hot wax play

Join Our Community

Collarchat.com

Home Login Search

hot wax play

View related threads: (in this forum | in all forums)

Logged in as: Guest

All Forums >> [Community Discussions] >> Bondage Gear and Apparel >> hot wax play

Page: [1] 2 next > >>

Message

<< Older Topic Newer Topic >>

hot wax play - 1/13/2005 1:14:34 PM

curiousub

Posts: 3
Joined: 12/31/2004
Status: offline

I am interested in hot wax/candle play what are the best types of candles? I have heard not to use scented candles. Is there a problem with colors?

Profile

Post #: 1

RE: hot wax play - 1/13/2005 3:16:11 PM

proudsub

Posts: 6142
Joined: 1/31/2004
From: Washington
Status: offline

These threads might help:

hot wax and BDSM

candles

_____________________________

proudsub

"Without goals you become what you were. With goals you become what you wish." .

"You are entitled to your own opinions but not your own facts"--Alan Greenspan

(in reply to curiousub)

Profile

Post #: 2

RE: hot wax play - 1/13/2005 5:22:52 PM

nella

Posts: 1243
Joined: 12/30/2004
From: Norway
Status: offline

I wonder how hony candels would work.

(in reply to proudsub)

Profile

Post #: 3

RE: hot wax play - 1/13/2005 7:35:07 PM

phoenix52

Posts: 179
Joined: 12/9/2004
Status: offline

i have seen honey candles compared to beeswax, which you are "not supposed" to use. The honey contains sugar, which gets way hotter than wax. (my Master pointed out that some people probably like getting second degree burns, to each's own, i just wouldn't play with them unless you are into pain.

)

(in reply to nella)

Profile

Post #: 4

RE: hot wax play - 1/13/2005 7:36:20 PM

phoenix52

Posts: 179
Joined: 12/9/2004
Status: offline

Sorry for the double post, i had another thought... we used a soy candle once, it was much cooler than regular wax, they might be something good to try if anyone is getting into wax for the first time.

(in reply to nella)

Profile

Post #: 5

RE: hot wax play - 1/13/2005 8:18:03 PM

FangsNfeet

Posts: 3758
Joined: 12/3/2004
Status: offline

Soy wax, sounds nice when I want to be nice. Anyways my favorite technique is to buy the long tubular candles in the cylinder glass.

I then boil a pot of water and put the candles in to melt. Leaves plenty of hot wax to play with as you don't burn the wick and cause any of the wax to evaporate or spill to where you can't use it.

_____________________________

I'm Godzilla and you're Japan

(in reply to curiousub)

Profile

Post #: 6

RE: hot wax play - 1/17/2005 4:28:16 PM

cynnacent1

Posts: 340
Joined: 6/25/2004
From: Massachusetts
Status: offline

Just a thought ...

FYI: They sell an appliance, a wax warmer, which holds the type of wax used in beauty salons (for removing hair). It keeps the temperature of the wax controlled to just the perfect degree. It could probably suit your method very well.

Examples of wax warmers: http://www.kfibeautysupplies.com/viewproduct.asp?CatID=0&SubCatID=24&PID=93

This one is only $27.00:

¸,ø¤º°cynnacent°º¤ø,¸ (proudly owned by, and devoted to INSIDEYOURMIND)

_____________________________

Current imood of cynnacent1: [image]http://moods.imood.com/display/uname=cynnacent1/fg=339999ns=1/imood.gif[/image] Click the smiley to get your very own imood indicator.

(in reply to FangsNfeet)

Profile

Post #: 7

RE: hot wax play - 1/17/2005 5:45:43 PM

liltxsubby

Posts: 328
Joined: 11/18/2004
From: TX
Status: offline

color candles are fine. i was all red and white just this weekend.

If you're planning on laying down while it's being poured onm i definitely recommend making sure your hair is well out of the way (although even if it does get in your hair, don't panic it brushes out easily). It is going to be messy, have plenty of (old) sheets or something under you, otherwise you'l be sweeping and peeling wax off the floor for hours. Other than that, relax and have fun, i sure did.

(in reply to curiousub)

Profile

Post #: 8

RE: hot wax play - 1/17/2005 7:27:30 PM

mistoferin

Posts: 8284
Joined: 10/27/2004
Status: offline

I love my wax machine. The wax is never so hot as to cause burns but plenty hot enough to get your attention. Not to mention you can use a large quantity at a time.

_____________________________

Peace and light,
~erin~

There are no victims here...only volunteers.

When you make a habit of playing on the tracks, you thereby forfeit the right to bitch when you get hit by a train.

"I did it! I admit it and I'm gonna do it again!"

(in reply to cynnacent1)

Profile

Post #: 9

RE: hot wax play - 1/17/2005 10:31:12 PM

BeachMystress

Posts: 2156
Joined: 4/3/2004
From: Naples Island- Long Beach CA - Southern California
Status: offline

quote:

ORIGINAL: liltxsubby
It is going to be messy, have plenty of (old) sheets or something under you, otherwise you'l be sweeping and peeling wax off the floor for hours.

I recommend you hit the dollar store instead and buy a few shower curtains, drop cloths or table cloths. It is a lot easier and cheaper.

Color can affect the heat of the candle. Metallic looking candles are to be especially avoided! This isn't just because of the heat factor (they often contain metal fragments as a colorant, making the candles much hotter than expected. Also, the temperature can vary even within a drop.), but because they often contain poisonous metal salts.

