Wax seals

[murph]

Thank you.

I don't suppose many people would bother taking you to court in this country if you only used their arms in personal correspondence either, even if they did happen to see it.

[Songwind]

Where does one get a seal? And more to the point, where does one get a seal made?

[tfwall]

Where does one get a seal? And more to the point, where does one get a seal made?

 

Depends what you are looking for specifically:

 

If you just want your initial(s) or a clip art design (bell, heart, xmas tree, &c), do a quick Google search. You'll get results from places like Scribes Delight, who can order you a 1, 2 or 3 initial seal for around $50.

 

If you want your arms, you can get a fairly low detail single relief one done up by places like Design Studio Ltd for in the neighborhood of $75-200.

 

If you want a detailed rendering of your arms: variable relief, intricate detail, modified to your requirements, you should check out Dexter Engraving. They'll be happy to call you from the UK and render your seal in the precious metal of your choice as either a signet ring, seal, earrings, or pretty much whatever you like. Their low end work starts around $300 and high end work done in solid titanium can run you over $2000 pretty quickly.

 

eBay also has a fairly broad set of seals at any one time. Clip art ones are usually pretty reasonable, signets and such less so and old official seals like Third Reich government seals go for astronomical prices.

 

It all really depends on your use for your seal and if you want it to be an heirloom or just a fun touch for your Christmas cards.

[RandyE]

Where does one get a seal? And more to the point, where does one get a seal made?

 

Now you're talking! I have one, my initial, that I bought about 20 years ago (cough, cough). I believe that J. Herbin sell them new, but only stock designs. If you want one made to order I have no idea where to go - but would be very interested to find out where it can be done if anyone knows.

 

- R

 

EDIT: Concurent message there, thanks for the info!

 

- R

Edited April 9, 2008 by RandyE

[Songwind]

I was actually thinking about having my website logo produced as a seal. It's a pretty low-detail image, so it would work well.

 

For now I will probably just get a Gothic E or something.

 

-Eric.

[mjlf]

I was wondering if anyone uses them in the UK? And is it possible to have a wax seal that is too thick, and would cost extra postage on your letter?

 

Thanks.

[tfwall]

I was wondering if anyone uses them in the UK? And is it possible to have a wax seal that is too thick, and would cost extra postage on your letter?

 

Thanks.

 

It is possible, at least in the U.S., to have a seal get you the letter surcharge (currently $0.17). If the seal is either too thick or too broad and inflexible, either of which will render it non-machinable and get you charged. In practice though, I've never had any of mine awarded a surcharge or returned. I haven't heard of my UK correspondents receiving flack for my seal either, though I guess they could if the Royal Mail wanted to make an issue of it.

[richardandtracy]

I was wondering if anyone uses them in the UK? And is it possible to have a wax seal that is too thick, and would cost extra postage on your letter?

 

Thanks.

In response to your questions: Yep & Yep.

If the seal takes the overall letter thickness to more than 5mm it becomes a large letter & therefore attracts a large letter postage fee.

I have to confess I have no idea how intact the seal is when it arrives, as I don't feel the need to post the notes I write to myself, for some reason.

 

Regards,

 

Richard.

 

[RandyE]

I have to confess I have no idea how intact the seal is when it arrives, as I don't feel the need to post the notes I write to myself, for some reason.

 

Regards,

 

Richard.

 

:roflmho:

[murph]

I was wondering if anyone uses them in the UK? And is it possible to have a wax seal that is too thick, and would cost extra postage on your letter?

 

Thanks.

In response to your questions: Yep & Yep.

If the seal takes the overall letter thickness to more than 5mm it becomes a large letter & therefore attracts a large letter postage fee.

I have to confess I have no idea how intact the seal is when it arrives, as I don't feel the need to post the notes I write to myself, for some reason.

 

Regards,

 

Richard.

 

And at £1 handling plus the postage excess you don't want to try it out.

[ethernautrix]

Oh, I thought this was a thread about depilatoring* seals.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

* I made up a word!

[djh1031]

Oh, I thought this was a thread about depilatoring* seals.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

* I made up a word!

Hair removal using a small furry animal? I don't even want to know.....

[ethernautrix]

Hair removal using a small furry animal? I don't even want to know.....

English is wack!

 

 

Yo, and I was going to say something about a dam-building furry animal that gets a lot of attention in or near Brazil... something like that. Don't want to get into trouble, though.

[journeyman42]

I was just searching around on the web and stumbled accross this store which will make personalized seals. http://theattic.stores.yahoo.net/index.html

[TrevorML]

Yo, and I was going to say something about a dam-building furry animal that gets a lot of attention in or near Brazil... something like that. Don't want to get into trouble, though.

 

 

that one was hilarious!!!!!!!!! :roflmho:

 

I won't ask what goes on in your head....

 

mmmmmm... maybe I should... PM coming... mmmm... maybe better not... :embarrassed_smile:

[UVRAY]

I use red sealing wax by J. Herbin.

 

I even seal in a little cut of ribbon for added effect and I haven't experienced any problems with it going through the post at all. (See picture below).

 

Incidentally the pen is a Platignum Streamline that I picked up in an antique shop for £3.00 (about $6.00).

 

I don't believe then pen is too old but if anyone knows anything for sure please do let me know.

Edited April 27, 2008 by UVRAY

[Meredith]

I use red sealing wax by J. Herbin.

 

I even seal in a little cut of ribbon for added effect and I haven't experienced any problems with it going through the post at all.

 

The ribbon is a lovely idea and seems to match the wax color perfectly. It adds a regal air of some sort.

 

Has anyone tried to make their own sealing wax? I am curious to try it, but don't want to be poisoned by toxic fumes from melting down plastic!

[Edgar Allan Bo]

The Postoffice (and the letter-sorting-machines) never had a problem with any of my wax sealed envelopes (flexible wax)...

But now I don't seal the envelope, I just seal the letter and put them in an envelope... i had a very nice signet (20 mm) but I

sold it again... now i'm looking for something new...

 

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[Writer44]

Just caught sight of that Maker's Mark sealing wax. To think I've consumed GALLONS of that fine bourbon and they've never given me such a handsome gift. I need to inquire!

[Songwind]

Hair removal using a small furry animal? I don't even want to know.....

 

I thought she meant removing seals from the stocks.