How Many Wax Beads Do You Need Per Seal?

Start with your project goal

Choose the moment first: an invitation that travels through the mail, a gift box handed across the table, or a batch of parcels leaving a small business studio. The right wax color, stamp size, and tool setup all follow from that use case.

A wax seal should feel ceremonial, but the workflow can still be simple and repeatable.

Recommended supplies

• Use 2–3 wax beads for a standard 25mm stamp.
• Pre-chill the stamp head for crisper batch impressions.
• Keep envelopes unsealed until you test postage thickness.