Hot Wax Safety

by Master David

Drip drip goes the wax, oooohhhh aaaaahhhhh owwwwwwe, goes the sub. Now is this pleasurable pain or just pain? If not done right hot wax play can be very painful and dangerous too.

So let us start with the basics, types of wax to use. There are many types of wax on the market, but the majority of them burn to hot to use on the skin of anyone. (See bottom charts for types of wax and temperature of melting point). The best wax to use for play is paraffin wax, its melting temperature is 120-145 degrees Fahrenheit. If you get paraffin canning wax it temperature is even lower 115-126 degrees Fahrenheit, which can be used for pouring (More on that later). Do not use bees wax or any other waxes that melts over 140 degrees Fahrenheit, it will burn the skin. Coloration, fragrances, and additives to the wax will also increase melting temperature, so be very aware. A good type of paraffin candle wax to use is the Jewish candles, now they are only white, but no additives to them at all. So now that you know what kind of wax to use and the melting point what is the next step, supplies.

You will need a few things before you start....

1. Candles
2. Matches
3. Tarp, old sheets, or plastic sheeting
4. Oils or lotions
5. Fire extinguisher
6. Metal tray
7. Trash can
8. Knife
9. Damp cloth w/pan of water

Now before you make your wax subbie mummy, you must first know how to apply to wax, and the perfect person to try this out on is yourself !!!

Hey if you cannot do it to yourself or have someone do it to you, then how can you do it to a submissive first and expect to know the results. Make sure the area is clear first, being outside or in the garage for this trial and error is best. Raise the candle to about 12-18 (Or higher if need be) from your skin (Beware of Splatter). Start with your hand first, the back of your hand, the wrist, the soft part of the elbow joint. As you are aware the closer to the skin the candle the hotter the wax. Watch how it drips off the candle, do you have a votive (wide) type candle so it puddles up? Start with a smaller type, so it will drip not pour, you have to control the amount of wax being applied at one time, the smaller the amount dripped the better. How is your aim? Are you hitting where you intended? Is the splatter going all over the new carpeting or your new leather vest? So remember to remove everything that you do not want to get wax on. Hair is another factor, a drip here or there is not a problem, but if you intend to do a lot wax in one area you need to take some precautions. Use some oils or lotions on the body first, the wax will not adhere to the skin and can be removed easily. Stay away from the face, your aim is not always where you thought it might be. And do not do a waxing after a close shaving of the skin, the skin is to tender for most.

Now that you had some practice, it is time for the submissives turn. First off get your supplies ready. A metal tray to hold the burning candle(s), if the candle tips over it will not start a fire. A fire extinguisher close by for emergencies (Not to be used on the subbie though). A trash can, so when you remove the wax after the waxing you have some place to put the wax. A bowl of water and a damp cloth, so you can cool the skin if it gets to hot. Tarps, old sheets, or plastic sheeting for the protection of the bedding, floor, table, or where ever you may have the submissive. If on a hard surface, you may want to put a few pillows under your protective cloth, for their comfort. Also make sure the room temperature is compatible for them too, a chilled body and hot wax does not make for enjoyment. And lastly you need some instrument to remove the wax, a knife works best, either a plastic knife or a dinnerware knife. If you know what you are doing (And only you know your limitations), you can use a straight razor or a knife used in edge play (Only use on drips, not large areas of wax).

The parts of the body to start with are the back, booty, and breast, remember start slow with the candle 18 above the body. It is also a good idea to blindfold the submissive so they do not know where each drop is being placed. You can make designs on the body or cover an area completely, it is your choice. As you are doing this keep checking on the responses given you by body reactions and/or verbal communications. You can then move the candle closer to the body, but no closer then 12. If the submissive, is doing good and there are no problems you can go to more tender areas abdomen and genitals, but go back up to the 18 distance. Now remember what I said before you try it on someone else try it on yourself first. If you cannot stand the heat yourself, your partner may not be able to either.

If you want to do a pouring to cover to a part of the body such as the breasts, you need to melt the wax in a pan first, use a candy thermometer to make sure the temperature is not to hot. Apply the lotion or oils to the skin for easy removal. You can ladle it on, using different colored waxes to get your desired effects.

When removing the wax as I mentioned a knife works best, but you can use your fingers too. Do not use a flogger as you just will get a coating of wax on your flogger, that you have to remove later on. After removing the wax apply the warm damp cloth to the skin to remove what little wax remains.

Below is a list of wax types and the temperature they melt, most of them are to hot to apply to the skin, so heed the warning, of not over 140 degrees Fahrenheit. Also here is a web site of low heat waxing candles. Remember be Safe, Sane, and Consensual in your practices and you won’t have to use the fire extinguisher on your submissive. If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions do not hesitate to ask.

David
WCPX Safety Coordinator, Treasurer

These are only an average, the temperatures may vary, With coloration, additives, and fragrances.

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