{"title":"Sealing Wax Red","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003eCreate classic wax seals with red sealing wax\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 300;\"\u003eVinyl records and analogue cameras – knitting, crocheting and baking bread; all products and activities that were once essential, but have made a real comeback as trends. You’ve probably guessed it already, but wax seals belong on that list too. And when we think of those nostalgic, classic seals, one colour instantly stands out: (deep) red. As this is a trend we’re incredibly excited about, we’d love to pay tribute to the red wax seal and show you how to make and use it!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003eA brief history of red wax seals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 300;\"\u003eLet’s take a step back in time, to a period when emails and digital signatures didn’t yet exist. Back then, wax seals were an essential part of communication. They served as a seal of confidentiality and added a sense of authenticity to important documents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 300;\"\u003eBut there was more than just practical use! Wax seals symbolised prestige and power. In the Middle Ages, the deep red colour of sealing wax carried special meaning. For example, red could indicate that the post came from the Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire. Only the emperor had the privilege of using red sealing wax, and his correspondence was addressed to princes, rulers and dukes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003eBack to the present\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 300;\"\u003eAlthough today anyone can use red wax seals, the association with power and prestige has never fully disappeared. And that is exactly why red wax seals have made such a strong comeback.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 300;\"\u003eThere’s something truly magical about receiving a handwritten letter, an invitation or a gift with a sealed envelope. It brings a sense of excitement and mystery that many creative minds love. It also shows attention to detail and appreciation for craftsmanship. A perfect combination that explains why sealing wax – especially in red – has made a full return.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003eHow do you create red sealing wax seals?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 300;\"\u003eStart by choosing your favourite red sealing wax and make sure you have a \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/collections\/wax-seal-stamp\" title=\"wax seal stamps\"\u003ewax seal stamp\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 300;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;with a design that adds a personal touch to your creation. Found your stamp? Then follow these steps:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStep 1: Heat the red wax\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 300;\"\u003ePlace 3 (for a 25 mm stamp) or 4 (for a 30 mm stamp) pieces of red \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/collections\/sealing-wax\" title=\"Sealing Wax\"\u003esealing wax\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"Wax Seal Beads\" href=\"\/en-gb\/collections\/wax-seal-beads\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 300;\"\u003e in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/products\/wax-seal-oven\" title=\"Wax Seal Oven\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewax seal oven\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 300;\"\u003e and wait until it has melted and has a smooth, glossy texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStep 2: Pour the red sealing wax\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 300;\"\u003eOnce the wax has fully melted, use the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/products\/wax-seal-spoon\" title=\"Wax Seal Spoon\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewax seal spoon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 300;\"\u003e to carefully pour the liquid wax onto the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/products\/wax-seal-mat\" title=\"Wax Seal Mat\"\u003ewax seal mat\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"Wax Seal Mat\" href=\"\/en-gb\/products\/wax-seal-mat\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 300;\"\u003e or your chosen surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStep 3: Place the stamp onto the red wax\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 300;\"\u003eOnce the wax has been poured, place the wax seal stamp into the still-warm wax. Do this without applying too much pressure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStep 4: Let the red wax cool\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 300;\"\u003eWait 30 seconds until the wax has cooled and hardened. This is when your red wax seal reveals its shine and beautiful details. Be careful though, if the wax is still warm and soft, the design may distort when removing the stamp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStep 5: Remove the stamp\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 300;\"\u003eFinally, carefully lift the wax stamp from the surface and admire your handmade classic red wax seal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003eWhat can you use classic red wax seals for?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 300;\"\u003eFeeling inspired and ready to create your own red wax seals? Not sure how to use them yet? No worries, here are a few ideas:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 300;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeal letters and invitations\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eMake your post more unique and authentic by sealing envelopes with a red wax seal. It adds a nostalgic touch and sparks curiosity about what’s inside.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 300;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeddings and anniversaries\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFor special occasions such as weddings, anniversaries or romantic proposals, use classic red wax seals to seal invitations, menus, thank-you notes or even the marriage certificate. It adds that extra touch of romance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 300;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCertificates and diplomas\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eGive certificates and diplomas an official finish by adding a red wax seal. It makes recognition feel even more special and sets it apart from ordinary documents.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 300;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eInvitations for themed parties\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 300;\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFor themed events such as a royal ball (nowadays also known as a ‘Bridgerton’-style event) or a historical costume party, use red wax seals on invitations to instantly set the tone and theme for your guests.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 300;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSealing wine bottles\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 300;\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDid you know you can also seal a cork with a red wax seal? It’s a great way to present a bottle as a gift or to save a special bottle for a meaningful occasion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003eJessy’s personal touch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 300;\"\u003eHi, Jessy here! Have we inspired you to start creating your own red sealing wax seals? I truly hope so!