Wax Creations Like in Caesar’s Time

Creative Sealing Made Easy!

A small drop of wax with great impact: Whether Senate decree or love letter – in Ancient Rome, almost everything was sealed.
Today, sealing wax makes for exciting lessons, creative DIY ideas, and authentic reenactment experiences.

This category seals more than letters – it connects history with creativity.

  • Versatile use: from classroom to invitation card
  • Roman-inspired: sealing accessories for meaningful projects
Wachs und siegel für jede Gelegenheit | Der Römer Shop

On the trail of Roman seals

When Roman scribes wanted to make sure that what they had written remained unread, they not only sealed the wax tablet(s) with a string, but also affixed a seal to it. They used so-called seal capsules for this purpose.

To each his own personal seal capsule

In the Roman Shop we have reconstructed common bronze sealing capsules - also with enamel inserts - which date back to the Roman imperial period (1st - 4th century AD). The lid of the Roman sealing capsule was moulded from an original and the body was added. These types of seal boxes were widespread, as several examples have survived.

Sealing with the sealing capsule

The Roman wax tablet was tied crosswise with a string like a small package. The cords were then pulled through the holes in the sealing capsule and knotted inside the capsule. It can be assumed that seal rings or gem rings were used to seal into the soft wax and the capsule was then closed with the lid over it. In some original capsules, the sealing wax has even survived to this day!

When opening the wax tablet, the Roman sealing capsule had to be opened and the wax seal broken. Latin. "cera turbata est".

Sealing wax of the Romans - easy and quick to apply a seal!

And now you also need wax to create the ancient seal yourself with sealing wax. For this purpose, sealing wax sticks are available in the Roman Shop. The wax sticks are simply heated until they begin to drip. The rest is easy! Collect the wax drops on the area to be sealed and press on the sealing stamp!

By the way ...

... wax seals were still in use in the Middle Ages for documents and legal transactions of all kinds! The popes as well as Roman-German emperors and subordinate sealers distinguished themselves by coloured wax seals:

Red wax: emperors or kings (who could also confer the right on other princes, basically only in the case of "sovereigns" under state law).

Green wax: applied to monasteries and convents.

White wax: for free imperial cities.

Black wax was reserved for the Patriarch of Jerusalem and the Grand Master of the ecclesiastical orders of knighthood and is still occasionally used today for letters of mourning.


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Centurio Markus N. Germany

The lovingly and authentically designed products from the Römer-Shop have been accompanying me for years and even decades in the field of ancient representation. As a centurion in a Roman military unit until a few years ago, the stationery, from wax tablets to papyrus scrolls, was extremely helpful for high-quality appearances and presentations at museum festivals, in reenactment and in museum education work.

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Archäologischer Park Carnuntum Austria

Young Roman friends can immerse themselves in the Roman past with numerous activities. Products from the Römer Shop are regularly and successfully used at this great event. Year after year, children of all ages can write on wax tablets and get to know real papyrus.

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Scriptorium Germany

The everyday equipment with glasses and ceramics is also really well made and has survived the hard life of a soldier well. In general, the range of products is truly sensational and offers unique products from the Roman era for many age groups and requirements, from hardcore legionnaires to little Roman fans of primary school age.

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Dominikaner Museum Rottweil -Germany
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The Dominikanermuseum Rottweil presents in its department "Roman Rottweil - Arae Flaviae" the life in the only Roman city in Baden-Wuerttemberg. We have been a customer of Römershop for a long time for our own museum shop and are convinced of the high and, above all, consistently high quality of the products. The entire team is always looking forward to new products and our shop is an attraction for our visitors thanks to good replicas.

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Gemeinschaftsschule M. F. Mölln

Hello and thank you very much for the great products!

Our students were thrilled with the papyrus coloring pictures and the scarabs. As promised, I am sending you photos of the work with the coloring pictures. I wrote a review for the "scarab" coloring picture, but it can also be added to all the other pictures, since we had different motifs.

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Torsten B. Deutschland

SALVE , Manuela und Andreas mit Team,
ich möchte meine Bewertung in Reimform darbringen:
Die Trinkgefäße und der Wein, sollten ein Geschenk für meine Eltern sein. Was soll ich sagen-Ihr lieben Leut, es hat beide sehr erfreut!
Sonnige Grüße Torsten

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Papa Ralf & Sohn Germany

The card is easy to work with and the cardboard is sturdy enough for such projects. Perhaps small cast figures and horses on a plastic base would be a useful addition to the shop, rather than the cardboard pictures. My 12-year-old son had fun making something like that

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Centurio Zoltan Hungary

Dear Manuela and Andreas!

Thank you very much for everything and your help. The package arrived here safe and sound and complete. I am very, very satisfied with every product and I really like every item. Since I am constantly expanding my Roman collection, I would like to buy from you in the future if possible Thank you again for everything and see you next time.
Kind regards from Hungary: Zoltan

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Norbert H. Germany

Here is one of the results of your mosaic stones. The Beyenburg coat of arms, 70 x 70 cm.
Regards
Norbert

Sealing Wax & Words of Power

Buy Roman Seals | Der Römer Shop

When history was written in wax

In ancient Rome, a seal was more than just a closure: It was a symbol of trust, power, and identity. A wax seal sealed contracts, friendships – or betrayal. Today, these traces of the past offer fascinating bridges into teaching, reenactment, or creative DIY projects.

Sealing wax brings history to your hands – in the classroom and at the kitchen table.

A simple drop of wax can be so much more: an entry into ancient Rome, a hands-on history lesson, or a creative highlight for invitations and craft projects.

The products in this category are inspired by historical originals yet are easy and clean to use – suitable for both children and adults. Whether with an authentic wax stamp or a modern handle: Here, education becomes tangible.

Sealing is joyful, enhances focus, and sparks curiosity. And when the red or golden wax softly cracks, it’s clear: this is what history feels like.

Seal and make a mark – experience history with impact!

This category doesn’t just seal letters – it opens doors to the past. Sealing wax was omnipresent in ancient Rome: on documents, contracts, and messages. Today, it serves as a tool for engaging history lessons, immersive reenactment experiences, and creative projects at home.

Looking for a material that excites both children and adults? You’ve found it. Working with wax promotes focus, creativity, and a deeper understanding of ancient everyday culture.

  • Authentic sealing wax like in antiquity: malleable, vibrant, versatile
  • Ideal for: schools, museums, workshops, and creative leisure projects
  • Supports: tactile and discovery-based learning
Those who seal, anchor knowledge – with style and substance.
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History that leaves a mark – Wax meets Knowledge

How does history stay in memory?
Through hands and heart. When students can seal documents themselves, history lessons become a real experience. Whether it’s a Roman secret society or a message from the emperor – sealing wax turns role-playing, project weeks, or learning stations into exciting journeys through time.

The material is easy to handle, safe to use, and ready to go in class.

From creating your own stamp to designing ancient letters: the possibilities are diverse, and the impact is lasting. Sealing promotes fine motor skills, creativity, and historical awareness – and it’s a lot of fun.


A drop of wax is the beginning of a journey into the past.

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