Glue guns are fuss-free and don’t require the use of an open flame, making them safer. You have more control over how much wax to use — simply “point and shoot.”

In our pursuit to create the best we've sourced the highest quality, local materials for our products. Whichever method you use, making wax seals for your wedding stationery is a fun experience and makes your cards and invitations stand out. For all your personalised wedding stationery needs, The Paperbox has you covered. Explore our collection of First thing to note is that the wax in this video is at perfect temperature. We see far too many instances of people heating the wax until it reaches boiling point! With a low-temp glue gun you avoid creating unnecessary bubbles and burnt patches. The lists below are not exhaustive of all our products and materials and may be subject to change. ProductsThis video by @elisaannecalligraphy serves as a great little tutorial for anybody wishing to use the Glue Gun sealing method. Melting spoons are handy if you only need to create a few wax seals. However, this method is simply too slow for larger projects.

Traditional wax seals add a beautiful and individual touch to wedding invitations, making each piece of stationery unique. At The Paperbox, we offer a wide range ofCombining colours to create a marbled effect with your seals is also easier with a spoon. You get to see how the colours come together before pouring the wax. They’re just cool to use. There’s something about making seals for your invitations the traditional way that makes the experience more memorable.

Just add the wax to the gun. In a few moments, the wax should be ready to use (you’ll know it’s ready when you can easily squeeze the trigger). Squeeze the wax onto the desired location; press the stamp onto the wax and allow to dry for a few seconds.wax melting spoon, designed for melting wax, to create one to two seals. It also has a lip for ease of pouring. As you’re likely to leave a little more wax than needed with a spoon, you can create a more organic edge on your seal after stamping. Get Your Very Own

Emboss the wax with the stamp and allow the stamp to rest for a few seconds before gently pulling off. Set the temperature to low and allow a couple of minutes for the glue gun to heat up. Rest the glue gun on a mat or sheet of foil to protect surfaces from dripping wax. That being said, if any of our customers happen to have made a complete hash job of their stamps then don't despair! We understand that things don't always go to plan, so if you get in touch with us we'll try our best to help and offer a replacement if necessary.Alternatively, you can use this transition to create some fun mixed colours if you plan which shades to use in advance!