I have long been a sucker for wax stamps. I even had a sealing wax kit as a kid that I bought at a Hallmark store at the mall.

What I always was my own wax seal, but it always seemed impossible. Then I saw a video from Skill Tree that was not only very easy, but also looked not bad for as simple as it is.

I showed it to the 11yo, and she had two questions: was I going to make it, and could she have one.

So I took my shot at it. It’s just some brass garden hose parts and some leather. Unlike the dude on the channel, I used the CNC to engrave my daughter’s initials.

It was the first time I tried to engraving brass. I learned some things about the cnc. It cut through the metal pretty easily, but I hadn’t thought about the relationship between width and depth. It’s obvious if you think about it, but I just hadn’t.

The next one I make is going to be more intricate. More like a coat of arms or something.

https://youtu.be/hvVZgTdmK4g

#maker #waxseals

This is what the little furnace looks like @timelordiroh , the spoon rests in the circle in the middle. I do the whole thing on a ceramic coaster, silicone matting would also work, just need something with some heat resistance

#waxseals #stationery

Someone say wax seals?

@redbanjer @marcvolovic @backtoanalog

#stationery #waxseals #FountainPens #letters

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Fun with wax seals
#LetterWriting #WaxSeals

Blue is to a #FountainPen friend and paired with the Pelikan Golden Lapis ink in the envelope.

Gold is to my #Stationery gift exchange recipient.