How To Use Wax Seals - Wax Seal Tutorial Using A Glue Gun

[@f.hayward346]

Wow! Your video is by far my favorite, because you cover every essential detail needed to produce a perfect seal. Thank you. 🤗

[@katrinacrouch]

Oh I’m so glad you have found it helpful!!

[@ugarteg8563]

I just started this hobby and wanted to say thank you for sharing your tips! I've asked other people and they don't want to share tips for some reason.

[@katrinacrouch]

Yes, I have heard that. I’m sure it’s hard for some people to share what they consider “trade secrets”. I’ve always been an oversharer 🤣 But I’m so glad this video was helpful for you ☺️ have you been able to play with wax seals much since watching it?

[@ugarteg8563]

@@katrinacrouch Yes, I have! I have already had to re-order more wax. Thanks!

[@katrinacrouch]

Oh that’s awesome! Keeping wax on hand is always a struggle for me too, haha!

[@toddcrouch4279]

Great easy to follow video on getting started with using wax seals. Nice tip about using ice to speed up the process.

[@katrinacrouch]

Thank you! The ice is really a game changer if you have a large number of seals to stamp! It’s so much faster

[@areejps]

So beautiful thank you, because i do not have wax candle, i use the original glue gun with the transperent glue stick that come with it, after heating the glue, i put the hot glue in the wax spoon and mix with it any eye shadow color, heat it a bit on candle then pour it and seal it, it is very effective and easy.. Especially for people who can nod find wax candle around them..

[@katrinacrouch]

Very creative! I’m glad you were able to find a good solution

[@areejps]

@@katrinacrouch you are welcom, it is really a very convenient method to use, i hope others can use it too, to ease the lack of wax candle

[@allthingsincluded.2983]

I tried using that transparent glue gun stick and the glue got stuck to my stamp and when I pulled it forcefully it tore the paper with it both times I tried it

[@areejps]

@@allthingsincluded.2983 your stamp should be cold when you use it, i always has a bag of ice, that i put the stamp on it after each use, because if the stamp was hot it will stick to the wax , and you will not be able to remove it from the wax properly , so try with a cold stamp , it will solve your problem ..

[@allthingsincluded.2983]

@@areejps thankyou it worked

[@ZahavaMonet]

This is a great video! I was looking specifically for answers about the low temp glue gun and you answered clearly! Everything I've seen about using sealing wax in a glue gun just said low temp but didn't explain why. I was thinking about ignoring that info and using what I had but I'm glad I decided to do a bit of checking and I'm glad I found your explanation. Thank you!

[@katrinacrouch]

Oh great! So glad it was helpful!! Let me know if you have any other questions ❤️❤️❤️

[@justlm316]

Sweet I was wondering if this would work or ruin the seals tfs

[@katrinacrouch]

It works well! And it’s fun too

[@Maya_Brando]

Thank you! I just started my small business and I bought a hot glue gun and some wax sticks to seal my packaging yet I had no idea how haha, this really helped! Thanks.

[@katrinacrouch]

So glad it was helpful! They are so much fun

[@user-ic5sy6uc3r]

i liked burning it with the wick but i can’t find many places online that sell but amazon, and amazon doesn’t have many colors. i got into using wax seal for my business when i stopped by the art store.. but their selection was small too and expensive for the size. so i’m going to try the glue gun method.

[@katrinacrouch]

Wax on a wick doesn’t seem to be as popular anymore. Have you tried Stamptitude.com? They used to sell it but I haven’t checked in a while. Shipping takes a while but their other wax is good quality

[@user-ic5sy6uc3r]

@@katrinacrouch thanks for the recommendation! 😄

[@katrinacrouch]

Of course, it’s my pleasure!

[@angelicdaisy4414]

what color is used on the thumbnail ? it’s perfect

[@katrinacrouch]

Rose Gold from Artisaire!

[@katrinacrouch]

Hey! Let me know if you have any questions about wax seals! I could seriously chat about them all day and would love to hear: What is your favorite thing about wax seals?

[@sarahreesnes8540]

Blushed Design This was a great tutorial! I used a wax seal on Christmas cards before I really knew what I was doing. I’m sure they will look so much better after I use your tips and tricks!

[@balabanloriana9976]

How many seals can you make out of one bar of wax?

[@nadawerry6256]

@@balabanloriana9976 yes, i wanna know too, how many does it spend to used one bar. Gonna make it to my wedding invitation! 😉

[@katrinacrouch]

@@balabanloriana9976 For a 1inch stamp (what I typically use), I can get between 5 and 7 stamps out of them. But it depends on the style you're going for-I like mine a little messier!

