wax seal company

[Tony the Tiger]

In my very first foray into wax seals, I was excited about the notion of sending out Christmas cards this year. I have not done so in several years. I ordered a very nice poinsettia coin stamp, and the aluminum handle, along with some red wax sticks. The wax arrived very quickly. The stamp and handle have still not arrived, even though the order was placed on 11/26/07. Even accounting for production time (you'd think that a poinsettia stamp would be in stock this time of year), and allowing time for shipping, it should've arrived by now. The window of opportunity for mailing the cards with the stamp has passed. Without divulging the name of this company just yet, have any of you had similar problems? What company was it? Is there another company that deals with wax stamps that has been good to work with?

[tfwall]

Look at some of the other posts about wax seals in this forum category.

 

I had a custom stamp done at the Design Studio Ltd which came as advertised. The impression is one depth relief, an artifact of the manufacturing process, but came as I requested with my details. Their shipping was prompt and the stamp was well packaged.

 

I'm currently commissioning a stamp through Dexter Engraving and their customer support has been superb. Their engraver called from the UK to discuss my requirements and has emailed several times to ensure all is to my specifications and satisfaction.

 

For some unique seals and by far the best wax, no one beats Atelier Gargoyle. Linnea is prompt at responding to emails and working to accomodate you. I can't recommend them enough.

Edited December 12, 2007 by Chemyst

[Tony the Tiger]

Look at some of the other posts about wax seals in this forum category.

 

I had a custom stamp done at the Design Studio Ltd which came as advertised. The impression is one depth relief, an artifact of the manufacturing process, but came as I requested with my details. Their shipping was prompt and the stamp was well packaged.

 

I'm currently commissioning a stamp through Dexter Engraving and their customer support has been superb. Their engraver called from the UK to discuss my requirements and has emailed several times to ensure all in to my specifications and satisfaction.

 

For some unique seals and by far the best wax, no one beats Atelier Gargoyle. Linnea is prompt at responding to emails and working to accomodate you. I can't recommend them enough.

Thanks very much

[WhosYerBob]

For some unique seals and by far the best wax, no one beats Atelier Gargoyle. Linnea is prompt at responding to emails and working to accommodate you. I can't recommend them enough.

Same here; both Ward and Linnea offer knowledge and service that beat the others completely cold. I, too, simply can't recommend them enough!

[BirdValiant]

Look at some of the other posts about wax seals in this forum category.

 

I had a custom stamp done at the Design Studio Ltd which came as advertised. The impression is one depth relief, an artifact of the manufacturing process, but came as I requested with my details. Their shipping was prompt and the stamp was well packaged.

 

I'm currently commissioning a stamp through Dexter Engraving and their customer support has been superb. Their engraver called from the UK to discuss my requirements and has emailed several times to ensure all is to my specifications and satisfaction.

 

For some unique seals and by far the best wax, no one beats Atelier Gargoyle. Linnea is prompt at responding to emails and working to accomodate you. I can't recommend them enough.

 

 

Did you design your own seal, and if so, are you willing to share?

 

When I was bored a few nights ago, I designed a simple one around my initials. The thing is, I have never written a letter before, so I really have no need for a wax seal.

 

It'd still be cool, though. Maybe I'll get into written communication next year in college, when I actually have a need. I wonder if they'd allow a butane torch in a dorm... :hmm1:

[Friend of Pens]

I wonder if they'd allow a butane torch in a dorm... :hmm1:

 

I'm gonna go out on a limb here and guess Not So Much Allowed. A low-temp glue gun and the faux wax sticks that fit within them sound like a better fit for a dorm. Although I seem to recall a number of incendiary substances in the halls...

[Hélène]

My school says no open flames or exposed heating elements (basically all that they allow is eletric kettles).

[tfwall]

Sure, both are family crests. The first is the one from Design Studio, the second is the proof from Dexter.

 

 

 

[BirdValiant]

Sure, both are family crests. The first is the one from Design Studio, the second is the proof from Dexter.

 

Wow, Dexter sure spiced it up a bit.

 

Here's my lack-of-all-that-is-good-in-designing design of a seal without any measurements that took about five minutes in MS Paint My initials are TV, so it is necessary to avoid any connotations of the technology. Plus, having the family initial bigger is always good to show respect. I find that simple Times New Roman V's are much more beautiful than most cursive V's (is that a U? What are they saying here?), so a triangle seems to work fine.

 

 

EDIT: Cropped.

Edited December 14, 2007 by BirdValiant

[Jen]

For some unique seals and by far the best wax, no one beats Atelier Gargoyle. Linnea is prompt at responding to emails and working to accommodate you. I can't recommend them enough.

Same here; both Ward and Linnea offer knowledge and service that beat the others completely cold. I, too, simply can't recommend them enough!

 

Me three! It is an awesome company. Fast, knowledgeable, attention to detail, wonderful products, abundant information on their website... their customer service is above and beyond the way it should be.

[Jen]

Sure, both are family crests. The first is the one from Design Studio, the second is the proof from Dexter.

 

Thank you for sharing. I am sooooo jealous. Wish I can justify buying a signet ring now (still in school). Please do post pics with the finished product!

[BirdValiant]

Sure, both are family crests. The first is the one from Design Studio, the second is the proof from Dexter.

 

Thank you for sharing. I am sooooo jealous. Wish I can justify buying a signet ring now (still in school). Please do post pics with the finished product!

 

Well.... if you got into a fight, then when you punched somebody in the face, it would make a cool impression.

 

Reminds me of Ace Ventura Pet Detective.