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 300;\"\u003eMaybe you’re not completely convinced yet, and that’s perfectly fine. We’re always here to answer all your questions. The quickest and easiest way is to contact us via the chat function in the bottom left of your screen. You can also send an email to \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"mail to info@jessyatsea.com\" href=\"mailto:info@jessyatsea.com\"\u003einfo@jessyatsea.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"mailen naar info@jessyatsea.com\" href=\"mailto:info@jessyatsea.com\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 300;\"\u003eP.S. Want to get started with your own red wax seals but not sure where to begin? No worries! We’ve created a special \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Wax Seal Kit\" href=\"\/en-gb\/products\/wax-seal-kit\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWax Seal Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 300;\"\u003e that you can customise. This kit includes everything you need to get started, including a red wax stamp and red sealing wax of your choice!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"wine-red","title":"Wine Red • Sealing Wax","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Red • Sealing Wax\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate the most beautiful wax seals with the Wine Red sealing wax! These beautiful wax seal beads come in a jar of 100 pieces. Use about 3 wax beads for a 25 mm seal and 4 wax beads for a 30 mm seal. The wax seal in the photo was made with our \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/products\/love-letter-wax-seal-stamp\" title=\"Love Letter Wax Seal Stamp\"\u003eLove Letter wax stamp\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNever made wax seals before? Don't worry, you can do this! With our \u003ca title=\"Wax Seal Instructions\" href=\"\/en-gb\/blogs\/jessyatsea\/wax-seal-instructions\"\u003ewax seal instructions\u003c\/a\u003e, you'll be making the most astonishing wax seals in no time!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JessyAtSea | Wax Seal Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41818034340040,"sku":"WB-009","price":7.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/4732\/6408\/products\/WB-009-JessyAtSea-Wine-Red.jpg?v=1665249212"},{"product_id":"festive-red","title":"Festive Red • Sealing Wax","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFestive Red • Sealing Wax\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate the most beautiful wax seals with the Festive Red sealing wax! These beautiful wax seal beads come in a jar of 100 pieces. Use about 3 wax beads for a 25 mm seal and 4 wax beads for a 30 mm seal. The wax seal in the photo was made with our \u003ca title=\"Heart Wax Seal Stamp\" href=\"\/en-gb\/products\/heart-wax-seal-stamp\"\u003eHeart wax stamp\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNever made wax seals before? Don't worry, you can do this! With our \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/blogs\/jessyatsea\/wax-seal-instructions\" title=\"Wax Seal Instructions\"\u003ewax seal instructions\u003c\/a\u003e, you'll be making the most astonishing wax seals in no time!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JessyAtSea | Wax Seal Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41818139328712,"sku":"WB-030","price":7.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/4732\/6408\/products\/WB-030-JessyAtSea-Festive-Red.jpg?v=1665343328"},{"product_id":"traditional-red","title":"Traditional Red • Sealing Wax","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Red • Sealing Wax\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate the most beautiful wax seals with the Traditional Red sealing wax! These beautiful wax seal beads come in a jar of 100 pieces. Use about 3 wax beads for a 25 mm seal and 4 wax beads for a 30 mm seal. The wax seal in the photo was made with our \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/products\/fleur-de-lis-wax-seal-stamp\" title=\"Fleur-de-Lis Wax Seal Stamp\"\u003eFleur-de-Lis wax stamp\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNever made wax seals before? Don't worry, you can do this! With our \u003ca title=\"Wax Seal Instructions\" href=\"\/en-gb\/blogs\/jessyatsea\/wax-seal-instructions\"\u003ewax seal instructions\u003c\/a\u003e, you'll be making the most astonishing wax seals in no time!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JessyAtSea | Wax Seal Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41961892741320,"sku":"WB-039","price":7.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/4732\/6408\/files\/WB-039-JessyAtSea-Traditional-Red.png?v=1685219640"},{"product_id":"watermelon","title":"Watermelon • Sealing Wax","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatermelon • Sealing Wax\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate the most beautiful wax seals with the Watermelon sealing wax! These beautiful wax seal beads come in a jar of 100 pieces. Use about 3 wax beads for a 25 mm seal and 4 wax beads for a 30 mm seal. The wax seal in the photo was made with our \u003ca title=\"Veel Liefs Wax Seal Stamp\" href=\"\/en-gb\/products\/veel-liefs-wax-seal-stamp\"\u003eVeel Liefs wax stamp\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNever made wax seals before? Don't worry, you can do this! With our \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/blogs\/jessyatsea\/wax-seal-instructions\" title=\"Wax Seal Instructions\"\u003ewax seal instructions\u003c\/a\u003e, you'll be making the most astonishing wax seals in no time!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JessyAtSea | Wax Seal Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42132071350472,"sku":"WB-046","price":7.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/4732\/6408\/products\/WB-046-JessyAtSea-Watermelon.jpg?v=1665249201"},{"product_id":"terracotta-wax-seal-beads","title":"Terracotta • Sealing Wax","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerracotta • Sealing Wax\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate the most beautiful wax seals with the Terracotta sealing wax! These beautiful wax seal beads come in a jar of 100 pieces. Use about 3 wax beads for a 25 mm seal and 4 wax beads for a 30 mm seal. The wax seal in the photo was made with our \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/products\/letter-a-wax-seal-stamp\" title=\"Letter A Wax Seal Stamp\"\u003eLetter A wax stamp\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNever made wax seals before? Don't worry, you can do this! With our \u003ca title=\"Wax Seal Instructions\" href=\"\/en-gb\/blogs\/jessyatsea\/wax-seal-instructions\"\u003ewax seal instructions\u003c\/a\u003e, you'll be making the most astonishing wax seals in no time!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JessyAtSea | Wax Seal Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54106497712454,"sku":"WB-069","price":7.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/4732\/6408\/files\/WB-069-JessyAtSea-Terracotta.png?v=1741805086"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.jessyatsea.com\/en-gb\/collections\/sealing-wax-red.oembed","provider":"JessyAtSea | Wax Seal Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}