Hey there, I'm Betsy Goodman. I'm a wax seal and lettering artist and subscription box owner. I'm obsessed with all things ...

After the seal hardened, it was almost impossible to open the letter secretly because the wax would break. A wax jack was kept on a desk near other writing necessities: pen, ink, blotter and sander.

First, the wax is chosen, whether it be from a bead, stick, or glue gun. If multiple colors are used, they sometimes they're arrange them in a certain way to achieve a specific look.

An old-school wax seal (closure) on a bottle can be intimidating -- even for experienced wine professionals. Very few bottlers still use a wax seal and of the few that do, many have converted to ...