How to Make Perfectly Round Wax Seals - 5 Tips

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While I'm a lover of the raw/organic edge to my wax seals, there's something oddly satisfying about a perfectly round wax seal-and it's the ideal wax seal style for a modern or minimal aesthetic. If you've struggled to capture that perfectly round wax seal, look no further! With these 5 tips, you'll be creating round wax seals like a pro in no time at all!
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@artisanne10 Год назад

I loved this. I'm brand, brand new to wax sealing - as in I've literally just bought a starter kit this week. I'd love to perfect the perfect circle! Thank you for the tips.

@DriedMoss Год назад

My Daughter bought me a wax seal kit from Samyo, and gave it to me for Christmas. I am just now getting around to using it. I practiced on a few things: Wood, Paper, and Metal. The first few attempts my wax was running away from me, which had me laughing after the second run and confusion, when I found I had been working on an unlevel surface. It's level now. I really appreciate the time you took to make and share these pieces of content to help others work toward perfecting their ideal seals (

@katrinacrouch Год назад

Oh! Sounds like you are on the right track and finding your way with wax seals already! They definitely take a little getting used to, hah! Let me know if you have any specific questions ❤️

@vee35233 Год назад

This is super helpful and very, very beautiful! Thank you for the super tips!

@katrinacrouch Год назад

Oh I’m so glad it was helpful! Thank you for taking the time to leave your encouragement, Veronica!

@lupebutterfly9161 2 года назад

I prefer a not too perfect seal as it's more vintage like :)

@katrinacrouch 2 года назад

Me too!! But we seem to be in the minority, haha!

@nikkihoffman2891 Год назад

I agree! An irregular edge gives it authenticity!

@studentaccount345 Год назад

People paid attention to detail back then, too!

@mc4803 2 года назад

I’m so glad Jenna Rainey recommended your channel. I love watercolor , seals and scrapbooking. Love 💕 from Mexico 🇲🇽

@katrinacrouch 2 года назад

Yes! I am so honored to be included-and thankful that we can be friends now because of it ☺️☺️☺️

@iluvmyboba Год назад

Thanks for the taking the time to make this video. I'm new to this and I wanted to know how to do it correctly. You've shown me that.

@katrinacrouch Год назад

So glad it was helpful!! Thank you for the feedback and encouragement-it means a lot to me 🥰

@crystalthomashKC 2 года назад

Just started using wax seals for junk journaling. This was very helpful. Thank you. New follower.

@katrinacrouch 2 года назад

Yay! I’m so glad you found it helpful!! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or run into any trouble

@anitadavidson1266 2 года назад

Thanks so much for these tips, I found them all very useful.

@katrinacrouch 2 года назад

Oh wonderful! I’m so glad you enjoyed it and found it helpful!

@joyjoyjoyfolie Год назад

This was so great!! My mom and I did wax sealing in the 70’s for our Christmas cards and then when I got married in the early 90’s I did for my invites as well!! I’m excited to try with a glue gun!! I’m looking forward to cking out the rest of your channel!!

@katrinacrouch Год назад

The glue gun method is a game changer! You can get so much more done, though there’s something so classic about the spoon (it just takes way longer)

@lindapullan6937 7 месяцев назад

Excellent tips, thank you. You have earned yourself another subscriber.

@katrinacrouch 7 месяцев назад

So glad to have you, Linda!! ❤️

@TertiaryButyl 4 месяца назад

Super helpful and informative, thank you!

@katrinacrouch 4 месяца назад

So glad it was helpful! Let me know if you have any specific Qs ❤️

@ameliacruz9422 2 года назад

Amazing explanation! Thanks!

@katrinacrouch 2 года назад

My pleasure! Let me know if you have any Qs

@bethjeans3780 Год назад

Thank you again! You definitely are the wax seal guru! 🏆

@katrinacrouch Год назад

You are so sweet! I do love working with wax seals and have made lots of mistakes to learn from, hahaha

@bethjeans3780 Год назад

@@katrinacrouch Edit: the humble wax seal guru! 😄

@WoodlandPoetry 2 года назад

Thank you. This was all great advice! I haven't tried my 3D stamp yet, so I am glad I saw this first.