[@katrinacrouch]

@@nadawerry6256 For a 1inch stamp (what I use in most of my videos), I can get between 5 and 7 stamps out of them. But it depends on the style you're going for-I like mine a little messier with extra wax-a smaller stamp or cleaner edge will require less wax

[@SUN-it6rf]

Beautiful video. Do I need a separate glue gum for this purpose or can i use y old one which has had regular glue sticks. Thanks.

[@katrinacrouch]

Great question! You can use any regular sized glue gun-the first few stamps might look a little weird, but after that it should be good! It’s just that the glue and the wax have different dry down times, but that will clear out of the gun quickly!

[@SUN-it6rf]

Thanks

[@cococho2767]

WOOW soo many important tips in such short video. Thank you very much

[@katrinacrouch]

Oh yay! So glad you found it helpful ❤️❤️❤️

[@David.Buckheister]

I have been using a spoon and beads for my seals but am thinking of getting some stick for making bulk seals. What would you say is a good amount for a 1" stamp, one full trigger pull?

[@katrinacrouch]

For a modern, thin rim, one pump is usually about perfect. I tend to do one pump and then just a touch more (not quite half) because I like my rims a little bigger

[@DINAROCHELLE]

I wish I would have watched your video first. You made it look so much easier. I do have a problem....some wax has adhered to my seal and will not come off. Any tips?

[@katrinacrouch]

Hi Dina! Wax seals get easier and easier the more that you use them and learn their tricks. Don’t give up! 💕 of wax becomes stuck in your stamp, I would place it next to a flame to melt the wax and dab it on a paper towel. Be careful though! It will make the stamp very hot and you could burn yourself

[@victorcheong5039]

I dont understand somethign - if you seal the way you are sealing when the person receiving the gift / item, i have found they have to rip the stamp and it just looks ugly after .. is there a way you can cut the middle so it opens up nicely?

[@katrinacrouch]

In my experience, if you use good quality wax (strong and flexible), the envelope will rip instead of the seal. I’ve used this on gifts and mail and packaging and rarely see a seal that is damaged. Let me know if I misunderstood your question

[@tlcounseling246]

What about changing wax sticks? How wasteful is it? Just pull out the stick, put the new one in and pump until the remaining old stick stops coming out?

[@katrinacrouch]

There are a few options: I personally have a glue gun for each major color family that I work with so that it doesn’t mix much or look strange when it does. But I use a lot of wax seals in my job! Lol Option 2: use a normal glue stick (much cheaper) to push out the old color. Your first few stamps of the new color will probably have some glue residue, but it will be less noticeable as it is “clear” Option 3: push the new color of wax through until it comes “clean”.

[@tlcounseling246]

Thank you!

[@tlcounseling246]

I guess I can’t add an image to the comments to show you, but I’m not getting a clear stamp. Not sure how to describe it, but it looks like swirls - not color swirls but impression swirls. Pressing too hard? Not hard enough? Something else? Swirls in a pattern kind of like if you dropped a pebble into the pond, the ripples that go outward.

[@katrinacrouch]

Send me a picture on Instagram @BlushedDesign I would guess that either your wax temp is off (either too high or too low) or that you need to chill the stamp longer. But send me the pic and we’ll go from there ☺️

[@tlcounseling246]

Ok, thanks

[@veronicaramos53]

Hi, i noted that my wax starts to get bubbles. My glue gun has only on and off and the package said low temp but didn't specify

[@katrinacrouch]

Then it is probably not a low temp glue gun. However! I have several that are not and I just switch the device off every once in a while and give it a chance to cool down before I turn it back on. A little annoying but it doesn’t usually bother me ❤️

[@marisangco8700]

Hi! Can you share how to clean the glue gun from any residue from the previous wax stick when you want to use a new wax stick color? Thanks!

[@katrinacrouch]

Hi Maris! I recommend having a different glue gun for each color, but if you can’t do that then I recommend using regular glue sticks. They are cheaper then wax and you waste less. More details about the process is at the beginning of this video: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXS6nYeehrl9qZI

[@marisangco8700]

Blushed Design thank you so much!

[@katrinacrouch]

@@marisangco8700 My pleasure!

[@raywang727]

Can I use resin for wax seals?

[@katrinacrouch]

Hi Ray! I’ve been answering your questions-don’t forget to check back to see my answers, hah! I’m sure you could use resin. I have never tried it and have limited experience with resin in general, but from what I do know I would advise that you wait and allow the resin to set a little before pouring and stamping. Otherwise you might not form the “lip” around the seal very well. And it might take longer to cool than traditional wax

[@teamlovepanda]

Does this work with any glue gun? I have a high low temp one that I'm about to purchase ad tec brand

[@katrinacrouch]

Any regular, full sized glue gun works! Be careful of the mini ones though-the wax won’t fit into those

[@ravidesai8939]

Can't we use the red wax sticks (which are of rectangular shape, unlike this cylindrical shape wax wax sticks) in Glue Gun??

