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[netflixus]

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[aesethewitch]

so how do you prefer candles to be then if theres too many addes ingredients? plain? soy wax?

So, I've got nothing against putting small amounts of herbs and oil or whatever on candles. It's when it's too much and dangerously applied that it becomes a fire hazard. Some vessels cannot be used for candles (teacups in general but especially antiques, narrow and thin glass jars, wine glasses unsealed terracotta, most wood -- all things I've seen made into candles, all superbly dangerous). Herbs bunched around a wick will catch fire. Oils are flammable. Essential oils are extremely flammable. You just gotta be careful.

Personally, I'll dress a candle in olive oil that's been infused with specific herbs for a particular purpose. I dab a very small amount and rub it in and then let it dry. I don't roll my candles in dry herbs or put them on top around the wick. I set them around the base or in a dish nearby. Sometimes, I'll carve into the wax. Symbols, words, names, sigils, whatever I need. Most typically, I do this for mourning candles, but I'll do it for cord cuttings and baneful work, too.

I burn candles in fire-safe dishes: cast iron bowls and plates, candle holders that are designed for candles, metal trays. Never glass. I burn them away from walls, dried flowers, and pet-accessible areas on stable surfaces. If using multiple, I keep them far apart from each other.

Fire is a wild, hungry element. It demands respect and logical thinking to keep it from going out of control. Even a tiny tealight is still fire. It will bite you if you let it.

[scuttling]

Wonderful Tonight

Fandom: Criminal Minds Pairings: Aaron Hotchner/Gender Neutral Reader Word Count: 948 Tags: Food and wine talk, implied sex/closed door Summary: A sweet, domestic blurb based on the prompt 'no electricity.' A/N: Two uses of the word 'she', but it's a song lyric and not representative of the reader's pronouns.

“It’s late in the evening… She’s wondering what clothes to wear.” You hum along as two voices—Eric Clapton’s, and Aaron’s—warmly drift through the kitchen like the steam from the wide noodles he’s boiling on the stove. While you whisk together the ingredients for the sauce, rich, flavorful things like peanut butter and ginger and sesame oil, you sway your hips as if dancing, light and carefree.

Both of you are clad in loungewear, clothes so comfortable and worn you never let anyone see you in them but each other; his t-shirt is visibly threadbare, with a frayed neckline and a faded 10th Annual Fairfax County Charity 5k banner across the chest, and when you pass behind him to grab the soy sauce you press your lips to his shoulder just to feel its softness.

You add the soy sauce to your mixture—two kinds, dark and light, a perfect balance—along with minced garlic, and you smile when he turns to grab the colander and brushes his hand against the small of your back.

“And then she asks me, ‘Do I look all right?’ And I say, ‘Yes, you look wonderful tonight.’” The line is punctuated with a kiss on your cheek, something soft and easy, and then he drains the noodles, adds them to your bowl of sauce so you can toss everything together. The mixture turns them a pale orange, and you pour the finished product into two bowls, stick chopsticks into the mountains of the fragrant food; with a drizzle of chili oil and a sprinkle of chopped scallions, you are ready to move to the dining room, where candles and white wine and the rest of the record await you.

You’ve just set the bowls down on the table when the power goes out unceremoniously and the apartment is plunged into darkness. The record stops, the blissfully cool central air conditioning whirs to a halt, and Aaron looks over at you from between the two candlesticks with a look that just screams, it figures.

Your first date night in almost a month, due to his cases and your schedule and Jack’s boatload of summer activities, and it’s ruined in less than a second. 

“I’ll check the breaker,” he says with a sigh, and you grab a couple more candles from the sideboard drawer and take them to the living room, the bathroom, the bedroom. It becomes apparent, as you cross the apartment, that the problem isn’t the breaker; when you pass by the windows, you can see through the gauzy curtains that the whole complex is dark, streetlights included. Neighbors open their windows, probably an attempt at catching the evening breeze, and you do the same before meeting Aaron back in the dining room, where he stands with his hands on his hips. 