@katrinacrouch 2 года назад

Oh I love 3D stamps! You’ll love it-they’re extra fun. If you are new to wax seals, this video has some of my very favorite tips: m.ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-WCWlThQTJs0.html

@WoodlandPoetry 2 года назад

@@katrinacrouch Thank you - I had watched it before but forgotten a couple of the tips. Your videos really cover everything. Thanks so much!

@gennifershafer5714 2 года назад

Just bought a wax seal kit, I'm glad I found your video first! Thanks for the tutorial 💚 happy stamping!

@katrinacrouch 2 года назад

So glad it was helpful! I recommend watching this video too as you explore (short vid with my very favorite tips): m.ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-WCWlThQTJs0.html Feel free to reach out if you have any questions!

@rosalieburke783 2 года назад

A great help. Thank you so much

@katrinacrouch 2 года назад

So glad you found it helpful! Thank you for the encouragement!

@ireneharrison7630 Год назад

Thank you for your tips, I am new to using wax seals and waiting for my order to arrive.

@katrinacrouch Год назад

I think you'll love it! Let me know if you have any questions when your kit arrives :)

@rachelanneadventures 8 месяцев назад

Very helpful

@katrinacrouch 8 месяцев назад

Oh I’m so glad! Thank you for the feedback ❤️

@deboraokuma1376 2 года назад

I love it !!

@katrinacrouch 2 года назад

Thank you! I’m so glad you enjoyed it

@warzoneshenanigans1251 Год назад

Awesome tutorial. Straightforward, thorough, and helped me tremendously with wax stamping our wedding invite envelopes. Thank you!

@katrinacrouch Год назад

Oh wonderful! Thank you for the feedback and encouragement-that was exactly my goal and I’m so thankful that this video was helpful

@donnam5891 Год назад

Thank, great info

@katrinacrouch Год назад

Glad it was helpful! Let me know if you have any questions!

@summertime11413 Год назад

Love this .... Thanks so much! Bless you.🙏🏾👍🏾🇬🇧UK

@katrinacrouch Год назад

Oh yay! So glad it was helpful! Thank you for taking the time to encourage me ❤️

@eu_jana_costa 10 месяцев назад

Just found out about wax seal, and i'm true in love with it. I am from Brazil, here is very expensive, so i'm going to buy from China, hope they have good stuff Thanks for the tips, i'm already following you, and will watch more videos

@katrinacrouch 10 месяцев назад

Yay! I’m so excited for you-wax seals are addicting and such a fun hobby ❤️

@andredemers69 2 года назад

Wow! complete information, thanks! ;-) Dominique

@katrinacrouch 2 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it and I hope it helps you!

@michelebergermann8378 11 месяцев назад

Thank you for this information! I love your wax spoon! Where can I get one??

@katrinacrouch 11 месяцев назад

It’s so good! You can find it here: bit.ly/3u7l9NG

@jeannieherrera7888 4 месяца назад

Thank you for your tips. Just started this new craft and my seals are too big or bubbles. This video helped me to know what to do. Thank you forvsharing.❤

@katrinacrouch 4 месяца назад

So glad it was helpful!! Yeah those bubbles are tricky! But you’ll get the hang of it ❤️ let me know if you have any specific Qs

@jeffreysnethen9586 Год назад

good advice, especially about the temperature, most of my stamps are 2" to 3" inch diameter so I have to use a single burner on low to heat up that amount of wax & keep the seal on top a bag of ice. to hot can really mess up the stamp as well as the seal.

@katrinacrouch Год назад

I have not used a 2 or 3” seal before but I would love to some day

@jeffreysnethen9586 Год назад

@@katrinacrouch they are a little tricky at first, just keep your temps low like you were already saying and lay the stamp on ice bag, the are really cool to do, I have many custom seals, one almost 4 inch.

@hazelmarshall Год назад

Love these videos. Looking at making my daughters wedding invitations. How many seals would you get from 1 wax stick.

@katrinacrouch Год назад

If you’re using a standard 1” stamper, I would estimate 6 sticks to get about 50 wax seals. BUT. It depends on the brand and size of the stamper. Artisaire has a handy calculator on on the listing pages for their wax (just scroll down a little) that can help take the guess work out for you ❤️

@karenroberts9218 2 года назад

Love your video, making wax seals and can’t seem to stop getting ripples in the seal? Can you please help, been trying poor slower, wax cooler, hotter etc. thank you.