[@ravidesai8939]

Oh.. sorry.. I got my answer.. you have clearly said that this type of stick won't work. I think you have another video showing how to use that type of wax stick. I will search for that. Actually friend, i tried for the first time to seal an envelope with Sealing wax. I am a dentist and i used a hight temperature flame to melt the wax stick. A small droplet fell on my finger and that is why i was about to abandon this idea of using wax. But then i got to know about wax melting gun and now i am very excited to use it🤩🤩 I will explore your channel and learn different tricks about wax stamps🌸🌸🙏🙏🌸🌸 Thank you so much dear teacher 🎄🎄🎄🌺🌺🌺

[@katrinacrouch]

Yes, I have used that method myself and found it to be too tedious/dangerous! Unfortunately the square sticks of wax are usually too big to fit into a glue gun 🙁 but you can usually find some affordable glue stick sized wax-I found the extra purchase to be well worth it for the safety and ease

[@laurenluplow8502]

If you are making a lot of wax seals how do you keep your wax stamp clean in between uses?

[@katrinacrouch]

If you are using good quality wax, you should not need to clean off the stamp between uses. It shouldn’t be oily or have any residue on it. If you DO have that problem, you can carefully reheat the stamp by holding it close to a flame and then CAREFULLY blot it with a paper towel. That should remove any access ☺️

[@letabond575]

Can provide a video showing changing wax stick using one glue gun or do you recommend purchasing atleast 3 glue guns (my thought☺️) Thank you!

[@katrinacrouch]

If you plan to switch colors often, I recommend having multiple glue guns! I have 6 or more 🤪 However! I DO switch the colors sometimes and I use the technique explained in this video: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXS6nYeehrl9qZI

[@shyrebel8813]

Can you take out the wax sticks and change colour easily or do you have to use the whole thing up before changing?

[@katrinacrouch]

Changing colors is tricky-the wax gets “stuck” in the glue gun and you have to clean it out between colors. If you plan to switch a lot, I recommend having a few glue guns to keep your options open. When I was doing stationery full time that is what I did ☺️

[@hkbyexpat7797]

Whoa we can use any regular glue gun?

[@katrinacrouch]

Yes! As long as it is the regular size (not the “mini” size) ☺️

[@Cynthia-e-14]

So happy I found you

[@katrinacrouch]

You’re so sweet! I’m so happy you’re here!! 🥰

[@annitagalvan9049]

Hi, I've just come across your channel. I would like to ask you whether we can have a customized stamp with our initials. Thank you for your time and help. 🙂

[@katrinacrouch]

Yes! There are plenty of monogram designs by Artisaire: artisaire.com/collections/wax-stamps?sort_by=best-selling&filter.p.product_type=Semi-Custom+Wax+Stamp And if you want a custom design made just for you, you can email me at Katrina(at)Blusheddesign(dot)com

[@annitagalvan9049]

Thanks a lot for your help and information!

[@katrinacrouch]

@@annitagalvan9049 my pleasure!!

[@dijonisdman]

Any tips on how to get an imperfect seal? Somehow im only getting perfectly round ones :(

[@katrinacrouch]

Use more wax and pour it more “messy” for an irregular finish. The more perfect your wax is at the start, the more perfect it will be at the end.

[@esthermelnichuk4452]

I am wondering how many seals can I get from one bar?

[@katrinacrouch]

I can usually get 6-8, depending on the size of the stamp (I usually work with a 1 inch stamp) and how messy you like your stamps to be. But don’t forget: You will need to have another stick to push the last of the wax through! So always calculate an extra stick in when you are purchasing ☺️

[@sherriifull]

Hi! Love your tutorial but my seal imprints aren’t showing up deep enough to be seen. Do you have a trick for this??

[@katrinacrouch]

Try waiting a moment before you place your stamp down on the wax. For those tiny details, I have found that sometimes it helps if you let the wax cool a touch more so that it doesn't "melt out" of those fine lines. Also, be sure to wipe off your stamp really well before you place it if you are chilling the stamp on ice!

[@juliam241]

Nice zoom/camera. Thanks for this video!

