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Wax Seal Workshop

Learn how to use sealing wax and stamps to add a quiet, old-world touch to letters, invitations, and notes.

Materials & Shopping Links

  • Sealing Wax Sticks or Beads

    Choose a few colors to play with

    Quantity: Shared set

  • Wax Seal Stamps

    Initials, symbols, or simple designs

    Quantity: 2–4 different stamps

  • Heat Source

    Wax spoon + tea light, or low-temp wax gun

    Quantity: 1 per table

  • Envelopes or Scrap Paper

    Surfaces to practice on

    Quantity: 5–10 per person

Welcome to Your Wax Seal Workshop

Wax seals turn ordinary envelopes into small rituals. This workshop slows things down and gives people the joy of melting wax, pressing a stamp, and lifting it to reveal something beautiful.

Before You Begin

  • Best for 3–8 people
  • Use a heat-safe surface and good ventilation
  • Keep a small bowl of cold water nearby in case of minor wax drips

Flow of the Gathering

1. Safety & Demo (10–15 minutes)

  • Explain how to safely melt wax and handle stamps
  • Demonstrate one full seal from wax to stamp to reveal
  • Encourage everyone to practice first on scrap paper

2. Practice Seals (30–40 minutes)

  • Invite people to try different wax colors and stamp combinations
  • Share tips: let the wax cool slightly before pressing, hold the stamp steady
  • Experiment with layering colors or adding dried flowers underneath

3. Sealing Real Things (20–30 minutes)

  • Move to real envelopes, letters, or small notes
  • Invite everyone to create a few seals they can actually send

4. Closing (10 minutes)

  • Ask people to share their favorite seal from the night
  • Offer small envelopes or tags so they can take extra seals home

Variations & Ideas

  • Monogram night: Everyone designs or chooses an initial.
  • Seasonal seals: Match wax colors to seasons or holidays.
  • Stationery pairing: Combine this workshop with a letter-writing circle.