Posted by ReneeK_MI on 3/25/10 5:26am
Msg #328865

the interesting 'art' of wax/ribbon seals

The recent thread talking about threading ribbons sent me Googling, where I came across this 'how to'. I've never seen the threaded ribbons, so this may/may not be the same procedure - but still interesting. Definitely an art!

http://tinyurl.com/y8nojjt

Reply by Robert/FL on 3/25/10 5:48am
Msg #328867

No, not the same procedure... wax seals are pretty neat but even *I* draw the line somewhere! I've thought about getting one but then decided that I would probably never have a chance to use it and the wax would be too hard to use.

However - they do now make wax sticks that can be used in a hot glue gun, to "squirt" the faux wax into a little circular mound and then press your wax seal over it. It's a need concept, but like I said, I would never have the chance to use it, other than to carry around a glue gun with me and get a lot of strange looks from clients!

Reply by Sylvia_FL on 3/25/10 8:12am
Msg #328880

Interesting Renee
I remember in school having to make a document like the Magna Carta, we had sticks of wax which we melted on the document then put the impression on the melted wax.
But, we also, had a seal with our last initial on it, that we used to put on envelopes when sending letters. (Melting some of the stick of wax on the envelope flap and then putting the impression in the wax) - a dead art now.

Reply by jba/fl on 3/25/10 9:49am
Msg #328904

"(Melting some of the stick of wax on the envelope flap and then putting the impression in the wax) - a dead art now."

Just saw a crafting show about this - using wax impressions for various items.
http://www.nostalgicimpressions.com/Sealing_Wax_Wax_Seals_s/2.htm
and
http://www.wax-works.com/
among many thousands when google "was seals"

Reply by GOLDGIRL/CA on 3/25/10 12:23pm
Msg #328937

"Seal" on docs

A dead art now, as you said. But the idea remains - instead of using wax, we now write. (Back in Magna Carta days, they probably guarded their seals cos that was their ID and "signature". We notaries see its vestige all the time - notably on DOTs where it says "Seal" and a line for the borrowers to sign their name. It comes from the wax seal days. (Hmmmm. wouldn't that be funny if some borrower took it literally .. hee hee). "What's this wax stuff?" the lender yells. "Well, you wanted my seal." Anyway, the occasional borrower will ask me what "seal" means .... some start barking like a seal, thinking they're funny, others wonder if they need a stamp!
No, just sign ....

Reply by Robert/FL on 3/25/10 1:04pm
Msg #328944

LOL @ "some start barking like a seal" n/m