[@katrinacrouch]

So glad it was helpful! Good ol’ iPhone 6+, hah

[@dezc55555]

Hi, I just stumbled upon your video and found it very informative. May I ask if you can use any glue gun or does it need a minimum temperature and voltage? And with the sticks, can yours handle wax sticks of 7mm in diameter? Thanks

[@katrinacrouch]

I always use a regular sized glue gun and generally prefer one with a temperature setting so I can choose how warm it gets. I don’t like to go above 120*C (250*F) But check the size of your wax and get a gun that fits. While a larger glue gun will probably work for your smaller wax diameter, I would recommend finding a size that fits a little more snug

[@Sandra-rw6xl]

I'm wondering if the wax will not go through the envelope onto what's inside? I know normal candle wax can be little bit greasy. Is the seal wax different ?

[@katrinacrouch]

Good question! The wax that I use from Artisaire is of a very different nature than candle wax, which is designed to basically dissolve! This wax has a flexible hold, doesn’t transfer colors onto paper and doesn’t bleed like candle or crayon wax would. I have never had a problem with wax that was designed for wax seals-it’s when people start to experiment with “DIY” wax that they run into nightmares!

[@jacquelinecohen2714]

Thank you so much this was so helpful!!

[@katrinacrouch]

Yay! I’m so glad!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@3xilelast]

My wax glue gun only has on and off option. The wax bubbled . What can I do going forward?

[@katrinacrouch]

Turn your gun off from time to time to avoid the overall temperature rise. If the wax is pouring out if the gun (a little coming out slowly is fine), then it’s definitely too hot

[@3xilelast]

@@katrinacrouch what can I do to clean my gun? Because the wax bubbled all over the gun and has now cooled off. Any home solutions?

[@katrinacrouch]

@@3xilelast I'm kind of lazy, so I would personally just pick at it, haha! But you can also use a hairdryer and paper towels. Simply heat up the wax on the gun with a hairdryer and dab with the paper towel (do NOT swipe if it's on any fabric or carpet).

[@3xilelast]

@@katrinacrouch thank you! this should be helpful!

[@mariabeth7337]

How secure are these going through the mail? I'm afraid I'll spend all this time and money stamping my invitations but the seals will get ripped off before they even make it to my guests!!

[@katrinacrouch]

Your concern is valid! I have not had trouble with these yet, but I DO recommend paying the extra $0.15 to have them hand sorted at your post office instead of fed through the machine. Otherwise, use an outer envelope to protect them. Another precaution: I find that hand poured wax seals (like the style in the demo) are pretty secure, but self adhesive wax seals are less reliable unless you splurge for the professional grade adhesive. You can find some at Artisaire (links to their site in the description)

[@ScatterdEraserDust]

@@katrinacrouch Hi, I got Artisaire wax and stamp! Super excited to use the glue gun method. My question is what size envelope do you recommend for outer envelopes? The envelopes I have for the invitations are regular sized I think.

[@katrinacrouch]

@@ScatterdEraserDust yay! I’m so excited for you!! If you are sending 5x7” invitations and are using inner/outer envelopes, you want to find A7.5 envelopes for the outers. They slide into the A7 just right 👌🏼

[@steelnerv]

Can I use a fixed temperature glue gun? And what is the brand of your glue gun?

[@katrinacrouch]

You can used a fixed temp gun but if the wax starts to bubble, turn it off once in a while so that the wax can cool down a little. My glue guns come from various brands. I’m not loyal to one in particular ☺️

[@steelnerv]

@@katrinacrouch thanks for the answer I've already got a fixed temp gun cuz i cant find a gun like yours, i follow what you say thank you :)

[@sabrinatomasino2285]

Since this adds a thickness to the invitations, Is it more expensive to send my mail? Would I have to use more stamps on my envelope?

[@katrinacrouch]

Yes, it usually is. I recommend going for the non-machine stamps so that everything is hand sorted. Also, take a sample of your design to your post office to have them weigh and measure it. Every post office has their own quirks and what works at my local post office may not be “okay” at yours

[@amykwok6735]

Hi! Can we use the glue that usually goes into the glue gun in place of the wax?

[@katrinacrouch]

Yes, though I cannot speak to it’s success in the mail as I have never tested it before

[@MissAdoptaCat]

Was watching your recent watercolor video and got caught up in your wax seal videos as well 😁. Immediately clicked on your link and ordered a stamp, stick wax, & glue gun! Just wondering...do I need the adhesive backings or will they stay on the envelopes without? Also, do they travel fine through the mail with the seal? Thank you!

