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About
Kathryn Hastings is an artist and writer dedicated to the epistolary arts. Through her studio, Kathryn Hastings & Co., she creates heirloom wax seals of the highest quality, designed to endure for at least 300 years. Each piece is crafted as fine art, uniting centuries of tradition with innovation.
In addition to her seals, Kathryn makes the finest sealing wax available today, designed for both beauty and performance. Her devotion to excellence ensures that every letter sealed carries the weight of permanence and artistry.
A passionate antique collector, Kathryn draws on historic tools and symbolism to shape her creative practice, reimagining them for modern life and generations to come. Her work has been featured on the cover of Victoria Magazine, and in Veranda Magazine, Grazia, and The Art of Correspondence to name a few. She also hosts the podcast One Sealed Letter, where she explores the history and enduring relevance of handwritten expression.
Through her courses, Kathryn teaches the art of wax seals, antique collecting, and other epistolary traditions, inviting others to rediscover the ritual and richness of letters. In her vision, slowing down to write becomes an act of connection, memory, and meaning—one that can last for centuries.
Founding Story
Kathryn Hastings is an artist, writer, and founder of Kathryn Hastings & Co., specializing in museum-quality wax seals designed to last for generations. Featured in The Art of Correspondence and magazines like Victoria, Veranda, and Grazia, her work bridges history and the modern day. Through her artwork, podcast, retreats, and courses, Hastings champions the enduring power of handwritten letters, inviting everyone to reclaim the art and magic of personal correspondence.
Signature Products
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GIFTS
Elegant Rosewood Wreath Wax Seal
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Lily of the Valley
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Partridge in a Pear Tree
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Ranunculus Floriography Seal
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Strawberry Wax Seal
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Three Graces Seal
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Winged Correspondence Seal
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Witch Three Graces
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Kathryn Hastings is an artist, writer, and founder of Kathryn Hastings & Co., specializing in museum-quality wax seals designed to last for generations. Featured in The Art of Correspondence and magazines like Victoria, Veranda, and Grazia, her work bridges history and the modern day. Through her artwork, podcast, retreats, and courses, Hastings champions the enduring power of handwritten letters, inviting everyone to reclaim the art and magic of personal correspondence.
Press Coverage
Oct 14, 2025
Wax Seals That Turn Spooky Season Into A Work Of Art
VICTORIA MAGAZINE
Jan 29, 2025
The Symbolism of Wax Seals with Kathryn Hastings & Co.
THE MAGAZINE ANTIQUES
Curious Objects: Of Shoes and Ships and Sealing Wax, with Kay Collier
GRAZIA MAGAZINE
Rediscovering the Lost Art of Handwritten Notes and Wax Seals with Kathryn Hastings
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