Sealing wax looks interesting and attractive, now it is used as a seal of the master, for decorating envelopes, scrapbooking, etc. If you are a fan of needlework, then you would probably like to have your own seal that you can use as your sign. We have found for you a master class on creating a wax seal at home. This master class is more suitable for already experienced craftswomen who know how to work with material and tools.
Do-it-yourself wax seal
Printing from wax, resin or sealing wax is a great decor that can be used for scrapbooking, decoupage, and many other types of needlework. To create it you will need:
- piece of wooden stick for printing;
- wood burning device;
- thin sharp knife or stationery;
- printout;
- sandpaper;
- linseed oil;
- pencil.
To create a seal, a wooden stick for a shovel, mop, and so on, such can be purchased at a regular hardware store or a hardware store. Choose a stick of the diameter that suits you.
Seal Creation
So, how to make a wax seal at home? Saw off a piece from the stick, about 5-6 cm long. Focus on your hand, measure such a segment that will be convenient to use. Sand it well on all sides. Carefully treat the one that will have the seal itself.
Make a printout with a simple print image that fits the diameter. Cut it out in a circle, then use a thin knife to cut through the design, making a stencil out of the printout.
Mirrorly attach the pattern to the surface of the future print, so that the print will have the correct impression - from right to left. Paint over the cut holes with a pencil, do it carefully. To prevent the stencil from crawling, you can fix it with a small piece of tape.
Next, do the burning. Heat up the wood burner, try to burn the image at the same depth so that the print is even and clear.
Process the finished print with drying oil or other special moisture-resistant impregnation for wood. Thoroughly wipe the place with a rag and leave to dry for a day, otherwise it will stain your hands. Here's how to make a wax seal at homeconditions. You can safely use it in a day.
Test drive
Now you can try the finished print. Take wax, sealing wax or other material suitable for printing (we will discuss alternative printing materials below), spread it with a candle or a lighter, drip in the place where you want to place the seal. Give the material a couple of seconds to set. Dip the print in regular oil, blot the excess with a napkin. Press it evenly and firmly against the material and leave to dry completely.
When it hardens, carefully remove the seal. If you are afraid to damage it, then swing the signet a little so that it lags behind a little inside. Lifting, you will get a neat, beautiful hand-made print. Wax seal, made at home, is ready.
Imitation
It is worth saying that wax seal is already a common combination of words, because now any seal made not only from sealing wax, but also from other alternative materials that perfectly cope with the task assigned to them is called so. Scrapbooking enthusiasts shared their findings and ideas with us. How to make a seal indistinguishable from wax from improvised material? If you are interested, then let's quickly see how to make a wax seal at home from simple materials that needlework lovers probably lay around.
Hot glue printing
If you are into scrapbooking, then you will definitely have a glue gun and a couple of rods. An excellent material for simulating do-it-yourself wax printing at home. Let's try.
Take the finished seal, you can also use various stamps, coins and buttons. Turn on the glue gun and warm it up, drip the glue of the size you need on the place where you want to print. Do not be stingy, the print should be thick. Allow 20-30 seconds to set.
Attach a stamp, coin or seal, let dry. After removing the coin, the print can be painted with acrylic paints or from a spray can. You can also use colored glue sticks.
Printing with wax crayons
And here is another way to make a wax seal at home. Wax pencils are weaker than sealing wax, but they are an excellent alternative and much better than glue, because they do not need to be painted.
Remove the wrapper from the wax pencil and insert it into the gun. You can also melt it with a lighter or candle, but a glue gun will make it much neater. One disadvantage of this method is that the gun will not be suitable for glue, but it can continue to be used for wax.
After making a small drop in the right place, let the wax harden a bit. Also attach any stamp. When dry, you will have a great print.
You can melt an ordinary colored candle in the same way.
Printing from modeling mass
Another material that can be used to create a cool print is modeling clay. All you need is to roll out a small, even pancake from the mass, attach a stamp or a coin, pressing it down well. And then bake in the oven according to the instructions on the package with the mass. The print is strong and durable. It is perfect for decorating various products.
It's so easy to create a really interesting element for decoration. Create with pleasure!
