Turn Candle Wax into Wax Seals

What's up guys! Are you ready for some crafty recycling?

In a previous post, I tried my hand at making some wax seals.

What made them unique was the wax I used -- instead of using ready-made wax sticks, I recycled some candle wax...TADA!

The candle wax was a little tricky to work with (compared to wax sticks) because it had a more runny consistency when melted and a more transparent finish when the wax set. It took me several experiments to get it right. The wax seals I made are perfectly imperfect but I had the best intentions -- to recycle old candle wax.

Let me show you a few ideas on how to put these wax seals to good use: 

The first is how they are traditionally used -- to seal an envelope. The design stamped on the wax is usually the family crest or an identifying mark of the sender. If the wax is broken that means the envelope has been opened and the contents read.

I glued on a pressed flower in addition to the wax seal...TADA!

This is an envelope that I made using a supermarket flyer. I addressed it with calligraphy and a dainty wax seal...TADA!

I love sending out Thank You cards to thoughtful friends. It's a kind gesture and the expression of appreciation never goes out of style. Sometimes I even make my own Thank You cards. This one is made of different kinds of scrapbook paper with a wax seal as an added detail...TADA!

Finally, here is a gift box dressed up with scrapbook paper, a message created with rubber stamps and an ink pad, and a wax seal.

It's a simple way to wrap a present yet is full of sweet sentiments.

These are just some of the ways I transformed wax seals (made from old candle wax) from blah to TADA!

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