Will wax seals fall off in the mail?

With ARTISAIRE sealing wax, you can feel confident about sending mail with wax seals. Our flexible sealing wax formula gives you durable wax seals, that won't break or fall off when mailed.

Will my wax seals break in the mail?

But, how do you send wax seals safely through the post system? All our sealing wax is designed to be flexible and not crack or break when sent through the mail. That being said, there are some important things to consider when sending wax sealed envelopes. Let's explore how to ensure that your seals arrive safely!

Can you mail wax seals USPS?

Yes, you can mail letters with wax seals through the United States Postal Service (USPS). The post office says wax can be used to seal parcels as long as the seal is “sufficient to allow detection of tampering.”

Does wax seal Add 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.

How much does a wax seal Add to postage?

2. Expect to use more postage on your wedding invitations than you think you need. Wax seal? Add 21 cents.

How to Mail Wax Sealed Envelopes

Can you mail wax?

The United States Postal Service Policy for delivering dabs, wax, or any form of marijuana can best be described in two words. You can't. The U.S. government classifies marijuana as a Schedule I narcotic. That puts it in the same category as heroin, LSD, and psychedelic mushrooms.

How do you mail a wax seal on a wedding invitation?

Traditional wax-on-paper seals should be sturdy enough to send through the mail, but if you're concerned about the seals getting damaged, you have two options: use outer envelopes to protect the seals before mailing, or ask your local post office about hand-sorting (also known as hand-canceling) the mail.

Can you reuse wax seals?

CAN I REUSE A DEFECTIVE WAX SEAL? Yes, ALB´s premium sealing waxes can be re melted to make a new seal without loosing its properties. Carefully remove the wax seal and melt it again by placing it in your Wax melting pot.

Can USPS open my package?

4. Can Postal Inspectors open mail if they feel it may contain something illegal? First-Class letters and parcels are protected against search and seizure under the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution, and, as such, cannot be opened without a search warrant.

Does USPS check your packages?

Each post office employee is specifically trained to notice packages that are out of place or look odd. They also have specialized technology in some facilities that sniffs out explosives or chemicals that are inside mail.

Does USPS check packages for drugs?

Postal inspectors can screen packages to check for drugs like marijuana and other substances. Some people may attempt to send drugs through the mail because they believe the Fourth Amendment protects them from having their packages searched.

What does blue wax seal mean?

Blue seals were commonly associated with romance and passion, very strong feelings for one another. The stronger the blue used, the stronger the feelings being conveyed.

Is wax seal non machinable?

Keep in mind, even if your wax seal is on the inside of your mailing envelope, it is still non-machinable. USPS is basically looking for anything that makes your envelope “bulge” and preventing it from running through the machine.

Is all mail Xrayed?

Some of the mail that is sent through the United States Postal Service will pass through an X-Ray machine. There are no specific guidelines as to what may or may not be x-rayed, though mail sent to or through larger cities is likely to pass through an X-Ray machine.

What makes a package suspicious USPS?

Items of unusual weight relative to their size, or that are lopsided or oddly shaped. Items which are sealed with excessive amounts of tape. An item containing a postmark which does not match the return address or bears an excessive amount of postage. Mailpiece is leaking an unknown powdery substance.

How do you ship something discreetly?

Think brown cardboard boxes, single-color paper, and labels that don't discuss what's inside. It's also possible to use unmarked postal service boxes, especially flat-rate boxes, to conceal the contents. These are smart because you also get expedited options without raising any eyebrows.

Can USPS ask what's in my package?

When you bring your mail to the post office, employees will ask if there are any liquids, flammable, or hazardous material inside the package. It's your responsibility to make sure anything you mail complies with what's allowed. Each local post office has an area where non-mailable items are detained.

What do Postal Inspectors investigate?

Postal Inspectors investigate any crime with a nexus to the mail. These crimes include mail theft, mail fraud, financial fraud, identity theft, robberies and burglaries of postal facilities, assaults and threats on postal employees, investigations of dangerous and prohibited mails, narcotics, cybercrime and much more.

How do you know if USPS seizes your package?

Once the postal inspector receives the suspected mail, they will attempt to contact the sender or recipient and, if unsuccessful, scan it as “seized by law enforcement.” The scan is visible in the Postal Service's tracking system to the sender and recipient as well as postal personnel.

Can you use candles for wax seals?

You can use candle sealing wax, glue gun sealing wax, and wax beads with this method. (Just remove any wicks from the melted wax). Faux wax is not recommended for use in melting pots. Useful for both large and small projects.