reach out if you have any questions.
Your tutorial is the BEST❤❤❤❤
You are so very kind! Thank you so much for such a nice comment. You have no idea how happy this makes me. Thank you for watching my tutorial and I hope to see you soon. Feel free to reach out if you need any questions.
This is amazing! I had no idea you can create your own seal with a glue gun! Thanks so much for this tutorial!!! I can make scrapbooking embellishments now! Woo Hoo! Great video!!!
Thank you so much Jen! It was trial and error, and this turned out to be a good one. ❤️❤️
Great tip using alcohol! I have a glue gun used for wax seals only. I use both wax and glue...so much easier and faster! I also use an ice pack to keep the stamps I'm using on top. I like the idea of the alcohol bc it's one less bulky thing on the desk.
Hi Laura, thank you! Little tips do help, it makes me so happy to find that this was useful to you. Thank you for visiting me today. Cheers!
This is what I love about UA-cam... all the brilliant ideas/tips being freely shared with everyone ❤❤❤. Thank you for YOUR time and devotion in making this video for us. I'm going to be trying this out today! So glad your video showed up in my feed! Hugs! 🤗🤗🤗
PS - I also just subscribed 😊
Thank you so much Midge! You have no idea how happy your comment made me! Thank you so much for subscribing as well. I will be coming up with new ideas and new videos soon. If you have anything that you want me to try or test, please let me know. Chat soon!
@@lanabylanadesign So I did try your wonderful tip. It took me 5 attempts to get one that was centered AND thin. 😜 I didn't have my spray bottle so I made a kind of an ink well with the hot glue and stamp. Just pumped a little hill of glue and stamped it in deep. I had been wetting the stamp with the alcohol and my finger tip. So now I have a 'cup' that I put my alcohol in and rest my stamp in it between each stamp I do. I'm wondering if the cooling effect of the alcohol would prevent the stamp from getting too warm? Would be another plus to your idea!
Hi Midge, it is like you are reading my mind! I have another video in the making coming soon about exactly that! I am so happy you are sharing your experiences with me. Thank you!!!
That is an awesome technique. Thank you for showing us how to do this.
The pleasure is all mine! Thank you for stopping by.
What a great Idea! Can't wait to make these. Super good Idea for like a Mothers day card!
Thank you so much Carrie! This is just an idea when you run of wax seals, you can always use hot glue sticks... Ta Da
Thank you for the rubbing alcohol tip. My hot glue wax seals left lines on the seal.
Oh, that is a huge bummer, I hope you can still use your seal. I am so glad this helped and now your seals are going to be safe. Thank you so much for stopping by!
I need to go get some crystal clear glue sticks...mine look cloudy. I don't use alcohol, but I've found placing my stamps on something cold helps them pop off easily. I'll try the alcohol and see if its any easier. Great tips, thanks.
Thank you! Let me know what you think once you try it. Cheers!
Have you tried with a floral sticker or flowers in the middle? I love this tutorial. Thank you so much.
Hi Mary, thank you for coming. Yes, I have tried that and I have an IG reel. I love using those, but, here comes another but... The stickers can "deform" or warp for the lack of a better term, when you put hot glue on it, but they should turn back to normal when you press it with the sealing stamp.
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I enjoyed this! It was very interesting. Thank you for sharing!
Your artwork reminds me of projects from an old craft magazine called Handcraft Illustrated. It didn't have the typical country crafts.
I think the music is actually several levels better than most other YT process music. At least it's classical in style. We're all capable of turning down the volume, or moving on.
Thank you Vania!
When it comes to music, I always wanted to play rock, 😂 I was not really sure how audiences would perceive it; I wanted to call it "Rock with Lana" or "Highway to Crafting", or something along those lines.... but I always end up choosing something calming and more "typical".
Thank you so much for your comments. It really means a lot! 😊
Very informative. Thanks so much, Lana!
The pleasure is all mine! Thank you for stoping by. 😊
what a great tip!!! using alcohol wow!!! thank you for sharing 👍
Betsy, the pleasure is all mine! Thank you for visiting me. 😊
Hi Lana. Great video! Can you provide the name of the glue sticks you're using? Having a hard time finding ones that are that clear! Thanks!
Thank you so much! The ones that I used in this video are from the ArtMinds, I believe they are Michael's brand. Unfortunately, I was not able to find them at Michael's last time I was there, but I will look again. I saw that you can get clear sticks on Etsy or Amazon, but those are not going to be the ones I used. I will keep on looking and I'll keep you posted because I'm running out and I need to refill my stash... =^^=
Awesome sauce, great idea, very practical.
Thank you Bonnie and thank you visiting me. 😊
This really helped me. How did you come to this conclusion? I tried my glue gun a few weeks ago. I thought it was a brilliant idea. But the glue stick really stuck to my stamps. I was so upset! Now I can’t wait to try this! Thank you so much.
Hi Angela and thank you! I honestly had no clue how I did this. I was just a moment of "brilliance", lol, you know, one of those moments when you surprise yourself? 😂 I saw it worked and I had to share it. I hope it works for you. Let me know your thoughts.
@@lanabylanadesign I think it was also a stroke of genius also. I tried this today. I used two of the little color pellets along with my glue stick. I tried this before but the wax and glue stick wouldn’t release. I loved the marbled look this gave me and this time I used the Rubbing Alcohol. It released right away. I’m so excited! Thank you for posting.
Thank you for your input, and I am so happy it worked! This proves that is not just me and that the experiment really works! 😂
@@angelaarnold4255 Hi, could I ask you what you meant about the colour pellets? Is it the wax beads, and how did you melt everything? In a spoon over a candle? Or did you somehow put the pellets in the glue gun? You've got me so curious 🤔!
