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Using a glue gun for wax stamping is a fun and efficient way to be creative and add a personalised touch to your stationery. Glue gun stamping is perfect if you're stamping more than one seal at a time, as it's much faster than using a candle & spoon. We definitely recommend this method for batch wax stamping such as wedding or event invitations. A glue gun also allows more control of the wax, making it easier to achieve a perfect seal.

Wax seal stickers offer a convenient and modern take on the ancient art of wax sealing. Whether you've bought wax seal stickers or created them yourself with a traditional wax stamp, using self-adhesive wax seals is incredibly easy. Follow our simple 3-step guide to learn how to make the perfect wax seal sticker.

One of our most frequently asked questions is how to get sealing wax off the melting spoon once you've finished using it. Thankfully, there's an easy and quick solution and the only thing you'll need is a paper towel! Follow these 3 quick steps to keep your spoon in the best condition for making your unique wax seals.

At Heirloom Seals, we are just a little obsessed with all things wax! We're well aware that this is a whole new world for some though which is why we're breaking down the various types of sealing wax you can choose from to create beautiful wax seals with your custom wax stamps. 

Whether you're using an embosser for wedding stationery, business cards or gift making, taking proper care of your personalised embosser helps ensure you can create beautiful impressions for years to come. Follow our step-by-step guide with pictures to learn the best way to disassemble and store an embosser for safe keeping.

Larger rubber stamps often end up too big to press down on a regular ink pad. In this quick step-by-step guide, we will show you how to ink an oversized rubber stamp with a raised bed ink pad to ensure that you achieve a crisp and detailed impression on your stationery, cards, gift tags and more.

Beaded wax is one of the more traditional wax types but surprisingly easy to use. We love this particular type of wax for the creative freedom that it gives - it's perfect for wedding and party invitations, cards, envelopes, gifts and even scrapbooking. This simple step-by-step guide shows you how to use wax beads to create beautiful and unique wax seals.

Embosser orientation refers to the side from which an embosser will make an impression on the page. At Heirloom Seals, we custom design our embossers so that you can choose the perfect direction for your project. To choose the correct orientation for you, take a moment to think about how you plan to use your custom embosser and which materials you're likely to use.

 

It's an industry secret that keeping rubber stamps clean is actually the key to making a perfect impression every time but ssshh - don't them that we told you! Follow our easy step-by-step guide to learn how to clean your rubber stamps and see the results for yourself.

Our heirloom embossers are an easy and efficient way to add an elegant and tactile touch to your paper. Whether you're embossing foil stickers, wedding invitations, personal stationery or envelopes, an embosser adds the the perfect personalised impression. If you've never used an embosser before, it can seem a bit daunting to figure out. But don't panic, they are easy and fun to use, and once you know how you'll be embossing everything in sight!

While using your heirloom rubber stamp is far from difficult, we have a few tips and tricks to help you make the perfect impression without smudges, stains and frustration. Our deeply engraved rubber stamps are the perfect way to create delicately detailed and beautifully unique impressions. They are super versatile, use them to uniquely personalise wedding stationery, menus, wedding favours, napkins and more.

 

Our preferred method of stamping in the studio, the quickest way to create multiple wax seals at once is to use a glue gun. You can stamp, peel the dried wax seal directly off the silicone mat, add an adhesive sticker and use it on whatever surface you prefer. So there's no pressure of wasting that nice envelope by accidentally messing up your stamping!

'Suki', meaning love, is a stunningly romantic script 'Save the Date' design. Featuring asymmetric vines of blooming cherry blossoms, lovers names and wedding day details are showcased in an exquisite script style. A beautiful addition to our 'Sakura' Cherry Blossom collection.

'Petal Pink' is the epitome of feminine elegance and Spring-time floral abundance. A single letter script monogram in is encased in a bountiful blooming wreath of cherry blossoms. This design feels light and airy but is plentiful in its delicate detailing and elegant aesthetic.

Featuring a single vine of softly draping cherry blossom petals, ‘Pink Pearl’ is utterly romantic and exquisitely detailed. This delicate hand-illustrated blossom is a stunning design from our ‘Sakura’ Cherry Blossom collection. Beautifully suited to a romantic Spring wedding, this versatile design is the perfect way to add some delicate floral finishing touches to your elegant wedding stationery suite.

This elegant 'Cherish' cherry blossom design beautifully combines romantic personalisation with feminine floral embellishments. Lovers initials, elegantly lettered in script writing are enveloped on either side by beautifully abundant cherry blossom blooms. This versatile monogram design is an exquisite addition to our 'Sakura' Cherry Blossom collection.

'Cherri', a romantic 'Save the Date' design features delicately detailed cherry blossom vines creeping up a sweet oval that encases timelessly elegant serif font initials. Lovers names and wedding day details are displayed below in an exquisite calligraphy script style. This utterly romantic 'Save the Date' design is the perfect fine art finishing touch for envelopes, invitations and more.

'Pink Lace' is the ultimate celebration of the cherry blossom season. Featuring a contemporary twist, an abundance of blooming cherry blossom petals spill across this timeless round wax seal stamp, creating the illusion of being immersed in bountiful cherry blossom tree. Pink Lace is the perfect accompaniment for any Spring-time wedding, adding a delicate, fine art floral touch to wedding stationery, detailing and more.

‘Ichika’, a beautiful Japanese name meaning “one thousand flowers”, is the inspiration behind this romantic cherry blossom monogram design. It features a stunning circular vine of beautifully blooming Cherry Blossoms surrounding elegant serif font initials. This monogram is the ultimate celebration of cherry blossoms and it is sure to create the most exquisite cherry blossom detailing to your Spring wedding invitations, on the day stationery and more.

‘Emika’, a Japanese name meaning ‘blossom’, is beautifully suited to this romantic cherry blossom monogram design. Featuring elegant script lettering, adorned with a vine of blooming cherry blossoms, she is an exquisite choice for adding romantically personalised fine art detailing to your wedding invitations, on the day stationery and more!