Unlock the Art of Correspondence with Bortoletti Wax Sealing Essentials

provincialmills
Nov 1
3 min read

Receiving a handwritten letter sealed with wax is a rare treat! The charm and nostalgia of such a letter create an emotional connection that digital messages often lack. Bortoletti Sealing Wax offers a unique way to elevate your correspondence into a valuable keepsake. These essentials not only enhance the beauty of your letters but also ensure your messages leave a memorable impression.

Bortoletti Fonderia Artistica, based in Venice, Italy, blends ancient bronze casting techniques with a love for the art of writing. Their products are not just tools; they are masterpieces that enhance both the sending and receiving of letters.

Italian Artistry: Bortoletti’s craftsmanship embodies Italy's artistic heritage, featuring meticulous design and attention to detail. Choose between handcrafted seals, handles and waxes that will bring your letters to life.
Superior Sealing Wax: Bortoletti Seal Sealing Wax delivers exceptional quality with strong, easy to use wax essential for important documents. Available in a range of colors; your correspondence can be both beautiful and memorable.
Elegant Tools: The right tools are crucial for mastering wax sealing, and Bortoletti offers high-quality tools to enhance your sealing experience.

The Essential Bortoletti Toolkit: Stamps, Wax, and Heaters

The Wax Stamp: Each Bortoletti wax stamp is a work of art, featuring detailed designs that add a personal touch. For example, the 'Lily' stamp brings a sense of elegance, perfect for romantic letters or wedding invitations.
The Wax Seal Handle: Handle styles that enhance the stamping process include cast bronze, Venetian glass, and simple wood. Crafted from premium materials, it complements the elegance of the wax stamps while ensuring durability.
The Sealing Wax: This high-quality wax ensures that your seals look stunning while remaining durable, even after postal journeys of hundreds of miles. We do recommend placing the wax sealed envelope into another envelope prior to mailing to prevent damage while being run through USPS machines**.
The Wax Heater: Designed for consistent results, the wax heater melts the wax evenly, allowing you to create professional-quality seals effortlessly.
The Highlighting Cream: This special cream adds a finishing touch to your wax seals, enhancing their appearance with a subtle sheen. It brings out the intricate details of the design and adds a luxurious feel to your correspondence.

Seal Sealing Wax examples with seal and handle

How to Use It: Crafting the Perfect Wax Seal

Creating a perfect wax seal with Bortoletti's products is simpler than you might think. Follow these steps for professional results:

Heat: Place the sealing wax next to the flame of the wax heater, until it begins to melt. This happens in a matter of seconds.
Drip: Carefully drip the melted wax onto your desired area until you have a pool of wax.
Press: Immediately press your wax stamp into the wax, ensuring even contact for a clear impression. Hold it for about 10 seconds.
Reveal: Gently lift the stamp to unveil your beautiful seal, and admire your handiwork!
Make it Better: Use Bortoletti Highlighting Cream to bring out the details.

Watch as our daughter demonstrates at last years Colorado Pen Show!

What and When to Use Your Bortoletti Wax Seal

Don't limit your wax seals to envelopes! Here are some ideas for using Bortoletti wax seals creatively in your life:

Elevate Importance

Wedding & Event Invitations: Adding a wax seal to your invitations can increase their perceived value. In fact, invitations with unique touches may be more likely to be retained.
Formal Events: Use wax seals to signify importance for anniversaries or milestone birthdays.

Ensure Authenticity

Ceremonial and High Status Documents: Wax seals are often used to add to the significance and looks of documents such as acadamic parchments and major awards.
Professional Correspondence: Use wax seals in business letters to highlight your professionalism and attention to detail.

Personalize Gifts

Gift Wrapping: Adding a wax seal to wrapped gifts makes them feel more special and thoughtful.
Tags and Cards: Enhance birthday gifts or holiday packages with a unique touch, showing extra effort was put into the gift.