I always wondered if this would work. Now I am going todo it! TFS! Lil hugs xo
The pleasure is all mine! As I mentioned, I'll do it, so you don't have to. 😊 Thank you for stopping by! Cheers
@@lanabylanadesign Yes, I was afraid of the glue sticking in my stamp, but now I know about the alcohol! Thanks for sharing!🥰 I also subscribed.
You are so kind! Thank you so much! You have no idea how much that means to me! Please feel free to reach out with any question you might have. I will always respond; and if you have any ideas that you would like me to test for you, I will happy to do it. 🤗
Much prettier with the alcohol! Nice!
Thank you Shelly! It is much more clearer, for sure. Thank you stoping by!
Can you seal the back and if so with what. This was very helpful 😊
Hi Teresa! Thank you. What do you mean "seal the back"? I am not understanding what you mean? 😊
@@lanabylanadesign yes seal the back so the paper doesn’t disintegrate
@@teresanowotny681 Oh, I see what you mean. I don't think that could actually happen to the paper. Wax seal (or in this case hot glue) acts more like a shield. Now, if you were to directly apply to a bigger size of paper (a card size or a scrapbook size paper) it could warp it a little bit, but that is because of the heat. That is why I like to prepare my seals in advance and then just glue them on my projects.
This is great! I have been so frustrated, trying to find "crystal-clear" glue sticks (AdTech's "crystal-clear" sticks are definitely NOT clear!), and they are available at Michaels?!
I saw that they are ArtMinds brand, but may I ask what it actually says on the package?
Thank you so much for sharing! I loved what you did with the cardstock rounds.
Yes, they are available at Michael's. The package says "Extra Strength Glue Sticks" and on the little red circle it says "High Temperature" . When you turn it over you will see it says that it dries clear, and they a a bit see-through when you hold them in your hands. I hope this answers your questions. Let me know if there is anything else you need, and thank you for stopping by! It means a lot! Cheers!
@@lanabylanadesign Thank you for replying! I have enjoyed several of your videos since I discovered this one, so I subscribed!
I love wax seals, and my first ones, nearly two years ago, were done with an ArtSkills glue gun and glue sticks, from Dollar General. Each glue I've tried since then has been cloudy, so I finally bought a few colored sealing wax pastilles. Clear is still my favorite, and you've shown me what to buy, and how to get the best outcome!
I'm happy to have a tiny part in helping your channel grow.
@@voguevania Thank you so much for subscribing! This made me so happy! What was so crazy about it is that when I posted this video, the first week barely had any views, and now I am so grateful for each and every one of you visiting me and taking your time to comment. Thank you so much!
Feel free to reach out anytime with any questions you might have. I am happy to help.
Have you tried chilling the stamp first? Just wondering what that would do with the glue.
Hi Carol, yes, I tried that too. I used to keep my stamps on ice while making seals and even wax would not come off. I find that spraying with rubber alcohol really does the trick. Especially if you are making a lot of seals at one time.
I love it thnxxx where did you buy the egallly wax stamp?
Hello! Thank you so much for stopping by. Which wax seal stamp are you referring to, I'm not sure what you mean.
The one thatd blanco
@@yakandravanderhoofd794 I believe I got that one on Amazon, if you are in the States, Michael's has them as well. I've seen them on multiple sites as well.
Here is the link to the one on Amazon
www.amazon.com/UNIQOOO-Wedding-Invitations-Without-Engraving/dp/B07P95PKHK?th=1.
I hope this helps.
Awesome!
Thank you so much Anja! Rubbing Alcohol does magic. Thank you so much for visiting me today! =^^=
The Seal stamp is called a signet. The wax print of the signet is the seal.
This is brilliant! Thank you so much for this info!
I believe it's vintage "1928 jewelry" sealer.
@@judyburcham9008 Yes, If you are thinking of the heart stamp, that one is from 1928 Jewelry. They are a CA company and I absolutely love their wax seals.
What percent alcohol do you use? Thanks for the tip
Gayle, I just checked and it is 70%. It is just a simple rubbing alcohol from CVS.
@@lanabylanadesign thank you
I’m curious where you bought the flat stamp. I have never seen one without a design.
I got mine on Amazon. Search for "blank" wax seal stamps. Here is the link to one of them. I hope this helps.
a.co/d/faHAvqE
@@lanabylanadesign Thsnk you very much both for the information and your prompt response!
thnk u!
The pleasure is all mine! Thank you for visiting me today. Cheers!
This is great tfs
Yay, I am so happy you watched it. This is, by my opinion, one of the most useful tips I have ever given. Thank you for coming!
@@lanabylanadesign it really is awesome
merci beaucoup ;)
The pleasure is all mine! Thank you for visiting 😊
I want to try this. Does anyone have an alternative to the stamper with the handle?
Hello Joan! Yes, please try it and let me know what you think. I am not quite understanding the question. What do you mean the alternative to the stamper with the handle? Cheers!
@@lanabylanadesign She means is there an alternative if you don't have a signet -- the wood handle stamp 😊
If you mean you don't have the signet or stamp, you could try making one. At Michael's we sell metal discs in the metal stamping section ( - the other kind of stamping that requires a hammer 😜.) Just hot glue a wooden dowel on one side as a handle, or a metal bolt. If cost is a factor, try gluing a 'handle' on a coin like a quarter or a loonie - that's a Canadian dollar coin. Clean the coin first so dirt doesn't get embedded in your first stamp. Don't forget to spray with the alcohol tip!
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