Wax / candle play

[FurryFury]

Yes, the height makes a lot of difference.

So does type of wax and even color of wax.

 

[coyotepondering]

Yes, the height makes a lot of difference.

So does type of wax and even color of wax.

Yep, some hotter waxes can be safely used if dropped from higher up because wax cools very quickly. Colors and perfumes in the wax are iffy things. Some folks have allergic reactions to them and others are part of chemical mixes used to create long burning candles that can be, well, dangerous.

 

[chelleb]

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[MsErica]

Lots of good tips already. I'll add just a few 'housekeeping' ideas:

--Get an old sheet or two you don't care about and sacrifice them for your convenience. I like to put one directly under the bottom and another on the floor. So when it's all over, all I do is roll up the sheets with all the little gobs of wax. Quick, easy no-fuss clean-up.

--Don't send the person into the shower until every bit of wax has been removed, unless of course you would enjoy having your plumber over for a visit.

Another thought--blindfolds are great both for the play and for the clean-up. During play it can increase sensation and also minimize stupid-looking top moments while you're learning. After play, before the blindfold comes off you can sensuously remove the wax then roll up the sheets so the person in subspace does not have to wake-up to the reality that in fact, this type of play creates a big mess.

(On the other hand, if you enjoy creating a mess and having them clean it up, this is an excellent form of play for you.)

Erica

 

[EmpressFi]

I'll be heading out this week to get a few emergency candles as Master will be here friday night through Tuesday... I cant wait to share this experience with him

 

[Millificent]

Have fun Fi!

It's been so long for me I've just about forgotten what it feels like!

 

[SweetErika]

Lots of good tips already. I'll add just a few 'housekeeping' ideas:

--Get an old sheet or two you don't care about and sacrifice them for your convenience. I like to put one directly under the bottom and another on the floor. So when it's all over, all I do is roll up the sheets with all the little gobs of wax. Quick, easy no-fuss clean-up.

That's an excellent tip.

We've also laid one or two black trash bags under the area(s) we're working on. When we're done, I just peel off the wax onto the bag, have him get up carefully, roll it all up and toss it.

And then I just bought a couple of 9x12' canvas drop cloths with very thin, durable plastic backings for around $8 each in the hardware/home improvement section of my local Costco. One is dedicated to painting and other projects, and the other is reserved for wax and other messy types of play. They're very nice, comfortable, machine washable and durable, so if you shop at Costco, I'd strongly suggest seeing if yours has these. I don't think I can even get a similarly-sized, cheapola plastic tarp for $8, so they're a really great deal!

 

[notalwaysweak]

I can't imagine my partner being too keen on wax play. I had to use the flogger on him to show him it didn't hurt (which was NOT the point) before he'd use it on me, and he doesn't use it hard enough so I've stopped suggesting it. I can't see him wanting to do anything that's pretty much guaranteed to cause pain.

 

[FurryFury]

Actually this doesn't have to hurt. It depends how you do it. It can be very sensual but I understand your frustration very well.

 

[notalwaysweak]

I guess it would depend on the heat of the wax, yeah. I used to play with it by myself a lot and only got badly burned once -- I was using a really long, thin birthday candle and it just heated up so much that when it dripped on the back of my hand it took a few layers of skin off. Not quite what I had intended.

I love ice play, so I'm really interested in going to the other extreme temperature-wise. I think I'll do some experimenting on my own again and try and find a candle that won't do any damage that would upset him.

Mind you, I only just got done yelling at him for touching my sunburned shoulders (they really, REALLY sting, and I wasn't expecting it), so this might not be the best time to bring it up!

 

[FurryFury]

Sugared_Insomnia,

It sounds like you and I both enjoy temperature play. You might like the thread I made about it.

http://forum.literotica.com/showthread.php?t=357866

Also have you tried figging?

 

[lumi]

The first time we did wax I was wrapped to the knees in plastic wrap, which mitigated the heat somewhat. We've done it bare skin several times since, and it's one of the activities that stops as soon as I say no more, because sometimes I can take it more than others. One thing I've learned is that repeatedly dripping in the same spot can be too painful, probably due to new wax reheating the old, so make sure to mix it up a bit. We use fairly soft scented jar candles and I've never suffered more than some redness that was gone the next day.

 

[SOO MILES]

I love wax play. It's one of my favorite things. The first time I tried it, I was very nervous. But I've also always been one of those people who enjoys sticking my finger in hot candle wax, so I wasn't truly scared. There are some safety tips you should read up on before trying it out. Things like glitter and scents can make a candle burn too hot and end up truly injuring your skin and leaving scars. But both wax and ice play are amazingly incredible.

Quite true. NEVER use sealing wax (the kind that comes in those hard square sticks like at Christmas time. Those are for sticking paper to paper and leave scars. This I know, from experience.