Seals & Authentication Suppliers
Seals are the defining feature of an official-looking diploma prop. Whether embossed, foiled, or wax-based, the seal is what gives a document its institutional authority.
This directory highlights trusted vendors who produce custom embossers, foil seals, wax seals, and authentication-style elements used in film, television, theater, and commercial prop work.
Custom Embossing Seal Makers
Embossed seals are the most common authentication element on diplomas. These vendors create custom brass dies, handheld embossers, and desktop presses capable of producing raised institutional crests and official-style impressions.
- Acorn Sales (USA) — Custom embossers, corporate seals, and brass dies suitable for diploma and certificate props.
acornsales.com
- Infinity Stamps (USA) — High-quality brass and steel embossing dies, handheld embossers, and custom seal tooling.
infinitystamps.com
- Ernst Reiner GmbH (Germany) — Precision embossing equipment and custom dies used for official documents and security applications.
reiner.de
Foil Seal Printers & Embossed Sticker Makers
Foil seals are ideal when you need a metallic emblem without running a full foil-stamping setup. These vendors produce
custom embossed foil stickers in gold, silver, and institutional colors.
- Sticky Business (Canada) — Custom embossed foil seals in multiple shapes, sizes, and metallic finishes.
stickybusiness.com
- The Stamp Maker (USA) — Custom foil seals and embossers designed for certificates and official-style documents.
thestampmaker.com
- The Seal Maker (UK) — Custom embossed foil stickers and wax-style seals for certificates and decorative documents.
thesealmaker.co.uk
Wax Seal Suppliers
Wax seals are useful for period diplomas, ceremonial documents, or fantasy-world props. These suppliers offer custom
engraved brass stamps and high-quality sealing wax.
- Nostalgic Impressions (USA) — Custom wax seal stamps, sealing wax, and period-style accessories.
nostalgicimpressions.com
- Wax Seal Store (USA) — Custom engraved brass seal stamps and wax suitable for prop documents.
waxsealstore.com
- Stamptitude (Hong Kong) — Premium custom wax seal stamps with modern precision engraving.
stamptitude.com
Security & Authentication Elements
For props that need to mimic government or university security features, these vendors offer holographic seals,
tamper-evident stickers, and specialty authentication materials.
- Holographic Security Seals (USA) — Custom holographic stickers and security foils for official-style documents.
holographic-security-seals.com
- NovaVision (USA) — Tamper-evident labels, holographic seals, and security foils used in ID and document protection.
novavisioninc.com
- Authentic8 Holographics (UK) — Custom holographic foils and security seals suitable for high-end prop documents.
authentic8holographics.com
Skip the Setup — Let a Specialist Handle It
Seals are where most productions hit friction — matching foil tones, getting embossing depth right, testing die pressure, or making sure a wax seal doesn’t crack under lights. Even with the right suppliers, achieving an institutional look instead of a craft‑store finish takes calibration, equipment, and repetition.
If you’d rather skip the trial‑and‑error and go straight to a seal that reads correctly on camera, our vetted diploma makers already have every tool on this page in their shops — and the experience to use them correctly the first time.