Keep experimenting... and have a fire extinguisher handy.
Am I the only one that, on occasion the dripping wax isn't just melted but actively flaming? I was a relatively rare novelty till I was trying to seal a letter (while in a drive thru) and it turned into a pool of burning wax sitting on the envelope. When the seal touched it, it stuck fast. This was the last time I sealed one while not completely stationary.
So many fun experiences.
Who knew "fire-fighting skills" were a pre-requisite for letter writing?
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ThriveToScribe (April 25th, 2014)
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tiffanyhenschel (April 25th, 2014)
WOW. What a thrill to receive such a letter. I'd love one!
To continue to diminish the place of the handwritten in our lives is to diminish, in a small but real way, our humanity. Philip Hensher
Dunno ergo sum
No. This happens if I try to heat the wax a little with a lighter and not just rely on the wick (I find with just the wick, it takes longer and the wax dries and my seal is SUPER chunky and will more likely not make it to its destination). I do want to know more about your wax seal experience in a DRIVE THRU? HAHA! You live dangerously, my friend. I like it.
That is a GORGEOUS letter. I am not lazy when it comes to packaging (I try to make envelopes look pretty and inviting), but now I want to challenge myself to step up my game. Challenge accepted.
Welcome. Not only does it seem like you will fit right in here, I thought I might have already sent you something. It wasn't till I couldn't find your folder to add a note to comment on the drive thru incident in the next reply that I realized I hadn't.
In lieu of a letter, I will add a little more detail here.
I had written a letter at work but left my wax and seal in my truck. On lunch, while waiting in a (not so moving) line to order, I thought (clearly not enough) that I could seal it up while waiting. Then I could just toss it into a drive up mail box, without having to stop anywhere else. I did fix the seal and mail it off.
You can get a lot done waiting in lines in general or drive thru's specifically. Reading, Knitting, Cross Stitching, ...
I too have sent a scorched letter or two.... good to know I am not alone
Cw
Being as unstockery as possible. I did glance at your profile, to see if I had missed your ‘mail me stuff’ post. It was a pleasant surprise to see your collection of interests.
You can ‘waggle your eyebrows’ all you want but I don’t think I would get very far if I tried that with my postal person (at least nowhere good, interesting, just not good).
If you want an introduction letter from me, an address is needed. You can pm me of course.
If instead you wanted to make the first volley, I would recommend taking a stroll through my profile. Upon reaching the end, my address shall be revealed.
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