@katrinacrouch 2 года назад

Pour super close to the surface! Like, have the glue gun/spoon be almost “in” the wax itself. The higher the pour, the more ripples it creates because the wax is cooling at different times

@user-by4ff9ye9d 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for the help! Would like to get a spoon like you have to work with; one that has two loop handles, brass? Where would i find one of those?

@katrinacrouch 6 месяцев назад

Yes! I love mine-I haven’t been able to find another like it. Here’s a link (also in description): bit.ly/3u7l9NG

@filippocomerio9006 2 года назад

Hello love your videos, I was wondering if you could suggest a good website were to buy cards and letters with many different colours, like the ones you use

@katrinacrouch 2 года назад

Hello! I have used “Cards and Pockets” a lot in the past. They have a wholesale account too which can be helpful if you’re selling. A simple google search should help you find a paper mill if you need something local to you.

@rodrigofigueiredo8349 5 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for all those amazing tips to make our wax seals perfectly round, specially when using wax seals gun! I’d never realised before that we can turn off the gun from time to time, even if I choose to switch to low temperature. Brilliant! But one doubt is still in my mind. What should be the technique when we’re making square, oval, or even more complex shaped stamps seals? I loooove your approach! ❤ Love from Brasil.

@katrinacrouch 5 месяцев назад

Oh I’m so glad this was helpful! For ovals, you pour similar but you slowly pull your pouring device down a little bit until you form an elongated “puddle”. It takes a bit of trial and error because it isn’t as exact but pretty quick to master ❤️ Squares: unless you have a wax seal “border” (I have a video on these coming soon), you will always have a slightly irregular look because you are mixing geometric and organic shapes-which I think is part of the charm of square stampers! You can try a slow “zig-zag” style pour to get more of a square edge (but then you get the ripples in your wax, which I personally dislike), or you can pour a slightly bigger circle and enjoy the thinner edges at the corners that highlight the unique qualities of your stamper

@lora9664 2 года назад

Jenna Rainey recommended your channel today in her video. Can’t wait to see your stuff.

@katrinacrouch 2 года назад

Oh my! Thank you so much for telling me or I wouldn’t have seen the shoutout/thanked her! I’m so honored to be included in her list

@crystalnitz8225 4 месяца назад

I’ve heard you mention your own designs in brass stamps. Have you done a video about that process? I am also an artist and would love to create some original 3-D brass stamps. Grateful for any help you can give!

@katrinacrouch 4 месяца назад

I make my designs through Artisaire! I’ve been working with them as an official partner for several years, though I used them for clients before then. They are not currently making new 3D stampers (only current designs) though I’m hoping to talk them into creating more here soon! Hah If they open that back up, I’ll make a dedicated video for you ❤️ here’s hoping!

@iheartnavyblue006 Год назад

Very nice tutorial! Are you by chance from mid Michigan? Enjoyed your slight accent 😊

@katrinacrouch Год назад

Yes I’m from the Midwest! Haha, glad you enjoyed the tutorial ☺️

@celestewiles84 5 месяцев назад

What is your opinion on the electric wax melting pot? Your very informative but so far I haven't seen anything on the electric pot. Thank you

@katrinacrouch 5 месяцев назад

Hi! I haven’t personally used one and don’t personally recommend anything I haven’t used. Also, those are designed for candle wax-unless you are talking about something I’m not familiar with-which would be difficult to clean and not very easy to pour small amounts accurately with sealing wax.

@destuber8909 Год назад

I am a newbie here would love to start doing some wax seals. Where can these be purchased. I know that Hobby lobby sells them but I feel like they might be on the cheaper side and not create a beautiful project like I’m seeing you make. Any guidance would be great.

@katrinacrouch Год назад

I prefer to use Artisaire. I have used them for years (even before we worked together) and really haven’t found a wax that is of higher quality! artisaire.com/?rfsn=6672964.29c0074

@deliacumoletti2564 2 года назад

Tfs I must be putting to much wax melts in my spoon or my flame is getting it to hot I just have to practice some more

@katrinacrouch 2 года назад

Both are very common mistakes! It takes a little trial and error to get to know your spoon, stamper and wax

@ivethfranco5230 2 года назад

I would love to get a custom stamp, where do I go for this?!

@katrinacrouch 2 года назад

You can work directly with Artisaire or with an artist! I’m not currently offering custom designs but my friend at PaperOcelot.com is!