“It’s fine. We can eat in the candlelight; it’s romantic,” you murmur, wrapping your arms around his waist, and he moves a hand to your cheek and leans in for a kiss. You can tell he’s not thrilled about it, always hates when things don’t go according to plan, but you’ll do anything to salvage the evening, and you know he will too. “Let’s move to the living room. It’s cooler now that the windows are open.” 

He arches a brow, but picks up the candlesticks and carefully carries them in while you dust off your rusty server talents and transfer the food and wine. You sit beside each other on the sofa, not across from each other as you would have at the table, but it means you can press your elbow against his thigh, take a noodle from his chopsticks just as he tips his head back to eat it, make him laugh like he hasn’t in weeks, so it’s all worth it in the end.

You’re halfway through your bowl when you get the bright idea to take out your phone and pull up the music app, to pick up where you left off and listen to something other than the chew and slurp of Thai peanut noodles and chilly sauvignon blanc. 

The bowls—and the wine bottle—sit empty on the table, the candles burned down low by the time the album cycles back to the original song, and now when you sway along, it’s with your body snugly in Aaron’s arms. He leans in for a kiss that tastes like ginger and peanuts, one you lengthen, deepen, a hand in his hair, and it’s an unspoken signal; you separate, carry your dishes into the kitchen and then walk around the apartment, blowing out the candles as you leave each room for the night. You make your way to bed, shedding your comfortable clothes, prepared to fill the rest of the evening the best way the two of you know how. 

Some time later, as you rest your cheek against his chest and yawn, sleepy and warm from such a perfect, if unexpected evening, he smooths his hand over your throat and tilts your chin to press a sweet, passionate kiss to your lips. 

He says all he needs to with that one kiss, but you curl your arms around him and smile against him as you ask for just one more. He looks so handsome in the flickering light of the candles, all dark, smoldering eyes and bare skin and striking features, and you let your kisses carry you away. 

By the time you close your eyes, pleasantly satisfied and ready to sleep, the evening’s soundtrack is the last thing on your mind, but as Aaron blows out the final candle and presses himself against your back, he whispers softly in your ear:

“Oh, my darling, you were wonderful tonight.”

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[celamoon]

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[litrituals]

Charmed Soy Candle with a Wooden Wick

Top: Sweet mandarin & incense

Middle: Balsamic & myrrh resin

Base: Cedar wood, frankincense & powdery musk

[take-taker-taken]

Taker smut time as The List continues, this time with wax play (also please see safety notes at the end)…

The List - Wax Play

You open the bedroom door to be met with dozens of flickering candles, set in clusters around the room - the bed is turned down… all the way back, actually, you notice and there’s some kind of pastel-coloured translucent sheet laid out on it but in the low light you can’t tell exactly what it is.

“What’s the occasion?” You ask, leaning back against him and wriggling slightly as his strong arms wrap around you.

“You wanted to try playing with hot wax didn’t you, little girl?”

Your head falls back against his chest as you try to look up at him, instantly feeling your stomach flip at the thought of a scene. “That’s a lot of wax…”

He strokes a finger over your exposed throat and then dips his head and bites the side of your neck before saying, “It’s not all to use on you. Regular candles aren’t always safe to use for this. They melt at a much higher temperature - I’ll be using the soy wax.”

As your eyes have adjusted to the dim light you now find that you can make out some colours… there’s a lot of black and purple and how do you just know that those are the ones he’s going to use. You really have no idea what this is going to feel like, but you’re incredibly excited by the prospect and turn around in his arms and smile up at him.

“Where do you want me?” You ask playfully, stroking your hands from his shoulders down to his hands.

His demeanour changes slightly and he holds himself straighter as he pushes you gently away from him. “I want you naked, on your knees right there, waiting quietly until I come back.”

Your stomach flips at the quiet but firm order and you drop your gaze and reply, “Yes, sir.”

He waits while you strip out of your clothes and sink to your knees and then takes some time to correct your posture to his liking. He gently pushes against your lower back while simultaneously urging your shoulders back until you’re ramrod straight. Next, he nudges your ankle with his foot, a silent command to pull it under yourself properly.

“Gonna do a whole scene with you about positions and posture,” he says quietly in a tone tinged with humour and you bite your lip as you look up at him.

“I’m sorry, sir - I’ll try harder.” You really mean it, too.

