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My pleasure! I’m glad you’re enjoying it 😁

Thanks! My glue gun only has on and off, there was no other setting :) But I would definitely recommend using the lower setting if yours has one!

That’s another way to do it! Then maybe you’d want to place something heavy on your envelope, near where you want to seal it, so that the flap doesn’t lift while the wax drips

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Hi K!! I’ve missed you! Thanks 😁

Hahahaha 😂

Yes, it dries :)

I had to look up what a crucible is 😂

Thank you for your support! It really means the world to me 💕 and hopefully I’ll be able to upload more consistently again! I typically purchase from a Chinese platform but they only ship within Asia. My local store (the one in the description link) sells a variety of supplies too but they only ship locally at the moment. I believe the gold cream is more widely available, potentially internationally! It’s called Bortoletti 😊

Thank you for providing more details for other fellow crafters!! I might do another video to compare the different non-stick methods to see if they all work just as well 😁

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I bought it from a Chinese website so I’m not sure what it’s called, it’s also sold by a store in Singapore but they only ship locally at the moment. Alcohol works just as well though! The pad I use contains alcohol as well 😊

@themellieway Thank you for replying. I have been using AD Tech glue stick, but it is not as clear as yours. I thought your hot pad had something to do with it.

@christellaofchelshire aah, I see! I do notice that glue sticks tend to not be as clear and/or they yellow over time… The rods I used in this video are very similar to glue sticks but for some reason, they don’t! I’m not sure where they can be purchased in other parts of the world though

@@christellaofchelshiresame!! I need the brand she is using. I bought AdTech because people said it stays clear…. Nope! Turns milky opaque 😢

Thank you!! I wish I had more time to film and upload more consistently like before 😭

Oooooo!! That sounds awesome!! 😍😍

How do they compare to glue sticks? Thx.

I hadn’t tried making seals using glue sticks because the glue sticks I have are those that yellow overtime, so I didn’t want to 😂 but if you’re able to get glue sticks that don’t turn yellow once aged, they’re quite similar!

Thank you! I’ve updated the description with the latest link, sorry the old link was outdated 🙈

Thanks!! They are!!! I sometimes prefer using my markers too for these fine lines 🤣

Hahahaha thank you!! You and me both!!

@themellieway I shared this video with the waxsealers subreddit and people love your stuff. Excited to sse more from this channel 🥰

Thank you for your support!! 🥰🥰 I’m currently on vacation, hope to be able to create more consistently once I’m back!!

You’re very welcome! 😁 thank you for your support!!

You’re very welcome! 😁

It is! 😁 I made a stamp positioner using a CD case, the link to that tutorial is in the description!

You’re very welcome! :)

Thank you!

Sorry! The link is outdated and I’ve updated it. I’m not sure what it’s called, I got it from a Chinese site and they just call it a non-stick agent. It contains alcohol and I’ve seen crafters use alcohol instead and it works just as well!

Thank you! I’ve personally never used a ceremonial coaster for wax stamping before so I can’t say for sure whether it’ll be a bad choice. If it has a glossy surface (it’s been covered with varnish or glaze), then it’s likely that the wax will cling to the coaster. I would also imagine that wax would cling to a ceramic coaster that hasn’t been glazed 🤔 You could do a drip test, just put a small drip of wax onto the coaster and see if it’s easy/difficult to peel off. Hotter wax tends to cling even more so do take note of the temperature as well when you do it :)

@@themellieway thanks so much for the advice

@joleecathcart7861 You’re very welcome! 💕

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Thank you!! Aren’t the red packets just adorable? 😍😍 I took them out because they were too cute to just hoard away and put them right back into the drawer after the video! 😂😂

Thank you!! 💕

Yeah :) If you don’t want it to drip, you gotta get to know your glue gun so you can time when to turn it off before it starts dripping. But it will still more or less happen 😝

I heard rubbing alcohol works! Hadn’t tried it out yet but I plan to do it in a later chapter 😁

Thank you!! It’s a little difficult to pinpoint exactly what’s the issue without seeing the wax and process, but I can share with you some things to look out for :) I do have a stamp school series that you may find helpful, the videos are a bit long so you might want to watch the chapters at 1.25 or even 1.5 speed 😂 I go very in-depth about different things to look out for while wax stamping and in your case, I think the main reason for why your wax hardened might be the surface you pour you wax onto and the way the wax is melted. It’s important to know your environment and wax when it comes to wax stamping and there are many things you can do to work around them :) do take a look at the coaster chapter, different coasters have different cooling speeds. And chapter 3, the one on how to use wax beads. I will also be doing a chapter to explain the technique I showed in this video in detail, but that’s still some way down the road 😁 Hope this helps!

Thank you! 😁

I’d like to know that too, and does it need to be sealed somehow? TIA

It’s a highlighting cream :) I used a cheaper version from China but the best kind I’ve used so far is the Bortoletti gold highlighting cream 😁 they also have it in silver Alternatively, I also use metallic markers to colour in my wax seals. I’ll be doing a chapter on the different ways to highlight wax seals for my Wax Stamp School series 😁 do stay tuned! I’ll be able to explain better in the video than in text

It’s a cream 😊 It doesn’t need to be sealed, it just needs to be set aside to dry, and once dried, it doesn’t come off easily :) Or you can also choose to use paint markers/metallic markers to highlight your wax seals! I’ll be filming a chapter all about the different ways to highlight wax seals somewhere down the road, once I get my laptop fixed 🤣

Thanks so much! 😊

@linmurdock3258 you’re welcome! 🫶🏻

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That’s a great question! Unfortunately no, candle wax is much too soft and greasy for wax seals to form properly :) the candle wax will cling to the stamp and it’s a nightmare to clean off!

@@themellieway thank you kindly for your reply

@@themellieway I saw where TEMU sells mini Silicone Spoon covers, would those really work

@siggiFunCrafter you are very welcome!

Are you referring to spoons made of silicone? I wouldn’t recommend using any material other than metal spoons because of the heat involved in melting the wax :) Other materials may release toxic fumes or melt away and we don’t want that! 😱😭

Thank you for your support! And I’m glad you enjoyed my video!! 😁 I got them from a local store but they only ship locally at the moment! They’re still figuring out how to expand globally because shipping is expensive! 😱

Thank you! There’s a full video on my channel with more butterfly seals! 🥰

Hi! I used regular water based markers in this video :) The ink bead up on the seals too if I’m not careful, just like when I use paint markers. I find it useful to wipe off any excess ink on the marker tip before colouring the wax seals to prevent the ink from seeping onto the background

@@themellieway Thank you! They are beautiful!!

You’re very welcome! Thank you!! 😁

Oo, I see! How long do you apply it for?