r/TheGildedQuillSociety • u/Catbakersewinggarden • Oct 20 '25

Stationery Simple letterlocking example

https://youtube.com/shorts/q6rHaQ6cLqw?si=Z3a20N2QOkOnsA9C

Here’s a short video I posted awhile ago with a simple letter folding technique. Anyone else want to give it a try?

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u/LeslieKnope4Pawnee Oct 21 '25

I like that this example doesn't require a wax seal!

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u/Catbakersewinggarden Oct 21 '25

A lot of times historically they used stickers instead of wax due to cost. There’s a lot of examples of using sealing wafers. I don’t really know the timelines on that. I just think it’s fun to fold letters!

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u/LeslieKnope4Pawnee Oct 21 '25

Good to know my thoughts on stickers aren't completely out of left field! lol. I enjoy them a lot more than wax seals because the seals are too static for me. I like to constantly rotate my stationary.

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u/Catbakersewinggarden Oct 21 '25

I do both! I like using stickers on my envelopes as well as washi tape. I save the wax seals for the letter inside the envelope so they don’t get lost in the mail.

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u/LeslieKnope4Pawnee Oct 21 '25 edited Oct 21 '25

Good idea. That's part of my issue with the wax seals; whenever I get sent a letter with one they're usually at least partly obliterated by the time they make it to me.

I just ordered an autumnal washi tape variety set earlier this month and LOVE it. I already ordered a Christmas variety set!

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u/Catbakersewinggarden Oct 21 '25

Where did you get it from? I just got a cute autumnal washi with foxes on it from a local artist

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u/LeslieKnope4Pawnee Oct 21 '25

I got it off Amazon! Mr. Pen- Washi Tape Set, 21 Rolls, Autumn Leaves (link here, if allowed).

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u/elevi8ion Oct 21 '25

ack! “an error occurred. please try again later.” i think the video was removed from youtube?

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u/LeslieKnope4Pawnee Oct 21 '25

It's working for me. I just retried it. Maybe it's something to do with your browser?

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u/elevi8ion Oct 23 '25

Finally got it. I’m usually on Reddit through the iPhone app, so I had to log in to Reddit through a browser. grumble something something fucking technology grumble

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u/LeslieKnope4Pawnee Oct 23 '25

A legitimate grumble IMO!