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Hot Wax

by Aramock Nanuck

February 2001

Candles and Hot Wax

Hot wax evolved as a form of terror with low impact by sadists and masochists to provide intense physical stimulation. It grew from a time before the Inquisition, being a means to torment the body without serious bodily harm, unlike hot pokers. There is more to wax-play than holding a candle over the top and dripping the wax onto the bare flesh of a slave.

Temperature Modifiers

Numerous factors impact the temperature of the wax as it reaches the skin. Notable of these are:

The materials used to create the wax,
Colours can impact temperature,
Constraining the wax in a glass or metal container,
The distance from which the wax drips to the skin.

Types of Wax/Candles

The type of materials used to construct the wax and, in the distinct shape of Candle wax, directly impact its ambient temperature. Ideally, the choices made should be waxy items that would not cause harsh burns or severe damage. Always expect some reddening of the skin, but the discoloration should clear up in a few hours at the most. If attempting to avoid severe burns, it is best to avoid:

Beeswax burns at a considerably high temperature.
Beef tallow, as wax made from animal fat, is extremely hot.
Scented candles that burn at a higher temperature.
Metal wicks are used in candles, which typically drip molten metal.

Colour as a Modifier

The primary concern is the melting point of the wax and not the colour. However, the materials used to colour the wax can retain heat longer or act as an accelerant or exciter, increasing the overall temperature as the candle burns. A good comparison is wearing a white, brightly coloured or dark (even black) shirt in the hot summer sun. The amount of heat reflected and retained by the fabric is different while the heat source (the sun) remains constant. The colour of the wax will affect the melting temperature of a candle.

Metallic colours have exciters that increase the temperature and may contain poisonous metallic salts.
Red candles tend to drip hotter than black or white candles.
Green, Blue and Yellow candles burn slightly hotter than pure white but less than red.
Black candles will burn warmer than white candles.
Pure white candles burn the coolest of all.

Encasement

Candles held in glass jars or metal frames will all burn hotter. The wax will pool as it melts, retain the heat more, and make spillage far more likely. Unless the individual holding the candle has a steady hand and keen eye, the pouring of wax will have more volume than the mere dripping of candles. However, such items make it more conducive to dripping the resin from a higher distance and will also ensure the flame does not get blown out. There is a choice to make, which should primarily be governed by how much natural breeze or fan-propelled air is in the area.

Recommendation

The safest to use are plain 100% paraffin candles, which burn at a safer temperature. Boy Scouts make some of the best fetishists as they are always prepared. Be so yourself. Wax can be messy, so having an environment that is conducive to this is a good start. Using a marble tabletop or stone table to lay the submissive on is the best alternative. Many Dominants own marble full-length dining tables that are used for this reason. Alternatively, having the submissive lie on top of a cheap vinyl shower curtain or a disposable tablecloth will provide an excellent catchment for any splatter.

Safety First

The wax's temperature should remain below 45 degrees Celsius (110 Fahrenheit). Higher temperatures cause scalding and blisters. Test the temperature on the inside of your wrist, just as though you were checking the temperature of a baby bottle. You should also keep freezing water or ice and burn ointment nearby in the event of an accidental burn.

An Easily Maintained Area

Conduct the scene in an area that has been quickly cleaned. By inference, avoid carpet, bedding, or other fabric-covered furniture. Invariable spillage occurs, and removing wax from deep fibres is a nightmare and requires professional cleaners.

Body Hair Issues

If the submissive is very hairy in the targeted area, the hair will come off. The effect is no different from waxing at a beauty parlour. Hair in susceptible areas (genitals, etc.) will be very painful if pulled out when the cold wax is removed after the session concludes. It may be advisable to have them shaved or use plastic wrap to avoid sticking to the hair. It is also possible to purchase unique candles made from wax that will not stick to hair.

Alternatively, a sadistic approach is to let the wax adhere to the hair, place small oil-absorbing strips on it, allow it to cool, and then briskly remove it. There will be significant pain that can delight sadists and masochists alike.

Restraints

Restraining the subject is a good idea if candles are placed where the recipient can accidentally knock them over. However, if controlling a vassal, remember, you are dealing with fire, and if the surroundings ignite, you will wish to release the subject so they can flee to safety quickly.

Pooling and Moulds

Watch out for wax pooling in low areas like belly buttons (particularly if they have an "inny"), ass cracks or vagina. The pools will retain heat and can increase the discomfort when the wax becomes too concentrated. It is easy to pour the resin into the area slowly, let it cool and harden, and add more until sealing the area. The careful lifting of wax images from the skin provides a keepsake of the affected area. The mould idea also works for the vagina if done thick enough.