I'm sure someone has already mentioned to be careful with any candles except 100% paraffin. Beeswax melts at a higher temperature than paraffin and can cause burns needing medical attention. Something else to be aware of.. avoid candles with metal in the wicks. This is in general, not just in wax play. The metal can be lead. http://www.healthycandles.org/candle_wicks.htm

As to soy wax.. Melting Point 125 - 130 F. and a Flash Point of 600 F. Paraffin, by comparison has a melting point of about 125F degrees and a Flashpoint of 375F. Yes, I know it is an odd thing to know, but I have been planning some wax play and was thinking about making my own candles.. After researching what a pain in the butt it is to make them, I'll be buying mine. :-)

_____________________________

Beach Mystress
*Do not threaten the weak. Intimidate the strong. ~ Stevenson*
http://beachmystress.jigsy.com
http://www.flickr.com/photos/beachmystress/

(in reply to liltxsubby)

Profile

Post #: 10

RE: hot wax play - 1/20/2005 7:23:26 PM

Happysjoy

Posts: 7
Joined: 1/20/2005
Status: offline

wax type and color can all be corrected by distance and ice. a sub needs to be warmed up first to get endorfins flowing anyway. start at 3' and close gap but I always check it on myself first when using a new candle or new sub. ppl skin has differnt tolerances to the heat one will blister where next one dropped exactly same will only redden.

(in reply to curiousub)

Profile

Post #: 11

RE: hot wax play - 1/22/2005 6:52:47 AM

EricNOLA

Posts: 3
Joined: 1/13/2005
Status: offline

Make sure your wic is trimmed if you have used the candle before. It is possible to have a small fragment fall off and, even if you immediately wipe it off, it burns far hotter and can blister.

(in reply to curiousub)

Profile

Post #: 12

RE: hot wax play - 1/22/2005 7:18:07 AM

topcat

Posts: 1675
Joined: 1/31/2004
From: Tidewater, VA
Status: offline

quote:

i have seen honey candles compared to beeswax, which you are "not supposed" to use. The honey contains sugar, which gets way hotter than wax.

Actually, Beeswax melts at a lower temp that parafin- but it cools slower, which is why it is more likely to burn the skin.

Colored candles may cause some issues, as well as scented candles, so anything should be test dripped on yourself, first. Color candles do have the advantage of letting you better see where you are dripping, especailly in low light situations, so they are a good idea to try.

For a protective cover for bedding, carpet, et al., I highly recommend a disposible paper table cloth- mine are made by 'Chinet' and are soft paper backed by some sort of plastic, and even come with four little tabs of tape to anchor them.

Stay warm,
Lawrence

_____________________________

-there is no remission without blood-

(in reply to phoenix52)

Profile

Post #: 13

RE: hot wax play - 1/23/2005 8:35:46 AM

DameDarkness

Posts: 341
Joined: 10/1/2004
Status: offline

wax wax and more wax.............. gotta love the wax....... wax on fun wax of not so fun a lot of clean up but in the end well worth the artistic fun you have with the wax. I prefer purple an black wax. but thats just me.

Dame Darkness

_____________________________

Into the night sky I fly through distant lands and darkened streets... Up into the clouds to play and dance with the moon.....To the hearts of all and I say to you be true to they own heart.

(in reply to topcat)

Profile

Post #: 14

RE: hot wax play - 1/23/2005 9:04:53 PM

Amethystt

Posts: 15
Joined: 1/15/2005
Status: offline

Now I had read on another board that red will stain, any one know if that is true and if any other colors do that??

(in reply to DameDarkness)

Profile

Post #: 15

RE: hot wax play - 1/24/2005 1:50:59 PM

liltxsubby

Posts: 328
Joined: 11/18/2004
From: TX
Status: offline

nope, no red stains on me.

(in reply to Amethystt)

Profile

Post #: 16

RE: hot wax play - 1/24/2005 2:42:15 PM

TallDarkAndWitty

Posts: 1893
Joined: 6/12/2004
From: Rochester, NY
Status: offline

Alright, so this is just a personal opinion, but using the parafin pots or crock pots (or even pots of boiling water) seems just too industrial for me. I miss the flame...

Yeah, you have to wait a good half hour after lighting a novena candle before playing with it. And yes you have to light 4 or 5 just to have enough wax melted at any one time to keep the scene going. But for pure performance value, a scene that involves dripping wax from lit candles is just so much more aestheticaly pleasing (at least to my eyes) than anything done with bulk melted wax.

Of course, YMMV...

Yours,
Taggard

< Message edited by TallDarkAndWitty -- 1/24/2005 3:24:27 PM >

_____________________________

A most rewarding compliment is an insult from the ill-informed.

My slave: Kat (RainaVerene on the other side) and her website: RainaVerene.com

(in reply to liltxsubby)

Profile

Post #: 17

RE: hot wax play - 1/24/2005 3:08:05 PM

proudsub

Posts: 6142
Joined: 1/31/2004
From: Washington
Status: offline

Hey Taggart, nice to see you posting again, have missed you.

_____________________________

proudsub

"Without goals you become what you were. With goals you become what you wish." .

"You are entitled to your own opinions but not your own facts"--Alan Greenspan

(in reply to TallDarkAndWitty)

Profile

Post #: 18

RE: hot wax play - 1/24/2005 3:26:36 PM

TallDarkAndWitty

Posts: 1893
Joined: 6/12/2004
From: Rochester, NY
Status: offline

Thanks proud!

I've been getting my 3-D life in order...and I am just about there.

Time for a bit more online interaction now...and I might be bringing someone along with me this time. *wink*

Taggard

_____________________________

A most rewarding compliment is an insult from the ill-informed.

My slave: Kat (RainaVerene on the other side) and her website: RainaVerene.com

(in reply to proudsub)

Profile

Post #: 19

RE: hot wax play - 1/24/2005 4:12:02 PM

proudsub

Posts: 6142
Joined: 1/31/2004
From: Washington
Status: offline