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50+ Creative Ways to Use Wax Seals With DIY Crafts

50+ Creative Ways to Use Wax Seals With DIY Crafts Wax seals are having a serious moment, and honestly, we are here for it.  From elegant envelopes to playful decor, wax sealing is a great way to add an extra level of class and a unique look to almost any project.  Whether you’re using traditional wax sticks and wax beads with a tea light candle and melting spoon, or reaching for a glue gun, sealing wax gun, or even glue sticks for a crafty tool technique, there are so many different techniques to explore.  This roundup of 50 creative ideas dives into wax seals for special occasions like wedding invitations, gift tags, and stationary details, as well as modern twists like honey bee wax seal stickers, own enamel dots, and decorative elements for the front of cards. You’ll see how a wax seal stamp, peg stamp, or wax stamper can create a beautiful wax seal with a nice round circle, perfect size, and that satisfying raised part once the wax cools.  We’re covering everyth...

How to Make Crushed Glass Glitter Wax Seals DIY

How to Make Crushed Glass Glitter Wax Seals DIY Wax seals have made a huge comeback, and it’s easy to see why! They instantly elevate envelopes, cards, and décor with texture, shine, and a sense of old-world charm.  While traditional sealing wax is beautiful, modern crafting has opened the door to creative alternatives that are easier, more durable, and incredibly fun to experiment with.  One of my favorite techniques right now is making  faux wax seals edged in crushed gold glass glitter  using hot glue and a marble slab. Be sure to watch the video here too! These glitter-edged seals look luxurious, slightly mysterious, and completely unique. They’re perfect for sealing envelopes with adhesive stickers, embellishing blank stationery, or using as decorative accents once they’re created and removed from the slab.  Best of all, this method doesn’t require melting traditional wax, making it approachable even if you’re new to wax seal kits or just want something fas...