You need a “bone folder” to make those folds crisp.

@HemingwayJones

10 күн бұрын

Thanks!

Hello HJ! Really fascinated by this video! Can't get enough of this kind of stuff. It's also fascinating that pre-made envelopes didn't show up until around 1840 and you had to cut them out yourself! Even when they became pre-cut a few years later, it was still "assemble yourself". Endlessly interesting!

@HemingwayJones

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much! I have a template for cutting envelopes. I should show that sometime soon.

We used to do something similar when passing notes in middle school. 😊

@HemingwayJones

24 күн бұрын

Love that!

One more facet of communication from a kinder and gentler age, assuming life without Charmin or pizza delivery is kind and gentle. Hindsight is always best if you squint a little. Life was classy, if not easy. Nice video. Life, stationery, and penmanship. That covers the basics.

@HemingwayJones

Ай бұрын

Thanks for being here!

Hello HJ. Very much enjoyed this video. I just love old world traditions. Sometimes I think I was born 100 years too late. Great job. Keep them coming my friend.

@HemingwayJones

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks so much for watching.

@sleepawkeen

Ай бұрын

richardzak2140, be of good hope...the gentle and genteel practices will return, and much sooner if we practice them. Not the hoop skirts, though. Nope, not those. nor the corsets. Just fountain pens and sitting at the secretary by the window and meandering with my eyes as I select the perfect ink . . . being careful not to bump my cup of morning tea. Thank you for suggesting old world traditions (with central heating and plumbing, very likely).

Please remember to press like

@HemingwayJones

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

This is the first I’ve heard of letterlocking. So interesting. I’ll have to try it. Thanks for the heads up.

@HemingwayJones

29 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Some fun stuff here! A lot of pen pals don't like the fancy folds, especially if they file letters. But they're lots of fun for special occasions. I've just sent my mother a letter with a fun leaf fold. My graduating senior students (who give me an announcement) get a personal handwritten letter folded in one of several folds including the leaf fold, the hexagon fold, and what I call an epistolary fold: you showed that fold as one of your first examples. Couple a fun ink, a fun pen, and a fun fold, and you have a memorable letter! And you had some fun extras in this video. I like the one that has to be cut open!

@HemingwayJones

Ай бұрын

Thanks very much, My Friend! I always love to hear from you!

The postal service may ask additional postage for the uneven thickness of a beautiful wax seal. They're less forgiving than in times past. ! We'll need a super sharp edge on the knife, paper is tough! Thanks for the video!

@HemingwayJones

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Sent sealed locked letter with cross writing to a good friend. Used different ink on the cross so she could read the puzzle.

@HemingwayJones

19 күн бұрын

Wonderful!

I'd not seen the envelope fold before. Thank you!

@HemingwayJones

Ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

I really enjoyed this video. I’ve watched 3 times. Because of this video, I’ve sent two locked letters to friendpals. And watched another dozen locked letter videos. You could say I’m hooked!

@HemingwayJones

10 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! I hope you enjoyed it. I am certain that you will be excellent at this. Thanks for watching and all the best!

I don’t write letters my handwriting is terrible (always improving). I love wax sealed letters and the art of calligraphy, and now I have a fountain pen addiction that will likely never end. Love the channel keep up the good fight 🖤🖋️🕯️🌔

@HemingwayJones

Ай бұрын

Thanks Bruce for the encouraging words! I’m glad you are here.

My new favorite video!

@HemingwayJones

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much! You are too kind.

I’ve been using wax seals since the 90’s! It’s my trademark of intimacy!

@lizdelisle1912

Ай бұрын

I didn’t know that this is called letter locking! Without a wax seal, this is how I deliver my rent! A hand written note with payment folded!😸No envelope !

@HemingwayJones

Ай бұрын

Very nice!

This was terrific ... I loved it when you discussed/showed some of these on a previous video but the walkthrough is even better. Here's my vote for a "Level 2" follow-up. Also, would love to see images of old examples. (Im sure I can find myself, but more fun if you add your touch.) Thank you.

@HemingwayJones

Ай бұрын

I’m glad you enjoyed them. Thank you! There was one old example in there, I believe. It’s tough finding license free images of any type.

@sleepawkeen

Ай бұрын

@@HemingwayJones ooops! "License free"? I found some fascinating examples and histories, but glad I didn't post here if that would cause a problem. Please educate me. Thank you.

You would benefit from using a whale bone to make your paper creases. So much neater and easier.

