Sealing Wax
La Societe Herbin, Maitre Cirier a Paris, was established in 1670.
Generations of remarkable people, from Louis XIV to Coco Chanel, have used this traditional sealing wax, and it is well known around the world as one of the highest quality sealing waxes ever made.
M. Herbin was a sailor, and from his many journeys to India he brought back to Paris formulas for manufacturing sealing wax. His special lacquer formula improved the quality of the seals in adhesion and neatness, helping him to become famous throughout the kingdom.
Then as today, sealing wax was used for documents and correspondence, but also in decoration and bottling. Herbin has supplied Chanel from its beginning with wax used for finishing touches on their perfume bottles.
Official (or Traditional) Wax
Sealing wax sold in the traditional presentation of 10 sticks of one color.
- Sticks are 8 ¾ x 3/8 x ½”
- 16 colors (see chart above)
- Wax can be broken
- Makes 20 seals per stick
Plain colors Ref H310
Metallic colors Ref H311
Supple Wax
This sealing wax does not crack, chip or break. Supple wax can be cut, so it is often used on bottles. Letters and cards with supple wax seals can be sent through the mail if the letter is hand-canceled.
- Sticks are 3 3/8 x 3/8 x 3/8”
- 10 colors
- Each stick produces 7 seals
- Sold in packs of 4 sticks per color
Ref H331
Herbin sealing waxes take razor-sharp impressions and hold their sharpness through the years.
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Supple wax seals that have gone through the U.S. mail
Scented Supple Wax
- 2 colors, blue with lavender fragrance /10 and rose with rose fragrance /60
Ref H341
Pearlescent Supple Wax
Decorative wax for weddings, announcements & invitations. Gives seals striking pearlescent effects.
- Sticks are 3 3/8 x 3/8 x 3/8”
- 5 lustrous colors
- Makes 7 seals per stick
- Sold in packs of 4 sticks per color
Ref H330
Kings’ Wax with Wick
Royal documents were usually sealed with this wax.
- Wax with wick for easy use
- Sticks are 4 ¾ x 5/8 x 3/8”
- 6 plain and metallic colors
- Sticks are packed 5 in blister
- Makes 10 seals per stick
Ref H322
Glue Gun Sealing Wax Sticks
Ideal for embellishments and decorative accents on greeting cards, invitations, scrap booking, glass, wood, plastic and more.
- Recommended for standard low-heat glue guns
- Sticks are 4 ¾”
- 10 bright colors - White /01, Gold /04, Silver /05, Black /09, Light Blue /11, Dark Blue /19, Red /20,
Cherry /24, Burgundy /26, and Dark Green /30 - Sold in packs of 6 of one color
- 5 seals per stick
Ref H358
Pearlescent Glue Gun Sealing Wax
- Recommended for standard low-heat glue guns
- Sticks are 4 ¾”
- 7 colors
- Sold in packs of 6 of one color
- 5 seals per stick
Ref H359/
Brass Seals
Herbin's seals are made in two separate parts: a 4" varnished wood handle and a screw-on 17/18" (d) solid brass seal. The seal design is made to stay sharp through repeated use. We offer three series of seals: 23 contemporary symbols; and 26 letters each of the Illuminated and Script Old Style alphabets.
| Letters - Illuminated | Ref H400/ |
| Letters - Script Old Style | Ref H403/ |
| Symbols | Ref H404/ |
Varnished Wood Handle
Ink Pads for Seals
Powdered ink allows for a deeper contrast in the design.
- Packed in a see-thru pack
- Silver or gold