He strokes over your hair and smiles. “Don’t worry little girl, it’ll be fun; lots of opportunity for correction.”

You smile back, amazed briefly at how you now, for the most part at least, feel at peace with your desires. He turns and leaves and you take the time to look around the room properly, noticing that some candles sit in traditional holders while other flames dance from slightly larger containers that you can’t quite make out now that you’re lower down. The space is warm to the point where you don’t feel cold despite your nudity and that’s largely down to the sheer volume of candles that he’s employed.

You’re not sure how long you’re alone for, but when he returns his hair is tied back, he’s changed into a sleeveless t-shirt and he’s holding a small black box. Your eyes rove hungrily over his arms - you adore everything about him of course… but especially his arms. He takes a seat in the easy chair in the corner and looks you over, a slight frown coming to his face.

“I didn’t adjust your posture for fun, little girl - smarten it up.”

Now that it’s been highlighted, you realise that you’re slouching and leaning slightly to one side from where you were looking all around the room. You quickly do your best to recreate the position that he put you in earlier and feel relieved when he gives a small nod.

“Seems like you really do need a little bit of learning time on that, doesn’t it?” He says, referring to his earlier comment about a scene based around positions.

“Yes sir,” you reply softly, hoping he’s not too cross with you.

“We’ll talk about that later,” he says. “Now, I need to cover a couple of things with you. Like always, I’m going to start slow and if you don’t like what you’re feeling then you tell me.”

You nod - he says this every time you try something new and at this point it makes you want to roll your eyes but deep down you know it’s because he’s responsible. What he says next though, does take you by surprise.

“Once the wax has gone on and dried, it’s gonna have to come off again. I’ll be able to use my hands but I think it would add to the atmosphere if I use this.” So saying, he opens the small black box and takes out an ornate-looking knife. “I wanted to check with you first rather than spring it on you when you might be a little spaced out.”

“Is it sharp?” You ask, reaching a hand out and then drawing it quickly back again as you realise he might not want you to touch.

“It’s sharp enough,” he says. “I’ll be careful and if you don’t like it, just say the word.”

You have a picture in your mind’s eye of you laid out on the bed, him above you with the blade pressed to your skin and it makes you shiver in the best way.

“I’d like you to use it. Please, sir.” You tag the honorific quickly on to the end so that he won’t scold you for forgetting.

A smile pulls at the corner of his mouth and he stands up, handing you a hair tie from his pocket. “Clip it up, as well - make sure it’s all off your neck and then I want you face down on the bed.”

As you get on to the bed you realise that the pastel-coloured sheet was a shower curtain and you do your best to settle carefully into position so as not to rumple it too much. He steps up alongside you and strokes a large hand down your back.

“I’m going to start small,” he comments and then you gasp and flinch as your back feels peppered with spikes. “How was that?”

You take a moment to consider. “I’m not sure, sir… it faded really fast.”

“A little more, then.” There’s a note of humour in his voice and before he’s even finished speaking there’s the sharp, hot pain again - stronger this time - and you hiss and arch your back. “Looks like you enjoyed that, little girl.”

You let out an affirmative little whimper as the initial sharp burn dulls to a comforting warmth and then with a roll of your shoulders confess, “It doesn’t hurt as much as I thought it would.”

“I can make it hurt a bit more,” He says, stroking a hand over your butt. “The closer the wax is to your skin when I drop it, the more painful it’ll be.”

“Please, sir…?” Your eyes are closed, you feel safe and an aroused warmth is spreading through you. Sometimes you want to film the two of you together so that you can see him from other angles - really learn how he reacts to your playtime.

“Seeing as you said ‘please’,” He comments and then you feel a line of fire down your spine that seems to go on and on, making you cry out quietly for its duration.

The feeling takes longer to fade this time and you pant softly but haven’t quite recovered when it happens again and then a third time has your hands twisting into the sheet as your cries become louder.

“Remember your colours,” He says quietly and you take instant comfort in the words. You don’t actually feel the need to call, but it always makes you feel protected - that little reminder that he’s looking out for you. The next few minutes are back to peppering little darts of heat all over and you start to wonder whether there’s any untouched skin left on your back.