I like the Regency fold with a wax seal - ideal for presenting proposals to wealth management clients - it could become a USP rather than an email containing a PDF.

@HemingwayJones

Ай бұрын

Excellent Idea!

@sleepawkeen

Ай бұрын

I'm wondering at your use of "wealth management" rather than other labels. I'm seeing many 'bank' signs become 'wealth management' locations and I hear that the rainbow currency is a real thing. Changes, more changes, every day.

Love the Barry Lindon music, though it always makes me a bit sad

@HemingwayJones

Ай бұрын

“Sarabande,” I’ve always loved it. It’s a bit wistful, yet resolute. Thanks!

Thank you so much for sharing this interesting and lovely bit of history, Hemingway!!! I'm really happy to have learned about these techniques! You always have something so worthwhile to offer us ☺️ All of it is very much appreciated. You are starting to feel like a long - time, treasured friend. Thank you. See you further on up the road 🍃✨

@HemingwayJones

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching and for being here!

Very interesting! This reminds me of some fun stationery I used to have years ago that was one sturdy foldable sheet ... pre-printed on one side with beautiful art and lines on the other side for addressing, stamp and return address. They were fun and seemed easier somehow than addressing a separate envelope. I think thru closed either a seal but I can't remember.

@HemingwayJones

23 күн бұрын

That sounds amazing! Thanks so much for watching! I am always happy to see you here.

"S" Hemingway Jones is a Victorian Superman :D

@HemingwayJones

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Thanks for watching!

Loved learning this technique! I'm not safe enough with sharp objects, to use method 3, but will definitely try the first 2

@HemingwayJones

Ай бұрын

That is definitely a concern! Thanks for watching.

Splendid! I will try each one. Wish me luck!

@HemingwayJones

19 күн бұрын

All the best! Have fun with it.

Beautifully done! I've always wanted to try to make my open envelope s.

@HemingwayJones

22 күн бұрын

Wonderful! Good luck with it. If I can pull it off, you can.

So much fun! Thanks, HJ and AJ! 😊

@HemingwayJones

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

This was great. Can't wait to try it. Thanks.

@HemingwayJones

29 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Such a nice work of craftsmanship!

@HemingwayJones

Ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

This is a great video HJ I will give letter locking a try. Thanks for your time and skill.

@HemingwayJones

Ай бұрын

Thank you for watching.

Wonderful video topic! Thank you for the hard work of putting this together.

@HemingwayJones

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!

I really enjoyed this video! I'm going to give letter locking a try.

@HemingwayJones

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I am so glad.

I send out locket letters every now and then and they are always well recived. Of course I like the more intricate folds the best but realise the more folds the harder to read so don't endulge in them too often, and not together with a light ink. It's good to plan for the fold before writing to have enough margin for holes and for where the wax seal goes. Using string or paper to lock is probably easier for the recipient if they aren't familiar with letterlocking.

@HemingwayJones

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching!

@sleepawkeen

Ай бұрын

I'm curious. When you send the letters do the recipients know how to open them so that the letters are read-able?

@mariaborgvall7350

Ай бұрын

@@sleepawkeen I put the wax seal where there is no text on the other side of the paper and trust their problem solving abilities

Wonderful video!

@HemingwayJones

20 күн бұрын

Thank you very much!

Cool stuff! Thanks, HJ.

@HemingwayJones

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

Excellent video, thank you HJ.

@HemingwayJones

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

Cool!

@HemingwayJones

Ай бұрын

Thanks very much!

HJ, Great lesson of ancient art. Your research was fantastic and the video as well. There are tons of other letter-locking techniques that you can also use. Maybe a Part 2? Keep learning and keep imparting great wisdom and skills.

@HemingwayJones

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, My Friend!

Another way to make letter writing just that much more fun! 💌

@HemingwayJones

Ай бұрын

So true!

Very interesting for a writer and artist. How does the USPS handle envelopes with wax seals? This is new and fascinating to me.

@HemingwayJones

26 күн бұрын

The post doesn’t like them at all. I always put them inside another envelope. Thanks so much for watching.

Are you using your first initial or last name initial?

@HemingwayJones

Ай бұрын

TJS are my initials.

Very cool! I used to have a sealing wax set when I was a mere teen with a French penpal, but I can’t find it. I need to get a new set!

Funstuff! They would of course used both sides of the paper and then crossed! But that was so cool. Awesome video.

@HemingwayJones

Ай бұрын

That would be fun too!

