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LadyPact -> RE: hot wax (9/10/2016 5:57:53 PM)
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I hope this is going to be worth it...
There are two basic types of wax that are commonly used most often in BDSM play. (I did NOT say only.) These two are paraffin and soy. The advantage of both is that they have lower melting points compared to other types of wax. I didn't say burning points. Please feel free to ask me how many things are in your house right now that I could set fire to if I put an open flame to it.
Of the two, I personally prefer paraffin. Soy, when you dye it tends to be a little better when we talk about easier, more even color distribution, but I don't favor it as far as 'feel' on the skin. If you go to your local nail salon/spa, and you ask for a 'skin peel', they are going to stick your feet in a "bath" of paraffin wax. Get rid of the dead skin cells, keep the healthy ones attached, and your skin feels glorious.
The other widely (non kink) use for paraffin is muscle and tendon physical therapy. Because it has the low melting point that can avoid being damaging to the skin, but enough warmth to be therapeutic to the body, it's great for other things. It won't repair the injury that you might have, but it can relieve it.
Basic paraffin wax has a low(er) melting temp than something like beeswax. You can change the melting temp of paraffin depending on what you add to it. A basic block of paraffin, in it's solid state, will look white to you. It's not really white. It's devoid of color and is really clear. Take that same block of (solid) wax and liquefy it via heat. You will be able to see through it. For it to really be white, you must add dye to it. Same as any other color.
So, let's talk about dye. Different dyes produce different results. How much you add. How "dark" the dye is. Somebody mentioned metallic dye. All of these things increase heat. Color the candle that you are making into "black" and all other things being equal, it is going to be hotter (temp-wise) than if you make a candle that is grey. A standard yellow dye is not as hot as a dark red. A light purple is 'cooler' than a dark purple.
Everything you add to that basic paraffin wax, is going to change it. Whether it's color, scent, pretty, little metallic sparkles... Whatever.
Some dyes are safer than others. In the USA, the term "non-toxic" means you can ingest it and you will not become ill. There are better dyes out there than Crayola.
Let's accept the fact that most people who want to get into wax play aren't going to spend hours upon hours making their own candles. Most people are going to get the 'sexy-fun time' idea about wax, run out to the local store, and pick up any candle on the shelf.
DON'T DO THAT!!!!
If you're not even going to invest yourself enough to purchase candles made by somebody who made them for the purpose of BDSM play, some wax out there is better than others.
1. Gulf wax. Yep. Same stuff your Grandma used when canning fruit. It is "clear," has that lower melting point, etc.
2. Menorah candles. Even on the box, they say "100% pure paraffin".
3. These things called "Jesus jars". They get the nickname because they have religious symbols on them. Most of them come from Mexico and the unscented ones can be great.
Don't grab stuff like...
Dinner (tapered) candles. Those things are mass produced and they are absolute sh^t. If you have one in your house, take it to your kitchen, and cut it in half. (I will reimburse you for the expense.) The outside will be a pretty red, green, gold, etc. It's not that color on the inside is it?
Know why?
That color on the outside is most likely a type of plastic. It's a pretty sheen they put on it to make it look pretty. For people use? It's about the equivalent as if I got under my kitchen sink, lit a Hefty bad on fire, and dripped that on you.
So-called 'birthday candles'? Same thing.
"This candle smells nice. Let's pick this one." In other words, you don't know a damn thing about why that candle 'smells good'.
What' in it? If you don't know, you are taking a bigger risk than necessary.
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