“Want me to take a picture of this?” He asks suddenly and your eyes open. “Otherwise you won’t get to see it.”

“Yes, sir - please,” You answer eagerly and you see him set a purple candle down carefully and then hear a cupboard open and close.

“Keep still now,” He says and then there’s a flash followed by the click and whir of a Polaroid camera. He snaps a few shots and then his hand engulfs the back of your head, nails scratching gently over your scalp. You moan and push back against his hand as you moan happily from the contact.

“Ready to turn over, little girl? Give me a fresh canvas to work with?”

With an eager little sound you roll over and reposition yourself, arms stretched out to either side like a sacrifice - it feels apposite in the current atmosphere. He hums low in appreciation and then climbs on to the bed and kneels astride you, stroking over your skin with his fingertips. You bite your lip against a squeal as he brushes across your ticklish underarms and then let out a moan as he pinches lightly at your nipples, teasing them into tight, proud peaks.

“Gonna cover these in a little while… it’ll hurt, though.” He leans down and kisses you, teasing your lips apart as his body covers yours, his clothes rough against your skin. He breaks the kiss and then speaks softly against your lips. “Think you can stand the pain for me?”

You nod as best you can and whisper back, “Yes, sir… I like it.”

“Mm, I know you do.” He kneels back up and traces your lips with two fingers, smirking down at you as your tongue darts out to lick over the digits. “My little pain slut.” He gives a final quick pinch to each nipple and then climbs off you, crossing to the set of drawers and picking up a fresh candle. Returning to stand beside the bed he contemplates you for a moment and his close scrutiny has you spreading your thighs, just a little.

“I don’t want it to splash while you’re face up, so I’m going to hold the candle nice and close. If it gets too much then you know what to do.”

You wriggle slightly in your impatience but nod your agreement before looking up at him pleadingly. “Please, sir… please keep going.”

He smirks again and tilts the candle ever so slightly, gaze flicking between his target and the pool of wax. Your eyes are riveted on the dancing flame and then he finally tips it all the way and you hiss as the hot liquid lands on your shoulder and dribbles down before solidifying. He mirrors the action on the opposite shoulder and then moves the candle, trickling a hot line across your collar bone and down underneath your breasts and then back up to join with the original splash.

Your chest rises and falls with increasing speed as he swaps out to a black candle which he holds close to your stomach and then tips in a messy pool on to your skin. It’s the first time he’s used such a large amount in one place and with a pained gasp you start to lift yourself up only to be met with a heavy hand on your sternum and he pushes you back down.

“Keep still, little girl. Nice and still and take it for me, like a good little pain slut…”

You feel a rush of moisture at him stepping up the domineering attitude and settle back with whimper as he picks up yet another candle and does the same thing again. It’s less of a shock this time and although you cry out, you don’t move and so he sets the candle back down and then rewards you with a kiss.

“There’s my obedient girl. You ready for the finale?”

“Yes, sir.” You nod and grip handfuls of the sheet as he moves away, wishing that you knew exactly what he was planning. The patches of heat on your stomach haven’t dissipated yet but it’s a delicious gentle burn and your hips roll involuntarily.

He comes back over and is holding two tiny white jugs - at least, they look tiny his in huge hands; the image would probably be funny if you weren’t otherwise distracted. He stands over you and indicates the two containers.

“D’you want one at a time little girl, or both together?”

“Both together, sir - please.” You’re not sure why you answer that way, or so quickly, but it seems to please him and he nods.

“Stay nice and still for a second - wouldn’t want to spill them,” He says with a wink and a small huff of laughter at his own joke before climbing carefully on to the bed and straddling you again. He settles some of his weight on your hips and you’re fairly sure it’s intentional. “Ready?”

“So ready,” You breathe out and then the breath gives way to a scream as he takes you at your word and up-ends the vessels right above your breasts. Melted wax gushes from the spouts in thick, heavy streams and he criss-crosses them once or twice, mixing up the colours before dropping them, empty, on to the cover sheet. Instinctively you try to sit up but he’s already leaned forward and captured your wrists in his hands and is pinning you to the bed.

“Such a brave girl,” He says quietly as he watches you thrash beneath him. “I know it hurts baby but that was so good - so proud of you, taking all that for me.”