First: As a former heavy-equipment mech, I believe in the adage, "Keep it simple," so I believe the first example is the easiest, and therefore the best. Second: Instead of using your fingers to to press the folds, you should use either a burnishing tool, or a good substitute such as the cap-end of a Sharpie to make the folds in the paper crisp. Thanks for the demonstrations.

@HemingwayJones

29 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Purchase a bone folder to make your creases crisp. Saves all this rubbing over and over on your creases, getting skin oils all over your paper, making them grubby and wearing your paper. And careful as you say you are, you NEVER cut paper with a blade or an awl in your hands. Use a cutting mat on a table, no exceptions.

Always setting new trends. Very cool.

@HemingwayJones

29 күн бұрын

Thanks very much! I try!

Love your show. Is it advisable to use permanent ink in a fountain pen? Thanks/

@HemingwayJones

3 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! That’s very kind of you! As for permanent ink, you sure can! Then you know that it cannot be washed away or altered. I do sometimes, but mostly use water soluble because I often get it on my hands and don’t want to turn into a Smurf! But there is a nice feeling knowing that which you write is adamantine. Take care!

Sadly, letters with real wax seals ...when mailed via USPS must pass during their journey up to 3 different automated mechanical machines that electronically read the zip codes scan the envelope. Wax seals often jam the machine, and rip the letter apart. The post office throws out these letters ( and are quite agitated at all of this....unappreciative of any attempt at crafting a beautiful letter) I discoved this when only a percentage of the letters I labored over reached their destination. The use of machinery to move the mail pretty much kills the use of wax seals. Even popping the letter in a padded pouch may not work....if the seal inside is a brittle wax.

@HemingwayJones

29 күн бұрын

J Herbin is supple! This is why I advise putting them in other envelopes. Thanks!

@Hemingway Jones Does this work with two pieces of paper if you need your letter to be a little longer? How will this work with customs if you put a scarf or a necklace inside? Thank you so much for these techniques! I love this! Fantastique! I'm going to use my bone folder for my creases because I am the worst at making folds! Lisa

@mariaborgvall7350

Ай бұрын

I have made folds with more than one paper. Depends on the thickness of the paper and the fold how many pages you can do. Many letters of that time were written on much bigger pages so two pages of today's standard pretty much equates to one fold and you just do one lesd. Hope that makes sense. I've folded up to four pages in a lock. Some folds can work as envelopes or parcels so you put additional pages inside. Or little trinkets like a teabag or stamps. Or mini-cookies like I did one time lol

@craft-o-matic399

Ай бұрын

@@mariaborgvall7350 Thank you very much for all your feedback and suggestions! Wonderful! What about sending them internationally?

@craft-o-matic399

Ай бұрын

@@mariaborgvall7350 Probably just to pages on A5 Iroful loose sheet paper.

@mariaborgvall7350

Ай бұрын

@@craft-o-matic399 I only send International, from Sweden. Since our regulations on size and weight are generous (unlike our rate fee - or like it depending on your point of view... ) I don't need to add any extra postage for bulk. I often add a postcard between the wax seal and envelope to minimise the risk of the envelope tearing when it shoots through the sorting mashines. In many countries you need to add postage for bulk or because it might need hand sorting

@craft-o-matic399

Ай бұрын

@@mariaborgvall7350 Wow! Thank you! What an excellent suggestion! Lisa

I often put a wax seal on my penpal envelopes. I had thought of putting one on the letter itself once but thought that would cause a problem for the person opening it. There's not really a good way to open the letter without just tearing it then.

@mariaborgvall7350

Ай бұрын

Old seals were brittle so you would break it to open. But those waxes wouldn't survive our postal service so waxes are bendable and instead tear the paper. Takes planing so you don't have text where the reciver might tear it. An alternative is to lock with string or a piece of paper

Greetings from Northern California its great to text u

I did too Debby. How do I get it back?

@blktauna

Ай бұрын

you have to refresh the page

Such a lovely thing to receive. I must admit. I do love me a beautiful package. 😜😜

@HemingwayJones

Ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

Lost the chat

No chat tonight?😢

@HemingwayJones

Ай бұрын

There was a chat. I put it up as a premiere.

@lizpilgrim1

Ай бұрын

@HemingwayJones I tuned in a bit late (lost track of the time swatching all my Watermsn inks), but the video started from the beginning. I couldn't see the chat for some reason. I will be rewatching the video. I want to try all the methods you demonstrated. I have to buy a seal and wax. I have been meaning to buy for ages, anyway, so now I will. Thanks so much! I really love this video!

@HemingwayJones

29 күн бұрын

So sorry.