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Sealing Wax Comparison Table 

Q. What is the difference between all the waxes you sell?

A. We offer both Traditional and Modern Sealing Waxes: Each type has specific properties, shapes and formulations and their applications can vary. We have created the following table to make it easier for you to select the ttype of wax you need for your project. 
Sealing Wax TypeProduct HighlightsBonding & Mailing QualityUse this wax forHow to melt this waxImpressions per stick
Approximate Cost per impression ( wax only-not including stamp)
Flexible Sealing Wax with a wick
4" stick
Type: Modern Sealing Wax
Satin Finish
Deep rich colors
Freely forming edges
Excellent Price Points		Excellent bonding
completely mailable and flexible
can be used on outer envelopes
All Sealing Projects
Light wick & drip
 
Average 12
$0.15 cents
King Size 5.5" Traditional Sealing Wax sticks with a wick 
 
Type: Traditional Hand Made
Handmade
Authentic style wax
High glossiness
Deep rich colors
Freely forming edges

Medium Bonding with added flex agent- Hand canceling recommended
All Decorative Sealing
or with added protective envelope during mailing process
Light wick & dripAverage 25
$0.15 cents
Glue Gun Sealing Wax-4" stick
 
Type: Modern Sealing Wax
 
Fast and easy
Great for volume jobs
Easy  cleanup-no flame
Excellent price
Can be made ahead of time and applied later


Excellent bonding
Totally flexible and mailable		All Sealing Projects including wine bottles
Not recommended for single  stick applications
Insert in Standard 3/4" glue gun (NOT Mini gun)-Min. of 2 sticks needed to melt at a time
Average 12
$0.15 cents
Original Formula Bank of England Wickless Sealing Wax
 
Type: Traditional -Hand Made
Authentic original Banker's  wax formula
High glossiness & great color
Freely formed edges
Deep rich impressions


For decorative purposes

wax is breakable upon tampering
Specialty Projects-not suitable for mailing
Long thin sticks can either be broken into pieces and melted in a  melting pot , then  spooned onto your project OR melted over a flame to make individual impressionsAverage 20
$0.22 cents
Wax Beads or Grains
 
Type: Modern Sealing Wax
Satin finish
Deep rich colors
Freely formed edges
Easy clean-up-no flame
Excellent bonding
completely mailable and flexible
can be used on outer envelopes
All Sealing Projects

 Melt in a small spoon  over a flame  burner for casual sealing

Melt in a melting pot for larger volume jobs
Average 40 per 2ozs.
$0.14 cents
Ready Made Self Adhesive Wax Seals
 
 
Type: Modern Sealing Wax
Easiest of all.
we do it for you!

Great color range plus highlighting offered

Excellent bonding
completely mailable and flexible
can be used on outer envelopes		All Sealing ProjectsReady to apply with strong Self Adhesive  label on the back
no melting required
N/A$0.72-0.90 cents

 
Q.: What type of  Sealing Wax should I use?

Answer:THE SHORT VERSION:

  • Use Traditional King size Sealing wax or Banker's Wax if a high gloss authentic look is important to you and it is for decorative purposes-not mailing
  • Use Flexible Sealing Wax if you want a satin finish and absolute assurance that the wax will not break during the mailing process
  • Use Glue Gun Sealing Wax if you are making lots of impressions and want an easy-to-use wax that is completely flexible and mailable
  • Use Glue Gun or Flexible Wax if you want the most economical Sealing Wax
  • Use Banker's Wax only if you want breakable wax




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