@gerardjagroo Год назад

Is it possible to add scent to a seal? For example by adding a few drops of scented oil in the spoon?

@katrinacrouch Год назад

Could be fun to experiment with! I definitely wouldn’t add more than one drop or you will definitely begin to compromise the integrity of the wax

@gerardjagroo Год назад

@@katrinacrouch Agreed, also they could always scent the wax when they're making it

@justinej2331 2 года назад

Hello, what is the grey mat you use that the wax easily pulls off of ?

@katrinacrouch 2 года назад

It’s a silicone mat! You can probably find some on Amazon but I purchased this one through my friend (she has some fantastic stamper designs too!): paperocelot.com/collections/waxsealaccessories/products/stamper-mat

@lupebutterfly9161 2 года назад

Or you can just use a baking mat, you can get it anywhere!

@dollylipomi8410 Год назад

When I see paint the seal gold to show image, what would you use

@katrinacrouch Год назад

Acrylic paint or rub’n’buff ☺️

@Saaranya_Singh Год назад

Can I use a normal spoon to melt and pour my wax beads?

@katrinacrouch Год назад

Yes!

@Elvyngrath 8 месяцев назад

@katrinacrouch I didn't know what I was doing when I purchased my wax and I have a lot of beautiful wax sticks with the wick. Every time I use them the wax sort of chars just before it drips. It ends up discoloring the wax in an unpleasant way. Do you have any sort of advice for troubleshooting this?

@katrinacrouch 8 месяцев назад

Ugh, I’m so sorry, darling. The best thing to do is to keep the flame slightly pointed up. This way it doesn’t burn the wax. It’s a little harder to aim the wax this way but you will get the hang of it. Let me know if that helps or if you run into another problem. I’ll try to make a tutorial for this style of wax soon that will show more details!!

@Elvyngrath 8 месяцев назад

@@katrinacrouch I will try that. Thank you

@milenalanka6509 2 года назад

Is there a beginner set?

@katrinacrouch 2 года назад

Yes! Artisaire has a kit and you can choose from any of their designs (some of which I shared in this video!) artisaire.com/products/makers-kit

@DinksDinersArtbox 2 года назад

I hate to sound dense, but if you're using a silicone mat, ( is this for practice?) how would you attatch the piece to a letter?

@katrinacrouch 2 года назад

Understandable question! I answer it in many of my other videos, but there are a few ways to use them! I get professional grade adhesive stickers and then place them directly on the envelope, but you can also place down a small dot of wax on your envelope and then place the finished seal down on top ☺

@katrinacrouch 2 года назад

Current favorite stickers: artisaire.com/products/adhesive-backings-50-pack

@jenniferwilson7559 Год назад

Couple of quick questions- any brands of wax and stamps or wax seal stamp kits you recommend over others? How do you adhere prepared stamps? I've never had success with glue guns- using glue or otherwise lol I'm sure its user error any glue gun recommendations for wax stamping?

@megancheang7858 9 месяцев назад

My wax seals have bubbles but not so noticeable as seen in the video. They are smaller and not so noticeable. I admit my wax spoon can get too close the flame, but the bubbles form while the wax is still melting. I suppose bubbles are welcome if you have a mermaid stamp When it comes time to check if the wax seal is hard, I usually use the waiting time to clean the wax spoon, then I check the edges of the stamp to see if it is hard before lifting the stamp.

@katrinacrouch 9 месяцев назад

All great tips and insight! Thank you for sharing ❤️

@IsabelleRuestPublic Год назад

It seem more easier when we put directly wax on plastic surface than paper.

@katrinacrouch Год назад

Maybe you feel that way because paper is more “permanent”? Less of a likelihood that you can do it over if you mess up? Practice helps a lot-you’ll be full of confidence in no time ❤️

@IsabelleRuestPublic Год назад

@@katrinacrouch The principal issue is the wax make waves on my papers supports. With a plastic surface, the seal is flat.

@snowbeauty9597 2 года назад

Wowww 💗 I was waiting for your wax seals videos, they are lovely and loved this video too 🥀... I also started following you on Instagram, plz do reply and check it ☺️...

@katrinacrouch 2 года назад

Thank you darling! Yes, I’m never too far from another wax seal video! Hahaha, I have another one that I’m dreaming about that should come out soon

@snowbeauty9597 2 года назад

@@katrinacrouch sureee ☺️