Peterkin makes our own 'lick and stick' style envelopes with a glue line along the flap edge that activates and becomes sticky for a while after you moisten it.
Of course, you don't have to actually lick your envelopes (especially if you've got 100s!).
You can apply water using a small sponge or similar applicator to the glue flap, being careful not to over-wet the area. If you're unsure how much water to apply, test a spare envelope.
Some envelopes are made from coated paper like Coco Linen are slightly more resistant to moisture, or cotton envelopes like Gmund Colors Cotton and Crane Letterpress which absorb more moisture!
So, make sure as you press down on the flap apply firm pressure.
Stroke the flap firmly across the seal several times and then pop your sealed envelopes under a couple of heavy books for 5-10mins to make sure that the adhesive has stuck.
SEALING YOUR COTTON ENVELOPES
Cotton stocks are really absorbent compared to wood pulp stocks. The glue line on our Gmund Colors Cotton envelopes requires a little extra TLC to seal. We recommend applying water using a small sponge or similar applicator to the glue flap, being careful not to over-wet the area. If you're unsure how much water to apply, test a spare envelope. Stroke the flap firmly across the seal several times and then pop your sealed envelopes under a couple of heavy books for 5-10mins to make sure that the adhesive has stuck. If you don't trust the seal, use a glue stick for added seal factor!
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