We are over half-way through InCoWriMo 2018, so I thought I’d share some correspondence fun provided to me by the lovely Executive Pens Direct…
This Original Crown Mill Silver Line Correspondence Set in White & Fuchsia is perfect for sending short letters to friends and penpals. Founded in Brussels in 1870, Original Crown Mill has a proud history of providing top-notch writing paper. The correspondence cards are a high quality 280gsm A6 white laid card with a fuschia border. The paper has a lightly ribbed texture and takes fountain pen ink with ease. The envelopes are C6 in size and use matching white laid paper with a fuchsia lining. The box contains 25 correspondence cards and 25 matching envelopes.
This correspondence set definitely adds a touch of class to letters and it’s such a bonus that the paper copes very well with fountain pen ink as 99% of my correspondence is written with a fountain pen of some sort.
I like to make sure my envelopes are sealed effectively, so I usually apply some decorative washi tape. However, the Original Crown Mill Silver Line Correspondence Set deserves something a little more upmarket and the Calligraphy Wax Bead Set gives me a wonderful way to ensure my letters are sealed… a decorative wax seal! This set contains seal, a seal spoon, 2 jars of sealing wax beads (in gold and silver) and a candle.
It’s simple to use but fun!
- Light the candle.
- Pop some wax beads in the spoon (I used 3 beads).
- Hold the spoon over the flame until the wax has melted.
- Pour the melted wax into a pool on the envelope.
- Put the seal into the pool of wax and wait a few seconds (I count to 10).
- Remove seal.
That’s it!
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You get one seal in this kit, but other seals (with all kinds of images, logos and initials) and seal waxes are available. I definitely intend on buying more seals and some different colours of seal wax soon. Seal wax is also available in sticks, but I prefer these wax beads as I know exactly how much to use.
I hope everyone who is taking part in InCoWriMo 2018 is having fun. I certainly am, although I’m slightly behind on my correspondence.
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Please note: The above sets were supplied by Executive Pens Direct in return for an honest review.
8 Comments
Emma Farley
That calligraphy set is stunning!
Kelly
I’ve thought about you several times this month, wondering how your correspondence was going.
I love your wax/seal set! I use to use wax on my envelopes quite often. I bet I still have some sticks (I’ve never seen anything like your bead set before) somewhere, along with my seals. Thanks for the reminder – I’ll have to look for them!
Jaz
I’m so intrigued by wax seals and calligraphy, it makes receiving a letter so special! Your first attempt was really good too Nikki!
Jaz
xoxo
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Lady Fi
What a lovely seal!
Jo
I think the correspondence set is beautiful, I do love nice stationery, and the wax seal is so much fun. I think I may have to look into getting one of those sets.
Anca
I love that calligraphy set. It must have been fun to use.
CherryPie
The stationary looks delightful. It is a long time since a sent a written letter.
Kel
That calligraphy set is wonderful! I love the way a wax seal on a letter makes it feel really important! Though I don’t think my handwriting is nice enough to justify such beautiful stationary!