Wax seals?

aerinpegadrak

Is there a type of wax that can go through the machines at the post office, or is it pretty much a no-go across the board?  FI loves the idea of wax and I picked up a nice stamp that I'd like to use to seal the invitations, but I don't want to have to pay extra if they're non-machineable.

Or can someone recommend where I can find embossable sticker seals that I can use the same stamp on (in silver or gold)?

Vegas_2010_Bride

I've heard you need to have the wax seals hand-canceled because the seal makes it bumpy and make sure the item with the seal is inside another envelope in case it detatches. Also, I've found that some people have said that you would need to pay extra postage because of the seals; not sure if it's because of the texture it creates or the extra weight.

The most flexible wax I heard of out there was the faux sealing wax and they make sticks that you can fit right into your glue gun. Use the low temp for a richer seal that is easier to control and the high temperature for a thinner seal that comes out quicker.
Here are some sites I've found that carry the waxes and stamps:
nostalgicimpressions.com
seasons-creations.com
letterseals.com

Lastly, if you're still interested the Highlighting Ink (embossing pad) highlights the recessed areas of the seal and also acts as a releasing agent while the Seal Gliding Paste (powder) highlights the raised areas of the seal.

HTH

aerinpegadrak

Thanks!  That helps a lot.  I think I may try to emboss some flat seals for the invites.  Maybe I can do a wax seal on the programs to fancy them up and get more mileage out of our stamp.

lornamac22

I just sent my invites with a wax seal on the back on the envelope and it added an extra 20 cents per invite in postage.

cutypie953

I mailed ny STDs with a wax seal and they went through fine, I did not have to pay extra postage.  I agree with PPs, try it on one and not on another.  Take them both the the post office, get the price to mail each and see if there is a difference.  If its worth the price to you, go for it!  We are!!