wax sealing
Letter closure method
Wax sealing is the practice of securing or decorating documents and envelopes with melted wax impressed with a stamp or signet.
Historically, wax seals authenticated letters and prevented tampering—a broken seal meant someone had opened it.
Today wax sealing survives mainly as decorative craft for invitations, stationery, and gifts: She learned wax sealing for her wedding invitations.
- stampMark-making device
- envelopeFolded paper enclosure
- letterWritten symbol or message
- love letterWritten romantic declaration
- signetEngraved personal seal
crest · family crest · coat of arms · monogram · drip · flame · candle · melting point · melt · impression · emboss · parchment · correspondence · vintage · old fashioned · crimson · ribbon · invitation
- mummificationembalming, linen bandages, wrapping, evisceration, canopic jars
- sealingcaulking, capping, corking, plugging, lidding
- wax craftscandle making, encaustic, waxwork, candle dipping, beeswax candles
- paper craftsorigami, paper folding, paper cutting, kirigami, quilling
- preservationpreserve, preservatives, preservative, canning, freezing
wax sealingadhesive tape
Strip with tacky backing
digital signature · peel-and-stick · heat sealing · velcro closure · screw cap
wax sealingemail attachment
File sent with message
digital communication · text message · email · peel-and-stick · instant messaging
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