As the initial shock and pain fades, the feeling of his physically overpowering you comes to the fore and you moan and push against his weight. He laughs at your attempts, low and devious, before giving you a quick kiss.

“We’re not done yet, little girl - it’s time to take that wax off.” He releases his hold and rolls off the bed, collecting the empty jugs and setting them to one side.

“Please will you take a picture first, sir?”

He smiles and nods, fetching the camera and snapping a couple more photos, flapping each one in the air before putting them down out of harm’s way to develop. When he turns back around he’s holding the knife and your heart skips a beat as he advances.

“Still OK?” He asks quietly and you smile and nod.

“Green, sir.”

Bending over you, he drags the tip of the knife gently across your skin until he reaches a patch of wax on your stomach. He taps on the hardened patch a few times and then works the edge of the blade against the wax; you almost don’t dare breathe as you feel the cool steel rocking against your skin. The feeling as the patch is broken free is strangely pleasing and without thinking you move your hand to touch the newly-uncovered skin.

“Ah ah!” His voice is loud and he catches your hand in his own. You lift your head to find him looking down at you with what’s almost a glare and you bite your lip.

“Careful while I’m using this, little girl.” He indicates the knife and you nod contritely.

“Sorry, sir; I didn’t think. I just - I wanted to see if the skin was hot under the wax.”

His expression softens and he guides your hand back to your stomach. “It is,” He says. “Probably not on your back anymore but the wax was thicker here.”

Curiosity sated, you move your hand back out to the side and he resumes work to remove the wax from your stomach and shoulders before urging you to turn over. You look down questioningly at your boobs but he just throws you a smirk. “Saving the best ‘til last, little girl.”

The feeling of the blade scraping across your back is wonderful and you hear the small drops of dried wax hitting the protective sheet with a sound like gentle rainfall. After a while of working with the knife he runs a hand across your back, dislodging loose specks - you’re practically purring at the treatment and then he lands a couple of hard smacks on your backside, making you giggle and squeal.

“Back over, little girl - you know what comes next.” Once you’re on your back again he straddles you one final time and covers your breasts with his huge hands and squeezes. The wax gives way and he brushes large chunks off to each side and then picks up the knife again. With a devious smile he holds the blade to your throat and watches as your pupils blow wide and you lick your lips.

“Oh, you like that, huh?” He strokes the blade gently down to your boobs, working it against the remaining wax. “Maybe I should work something like that into a scene,” He adds as he flicks off a few more pieces and tweaks a nipple with his free hand. “What do you think? I could kidnap you off the street at knifepoint… throw you into my truck and make you do all kinds of things…”

You whine in the back of your throat. “Oh god, yes please sir!” He laughs low and it sends shivers through you.

“Mmm, dirty little girl,” He says and leans down and kisses you. “We’ll talk about that another time.”

He places the knife carefully to one side and then stands up, giving you a brush down with his hands before urging you to sit up whereupon he brushes you down again and then lifts you into his arms and carries you to the bathroom, setting you gently down on to the tiles.

“Get a shower started while I go clean up,” He says, stroking a thumb over your cheek.

“Then can we talk about you kidnapping me?” You say with big eyes, catching him around the waist.

“Not tonight,” He says. “I’ve got other plans for you tonight, little girl. One of which involves holding you up against the shower wall and fucking you until you see stars. So get that shower started…”

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NOTES.

If you’re going to do wax play, then for the love of all that shines use a drop sheet - unless you especially want your sheets / carpets / floors ruined.

I wrote this to have eleventy-billion candles around the room… this actually isn’t very smart. Fire is dangerous and caution should be practiced at all times.

General all-purpose / household candles often aren’t really suited to wax play due to the higher melting point, or chemicals that might be in them - if you’re starting out then you should probably avoid.

Dropping wax from a height means it can splash so be mindful of the recipient’s eyes.

Didn’t write it into this scene but if you’re layering wax on, bear in mind that the skin will keep heating underneath it and burns can occur so again, exercise caution.