[@katrinacrouch]

Hi Catherine!! Glad to hear you love wax seals too! If you use this method and place the hot wax directly on the envelope, your wax seal should be just fine when going through the mail (Artisaire wax... I can’t speak for all brands!). But most post offices will make you pay a little extra for postage (not a ton) so keep that in mind. It’s a non-machinable/hand sort stamp, but I can’t remember how much it is off the top of my head. I usually just use an inner and outer envelope and place the stamp on the inner envelope to avoid this. But that is a little bit out of laziness and because I have a good collection of outer size envelopes due to my job, hah! If you make the stamps on wax paper or marble before placing them on the envelope, then I do recommend the professional grade adhesive. But if you use the glue gun, you shouldn’t need to use it-I rarely do myself ☺️

[@MissAdoptaCat]

Blushed Design Thank you for your speedy reply and information 🙂. Very helpful 👍🏼. I can’t wait to receive everything and start using it. Thanks again, Catherine

[@isadoralim5385]

So it is possible to use a glue gun to seal wax?

[@katrinacrouch]

To melt the wax? Yes! That is the technique that this tutorial features

[@georgianaciomag6139]

How many envelops you can seal with one stick?

[@katrinacrouch]

It varies depend on the brand and size of your stamp. Artisaire has a wax calculating tool on their site. I demonstrate it in this short tips video: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXS6nYeehrl9qZI

[@katrinacrouch]

I usually estimate about 6-8 stamps / stick. But I work with 1inch stamps

[@gaby-hk3vz]

Can you use oil pastels instead?

[@katrinacrouch]

As wax? Not if you want to send it through the mail. Melting and molding it won’t change the nature of the pastel or wax, and it will crumble and mark everything around it. Crayons break as well. I suppose you could make an “example” with oil pastels, but again, they will still break and mark... plus, I imagine that they would burn more easily, so maybe try with a spoon before the glue gun

[@MUBelizabeth]

Hello how do I change the wax colors? It's mixing with other colors inside.

[@katrinacrouch]

It usually takes me about one whole stick to fully clean out the previous color. Depending on how different the colors are. Some people have a different gun for every color, but i just try to work with similar colors in a gun (like rose gold, champagne and gold all in the same gun)

[@MUBelizabeth]

Oh my. That's what's happening but my blue really mixed with 3 of my pinks 😭 I considered a different gun for each color as well.

[@kristinsshenanigans]

I'm wondering if you can just send a regular hot glue stick through? glue sticks are cheaper, and clear--you'll be able to see the color (or hopefully lack thereof.)

[@katrinacrouch]

You can definitely try it, but it will still create a marbled effect on the first couple of stamps. Just might be less noticeable than a color contrast. That’s why I usually opt for a new gun or using my spoon for a new color

[@MUBelizabeth]

Kristin oh I thought about it but then it'll be sticky ? 😭😭 But so far using the same like colors help but then having multiple guns too. I guess lol overall the spoon is the best for changing colors quickly

[@mandymcclay]

Hmmm? to me, that was definitely not the same 1½ glue gun pump? the first was all over the place and not circular, but the next shot was perfect? The gun should be near touching the paper and not held above by that far? Sorry if I'm wrong, your tutorials are amazing, I'm searching a world of expertise, and you are winning btw....

[@katrinacrouch]

It’s not unusual for a single shot to require several takes due to focus or other complications. Especially for my first ever KZbin video, shot on my iPhone 6 😉 give the poor girl a break-she was nervous! Hah Different pouring techniques will achieve different results. I personally prefer the close-to-the-paper technique because you avoid ripples in the color and finish of your wax but many prefer the high-pour (especially Instagram-and I’m assuming TikTok-viewers) because it is more dramatic.

[@katrinacrouch]

This video will be more helpful: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6uapX-dp6aEfZY

[@naturegeek33]

I’m fine with uneaten seals but the bubbles make me itchy

[@katrinacrouch]

I love the organic edge but I agree that the bubbles bug me

[@razan.m7839]

Sooo pretty😭❤️

[@katrinacrouch]

Aren’t they the best?? I’m such a sucker for a good wax seal 😍

[@solecitobl.9574]

Thank you !

[@katrinacrouch]

So glad you found it helpful! Thank you for being here 🥰

[@jackofsometrades7476]

This would probably be so useful for potting guitar pickups

[@katrinacrouch]

Oh really? Interesting-I know nothing about guitar, hah

[@iSisiblog]

Nice tips! Thanks for the vid

[@katrinacrouch]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching :)

[@indiesindie1984]

Cool!

[@katrinacrouch]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@laurae7777]

Thank you. I nearly burned my house down using candle wax

[@katrinacrouch]

Oh my! I’m so glad that you are okay-definitely try the glue gun method, so much safer

[@laurae7777]

@@katrinacrouch works like a charm