In recent months I have witnessed several really hot scenes with wax play, including a performance piece where the whole audience got up and added a layer of wax to the sub. It was oddly spiritual and communal.

I have some dusty old play candles in the back of my sensation play drawer, but every time I think to pull them out I remind myself how messy they are. I put down pads, but cleaning bits of wax out of crevasses and creases is up there with glitter being dumped all over the place. Has anyone mastered less disruptive wax? Are there any great cottage candle crafters I should be aware of?

Just me here, feeling super old school in leather with chains and wax.