The Messy Wax Seal Award

[Judybug]

I think you'll all agree that I win "The Messy Wax Seal Award." I've done some pretty good seals lately, but I lost it on this post card. I guess it would have made more sense to put the wax seal on before I wrote the address and message - and put a 98 cent stamp on it. That way, if the seal was a disaster, I could toss the card in the trash. But I like to live dangerously. As it is, one of my overseas pen pal friends will actually receive this lovely creation. I hope they will forgive me. I am wax seal challenged, but I'm determinded to get the hang of it. Practice, practice, practice.

 

Judybug

Edited July 29, 2011 by Judybug

[zquilts]

gosh! that's not so bad!

 

i have used my hanko with wax and have found that a little less wax is better than more - and i hold the seal in place just until the wax begins to set- remove the stamp slowly.

[Judybug]

gosh! that's not so bad!

 

i have used my hanko with wax and have found that a little less wax is better than more - and i hold the seal in place just until the wax begins to set- remove the stamp slowly.

 

Yes, I've finally realized that I use entirely too much wax. And on this particular seal, I think I waited too long to put the seal in the wax. Applying wax seals is how I imagine it would be to dive off a cliff and hope you hit the water between the rocks below.

 

Judybug

[MicheleB]

I think that is still totally acceptable. I spent a long time getting one with the wax. It is NOT easy. It is an art and each wax and seal is different. I can so relate.

[box_camera]

Well, all I can say is that I wouldn't be unhappy to get that on a postcard.

Edited July 29, 2011 by box_camera

[bobs51]

Just curious... does the Post Office really let you mail postcards with a seal on them? Seems to me that even a well-done seal makes quite a lump, and postcards don't usually have attachments.

 

Bob

[Oldparkerguy]

I was surprised to learn USPS will still allow wax on letters.