... is a material which, after melting, quickly hardens (to paper, parchment, ribbons and wire, and other ... that is difficult to separate without noticeable tampering.Sealing wax is available in the form of sticks, sometimes with ... not ignited or blackened), or the granules heated in a spoon, normally using a flame, and ... then placed where required, usually on the flap of an envelope. While the wax is still ...