Can you still send letters with wax seals?

Can you still send letters with wax seals?

Placing a wax seal on the outer of an envelope is generally safe for mailing. There is a slight chance for scuffing to be caused by modern sorting machines, however this will affect less than 1 in a 100 envelopes sent.

Do I need extra postage for wax seals?

Expect to use more postage on your wedding invitations than you think you need. Wax seal? Add 21 cents. However, you are not required to add extra postage just because the envelope is addressed in calligraphy/cursive.

Can you seal a letter with beeswax?

While you could use just plain beeswax to create your own sealing wax, we need the wax to be slightly flexible to be able to survive modern mailing methods. By adding some Emulsifying Wax, we are able to increase the seal’s ability to flex, meaning that it can survive the mailing process.

Can wax seals go through the post office?

We often get asked if you can send wax seals through the mail. The answer is YES! All our seals are made of flexible wax but we strongly recommend a few things if you are considering sending your seals through the mail.

What kind of wax is used for stamps?

Sealing wax is a waxy material that has been designed to melt easily, hold an impression when stamped; then harden once cooled. Traditionally, sealing wax was used to send letters safely during the days of squires and knights without fear of tampering.

Is hand Cancelling worth it?

With the love and care put into your wedding invitations, we always recommend “hand-canceling” your postage to avoid them traveling through the USPS processing machines. These machines leave printed tracking marks on envelopes, often strip off wax seals and can even snag handmade envelopes flaps.

What kind of wax do you use to seal a letter?

Technically, candle wax can be used to seal an envelope shut (and that’s how it was done back in the day). But… and it’s a big but… it might not withstand the mailing process. It could break, melt or leave oil stains on your invitations before it ends up in your guests’ hot little hands.