How much does it cost to mail a letter with a wax seal?
A7, 2oz envelope w/ a wax seal: 92 cents If your envelope is 1oz and MORE than ¼ of an inch thick you will also be required to add an additional 21 cents in that instance. Below are some things to consider and understand when you are mailing your wedding invitations through the US Postal Service.
Can you mail a wax sealed letter?
Placing a wax seal on the outer of an envelope is generally safe for mailing. There is a slight chance for scuffing to be caused by modern sorting machines, however this will affect less than 1 in a 100 envelopes sent.
Does a wax seal cost more postage?
Please remember that adding the weight of a wax seal to your mailed item may increase the postage required for mailing. If in doubt, take a completed item to your postal office for a postage quote. If you opt to have items hand cancelled, your postal office may charge a fee for this service.
Will a wax seal make it through the mail?
See, the only thing that prevents your wax seals to go through mail is the machine they use to process and cancel the postage. That machine can get stuck when the envelope has a wax seal and it could not only damage your envelope and seal but also the machine.
Can I use a regular candle for sealing wax?
It may be possible to use regular candle wax, by the way, but because it lacks resin, candle wax will not stick as well on the paper, nor hold up to much handling. It’s not recommended. Traditional and flexible waxes typically come in stick form, with or without a built-in wick.
What can you use instead of sealing wax?
Instead of proper sealing wax I’ve substituted a red crayon. You could also try a candle, but a crayon has more pigment to give you a deeper colour. For my DIY Wax Seal Stamp solution, I dug around in my vintage button jar until I found a couple of buttons with suitable designs.
How do you mail with a wax seal?
The outer envelope is also a wonderful option if you are mailing wax seals. Stick the wax seal on the inner envelope and place it inside the outer—which will then protect the wax, prevent it from being caught by the lip of the edge, and create a smooth transition from invitation to wax and back again.