sealing wax
Signet ring's partner
Sealing wax is a resinous material that softens when heated and hardens when cooled, traditionally used to seal envelopes and documents.
A blob of melted wax would be pressed with a signet ring or stamp to leave an identifying impression, serving as both closure and authentication.
The practice is now mostly ceremonial or decorative: She sealed the invitation with red sealing wax.
Viscous plant secretion
- shellacResinous wood coating
- pigmentColor-imparting material
- rosinSolidified conifer sap
- turpentinePine-resin solvent
paraffin · tallow · vermilion · crimson · wick · melting · glue gun · spoon
Folded paper enclosure
- letterWritten symbol or message
- stationeryCorrespondence writing materials
- parchmentTreated hide for manuscripts
- calligraphyOrnamental handwriting art
penmanship · missive · epistle · postage · postmark · dispatch · communique · inkwell
Engraved personal seal
- stampMark-making device
- crestHighest point or tuft
- monogramInterlaced personal initials
- emblemRepresentational sign or device
impression · matrix · ring · pendant · fob · heraldry · coat of arms · motto
Written or electronic file
- notaryDocument authentication official
- certificateFormal written attestation
- deedWritten property conveyance
- treatyBinding pact between nations
charter · diploma · warrant · affidavit · contract · ratification · validation · official
Old valued collectible
- VictorianOf a prim era
- medievalOf the Middle Ages
- RenaissanceEuropean cultural reawakening
- scriptoriumMonastery manuscript workshop
archive · quill pen · candlelight · desk set · secretaire · nostalgic · heirloom · vintage
Ceremony installing a sovereign
- royalOf monarchs
- chancellorSenior administrative official
- diplomacyNegotiation between nations
- sovereignSupreme in power
decree · proclamation · edict · papal · court · nobility · investiture · knighthood
Recreational leisure activity
- scrapbookingCreating decorated keepsake albums
- journalingRegular personal writing practice
- wedding invitationNotice requesting ceremony attendance
- decorativeServing to beautify
handmade · artisan · DIY · embellishment · ornamental · creative · workshop · kit
resin
Viscous plant secretion
turpentine · paraffin · tallow · vermilion · crimson · wick · melting · glue gun · spoon · flame
envelope
Folded paper enclosure
- letterWritten symbol or message
- stationeryCorrespondence writing materials
- parchmentTreated hide for manuscripts
calligraphy · penmanship · missive · epistle · postage · postmark · dispatch · communique · inkwell · quill
signet
Engraved personal seal
emblem · impression · matrix · ring · pendant · fob · heraldry · coat of arms · motto · initial
document
Written or electronic file
- notaryDocument authentication official
- certificateFormal written attestation
- deedWritten property conveyance
treaty · charter · diploma · warrant · affidavit · contract · ratification · validation · official · witness
antique
Old valued collectible
- VictorianOf a prim era
- medievalOf the Middle Ages
- RenaissanceEuropean cultural reawakening
scriptorium · archive · quill pen · candlelight · desk set · secretaire · nostalgic · heirloom · vintage · collector
coronation
Ceremony installing a sovereign
- royalOf monarchs
- chancellorSenior administrative official
- diplomacyNegotiation between nations
sovereign · decree · proclamation · edict · papal · court · nobility · investiture · knighthood · commission
hobby
Recreational leisure activity
- scrapbookingCreating decorated keepsake albums
- journalingRegular personal writing practice
- wedding invitationNotice requesting ceremony attendance
decorative · handmade · artisan · DIY · embellishment · ornamental · creative · workshop · kit · supplies
- Colonial AmericaGeorge Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Ben Franklin, Benjamin Franklin, Declaration of Independence
- gift wrapgift bag, gift box, gift tags, tissue, bows
- mail suppliesenvelope, letter, stamp, postcard, stationery
- vintage officetypewriter, adding machine, mimeograph, dictaphone, Rolodex
- Waxparaffin, carnauba, spermaceti, candle making, cerumen
- writing toolspen, pencil, ballpoint pens, fountain pens, gel pens
sealing waxdigital signature
Encrypted verification of sender
email encryption · adhesive tape · packing tape · velcro · password protection
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