Wax Activities

Numerous activities are possible with wax, and the main items of interest for most parties are:

Introducing Novices to Wax

When engaging a novice to wax, it is essential to set their minds at ease. Fire (and wax being a by-product of it) is one of the scariest forms of threats the human mind conjures for anyone who has never tried wax; it's best to establish a routine to relax them. Touching the portion of skin where the application was, explaining how the process occurs, and tracing the path to applying wax will help the subject prepare for the event. It causes the trepidation to fade away; over time, you will no longer need to do this, but it is a good practice that allows the submissive to focus on expecting the wax. Over time, the reactions will place the subject into the desired sub-space.

Allow for Time

Waxing sessions can last from 20 minutes to three (3) hours. Before starting, make sure the subject is comfortable for the long term and at ease. Allow the recipient to flex or move a little. Also, it is advised to have drinks with bendable straws so the subject can rehydrate throughout the scene.

Simple First

As with all fetish practices, knowledge and experience count; starting simple and building up to the more complex is the best way to develop skills. So yes, the simplest is to hold a lit candle over a subject and tilt it, allowing droplets of hot wax to fall to the model's skin. Remembering height can compensate for temperature, so you can slowly begin to adjust the distance from which you drip coloured candles to allow for some rather spectacular splashes.

Votives

A votive is an object offered to fulfill a vow, such as a candle used as a vigil light. Placing these on a body will be precarious; hence, a little forethought and planning are necessary. Pour enough wax into the pools on the body to secure the votives in place. Place the votives on and hold until the wax sets. The votives have the wax until the end of the scene, while the overflow causes a rush of warm sensations.

It is essential to set the votive securely before attempting the following, or else wax could splash everywhere. A seemingly playful yet sadistic thing to do is to tickle the individual and watch the person try not to move. Slightly shaking the subject will also cause the flow of wax from the votive.

Jar Candles and Crock Pots

Jar Candles have many properties and advantages over raw wax. For one thing, they significantly constrain the mess. Jars also benefit from quickly creating large volumes of heat wax. The jar/crock provides a ready medium for applying the wax in large volumes over a short time.

However, usually best to use small jars that are not reusable. Jar Candles are expensive as replacing frequent scenes will cost. While melting blocks of wax in a crock makes for huge volumes with little or no waste, the receptacles remain highly reusable. The one caution is to keep them on a heat low enough to melt the material but not so high as to cause the wax to become superheated; remember the 45 °c rule. An excellent way to ensure this is to stick a candy thermometer into the wax in the crock and check it from time to time.

Before using a Jar Candle, check it thoroughly for cracks and flaws. The smallest of gaps in the glass may cause it to shatter after lighting the candle. It may not be immediate, but as the heat builds up eventually, the flaw will give away.

Jar Candles allow those who love warmth but hate the feel of wax dripping on them to enjoy the experience. A cheap, smaller paintbrush can be used to dip into the wax and apply it to the slave.

Another approach is to allow the heated wax to pool and then slowly pour it onto a large swath of the area. This approach is convenient if trying to prepare a base coat of wax upon which to build. Again, it is particularly suitable for applying large volumes to sensitive areas such as the genitals.

Increasing Complexity

As with all things fet, simple quickly becomes tedious and mundane. Many participants are driven by the desire to increase and wrap up the experience or use it as an art form. Using wax as a medium to create images that can be removed from the body and saved later takes effort and time. Allow for this when planning the action.

Layering

Start the session with wax with no added colours. Help the subject get into the proper mindset and develop tolerance by little drips of wax at varying heights across different areas of the body. Slowly add colours, remembering that different colours transfer heat in a differing manner. A steady series of drops slowly building up is the best for the sensual sensations of the subject. Remember to rotate the candles around while dripping to have the wax melt evenly. Note that different body areas may tolerate as much heat as other areas (such as the genitalia).

Prep for Removal

For better removal, a light covering of cling wrap or non-petroleum-based cream on the body allows for easy lifting. However, with plastic wrap, the features of the body underneath frequently get distorted. Choose wisely. The effect of Mummification is an experience all its own; the addition of hot wax takes it to a whole new level.

Advanced Waxing

For the more adventurous and artistically inclined, combine the passion for body waxing and art. When creating artist images of the body, it is essential to realize that the contours and shape of the body will have as much to do with the image as the actual coloured wax.

Wax art is the occasion where some crock pots and jar candles may be necessary to provide sufficient material to produce a work of art. Prepare a neutral base first, always, as most artists start from the lightest colour to the darkest. Apply a base coat of about 5-7cm (1/2 inch) thick base to produce the image.

Then take an etching tool and trace the pattern of the design into the coat of base wax., Here, you can decide to either remove portions that you wish to replace with other colours or build up the material with the new wax. If removing the wax, beware that the skin is sensitive; an additional light coat may be required depending on the colour.

Now build up the image by adding premelted coloured wax from jars. Then either directly pour or brush the hot wax onto the etching. Apply some simple shapes, such as cutouts or added premade detailed items, and then use the more delicate items in the image. The results will vary with practice; however, it is easy to become proficient in this over time. This art form requires the utmost cooperation between the submissive and dominant to ensure the stability and appeal of the end product.

