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Why can't wax be given away casually?

Because of this simple and cheap production process, private seals, which were originally enjoyed only by bishops, monarchs or royal spokespersons, can be used in ordinary temples, guilds and folk.

Wax seal is a substance made of turpentine, paraffin wax and pigment, which will melt with a little heating and be sticky. It is used to seal bottles, letters, etc. Sealing envelopes with wax (alias sealing wax, sealing wax, sealing wax, sealing paint, sealing wax, sealing wax stamp, in English, sealing wax, sealing wax or sealing wax Huaming label) began to rise around16th century.

Used by nobles or rich people, it can also be used to seal important documents or make seals for sealed containers. Now it is mainly used for decorative purposes, such as scrapbooks, decorative certificates and sealed envelopes, greeting cards and invitations. And its previous function was mainly to ensure that the contents in the envelope were safe.

Waxes are usually in the form of wax sticks (traditional waxes), but some are waxes with cores and wax particles. When necessary, cut the wax stick into small pieces and put it in a small spoon. After heating and melting, pour it into the required envelope mouth and seal it.