Waxing Artistic Images

Decide in advance on the desired design. Trace it out on paper and allow for the fact that the thickness of wax requires a coarse-grained design. Try out various patterns on paper before commencing. The more ornate it is, the more difficult and time-consuming the process will be. For less practiced tracing in a washable marker, the design is on the body of the subject. Tracing the scheme has the added advantage of making them fully aware of the design and areas to be affected.

The Death Masks

The creation of a death mask involves duplicating a face in a form that is easy to reproduce. Various skills and steps are required to make it possible.

The hair of the subject needs to be covered with a tight, non-permeable covering.
Tissue wrapped straws are inserted partially (1cm (1/3 inch) into each nostril to block it entirely but allow breathing.
Place cotton balls into the ear canal to protect the ears.
Then cover the face in a light, non-petroleum-based gel.
Now apply either
- Apply a series of neutral or transparent wax layers covering the whole face, building the wax-up to almost 2-5cm in thickness. OR
- Apply a fast-drying plaster of Paris to the face in a thickness of at least 5cm.
- Begin with the wax form, followed by cement on top of the wax.

Once solidified and hardened, the mask should lift cleanly from the subject. A plaster form can be used when a latex replica builds up from the inside. The wax form in cement allows for the removal of the face and provides a condition that can hold either other plaster, cement, or pour metal to produce a bust or mask. The basic wax form is helpful for practicing before engaging in the different patterns.

Temporary Wax Brands

Wax images on the body are, by nature, temporary. The wax will eventually separate from the body, and depending on the heat and intensity of wax, the image may remain as a mark for several hours or even if severely burnt a few days. Some believe skin tone makes a radical difference; others do not. The difference is whether the mark is the image in wax or the underlying damage to the skin. So if the image is the wax design, then it matters not, while darker skin tones will provide a better contrast. If the underlying damage to the skin is evident, the pale white or ashen skin tone is the best.

Find a plastic or metal shape in which you wish the mark to be portrayed. If the skin's injury is the objective, then use metal and even add metal stands to add filigree to the design. Once the die is in the desired spot, pour the wax. Again, if it is the damage you wish to portray, then use wax at temperatures up to 60 °c. The metal will etch a scar into the skin and last for up to 3-4 days. If it is the pattern in wax, then apply the wax at stable temperatures. Continuing to add more hot wax as long as the subject can handle the prolonged heat. Remember, pouring wax into a concentrated area will massively increase the sensitivity and pain. Once the wax cools, peel off the mould. If skin damage occurs, remove the wax and otherwise leave it as a button or badge. Regardless, the brand temporarily marks the subject as your property. Many exciting design shapes exist today in cookie or playdough cutters, like hearts, handprints. It could also simply be letter outlines to spell words like Slut, Whore, Slave, etc.

Sensual Waxing

Fantasy fire and wax play for masochists and submissives alike can have powerful sexual overtones. The sensitive female body areas are the breasts, nipples and vagina. A submissive described the wax running down her vagina as "like a 1000 little warm fingers." The subject in question was happily covered in wax from her neck down to her toes. There were five Dom/Sadists dripping wax to build a solid coat from neck to her toes. And 48 candles later, the masochistic subject was grinning from ear to ear.

In men, the inner upper thigh, scrotum and penis are especially sensitive. It is virtually impossible to make a "penis mould" by totally coating the area. One trick, however, is to cover the penis in soft wax. And then sexually excite the man. As their girth and length grow, they continue to add smooth but not overly hot wax. The end effect is a reasonable facsimile. However, the man has to lose his erection to pull free without damage to the mould.

A wax massage is another sensual treat. It involves pouring a small amount of wax on the hand and rubbing it on the submissive. This is particularly effective in overly sensitive areas and gives the experience of sharing the heat.

Rapid Cooling

Ice is another interesting modifier to the activity—a little fire and ice. Use ice to cool wax rapidly and harden it. This allows the massively thick waxy build-up to cool quicker and allows for easier removal. The application of ice first to the skin before the addition of wax is also a particularly sadistic trick. The ice cools and numbs a particular region of the body. If followed immediately by a hot wax treatment, the intense reaction is at times overwhelming.

Another idea is to randomly alternate ice with hot wax; the subject realizes something impacting the skin. The sensation felt may not be expected, like assuming wax and then the numbing cold of ice, or the cold of ice followed by an unexpected flash of searing pain. When conditioning a slave or masochist, it is a very lovely mind fuck. The variations are endless, and only the deviousness and intellect of a specifically sadistic Dom can find their best patterns.

Wax Removal

Removing the wax can be as erotic and full of sensation as the actual waxing. It is another area where intimate touching and caressing occur. This is particularly true if trying to lift a formed image in a near-perfect state. The slow removal of the wax is often another form of torture for the subject who has not had a cream or plastic wrap applied. Again, the motivation is the art or the pain that drives the experience, which also goes with the removal.