You might have seen / read stuff where the Dominant uses a flogger to ‘whip’ the dried wax off… yeah - that’s a brilliant way to ruin a flogger. Removing it in the shower? Excellent way to block your drains. Most of it will come off with gentle encouragement from fingers but in a pinch for any stubborn bits - reach for a plastic card i.e. credit card. Blades can of course be used but again - safety first and for goodness sake be careful!

If you’re thinking of doing wax play in a hotel… be aware that candles can raise a room’s temperature quite significantly, even if there are only a few. Concentration of heat, plus any smoke from extinguished candles could lead to the hotel’s fire alarm being triggered. I suppose whether you care about this or not depends on your tolerance for embarassment and how you feel about inconveniencing an entire building.

[somediyprojects]

DIY Teacup Candles

Project by Kate Pruitt:

if you’re like us you probably have a surplus of cute cups and bowls sitting around the house, and maybe would like to refresh them. these teacup candles are super easy to make and would be nice little handmade gifts for the upcoming holidays…if you can bear to part with your treasures!

Kate’s Teacup Candles:

What You’ll Need

1. teacup (saucer optional) – i found most of these at a thrift store 2. wax (i used microwaveable soy wax from a craft store, but they sell all kinds) 3. candle wicks (at least 1″ taller than your cup) 4. candle scent or dye (optional) 5. microwaveable container 6. hot glue gun 7. thermometer

Directions:

1. Clean your cup and saucer thoroughly and dry completely 2. Place your wick in the center of your cup and glue the base down with a dab of hot glue. You can also purchase sticky wax for this step, but glue works fine. 3. Heat wax and add in dye or scent according to package directions. Pour into container. You can gently adjust the wick to make sure it is straight after you poor the wax in.

4. Let sit until the wax is cool and solid 5. Trim wick down to 1/4″.

FIN!

[amityalvarez]

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Designing your candle is a simple yet rewarding process. You can grab your own candle-making kits online or at the nearest available store.

Start by choosing your base wax—soy wax is popular for its clean burn and environmental friendliness.

Next, select your scent; essential oils can add a therapeutic dimension to your candle, whether you're seeking relaxation, an energy boost, or a memory trigger.

Finally, choose your colour and container, keeping in mind the decor of the space where the candle will be used.

Tips for Designing Your Candle

When creating your candle, consider the mood you want to evoke. For relaxation, lavender or chamomile scents are perfect; for a refreshing atmosphere, citrus or mint may be ideal. Think about the colour psychology—soft blues and greens for calm, vibrant reds and oranges for energy. And remember, the container is part of the experience; select one that complements your space and can be repurposed later.

The Added Value of Essential Oils in Candles

Synergy Between Candles and Essential Oils

Candles infused with essential oils do more than just smell good; they offer therapeutic benefits that can enhance your wellbeing. The right blend can aid in stress relief, improve sleep quality, and even boost your mood. This synergy between the visual and olfactory senses can transform any room into a haven of peace or a vibrant space of energy and creativity.

Best Essential Oils for Candles

For those seeking relaxation, lavender and chamomile are unmatched. Peppermint and eucalyptus can clear your mind and invigorate your senses. For a cosy, comforting atmosphere, vanilla and cinnamon are perfect. Incorporating these oils into your custom-designed candles ensures a product that's not only beautiful to look at but also beneficial to your well-being.

The world of candles offers an endless spectrum of possibilities, from exploring the exquisite offerings of top candle brands to diving into the creative process of designing your candles online.

Whether you're drawn to the artisanal charm of established brands or the personalized touch of a custom-made candle, there's a perfect candle out there for every space, mood, and occasion.

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How to make candles

Making candles at home can be a fun and rewarding DIY project. Here's a basic guide to get you started:

1. Gather Your Supplies:

You'll need wax (such as soy wax, beeswax, or paraffin wax), candle wicks, containers (such as jars or tins), a double boiler or melting pot, a thermometer, fragrance oils or essential oils (optional), colorants (optional), and a stirring utensil.

2. Prepare Your Containers:

Clean and dry your containers thoroughly before you begin. If you're using jars or tins, make sure they are heat-resistant and can withstand the temperature of melted wax.

3. Melt the Wax:

Use a double boiler or melting pot to melt the wax over low to medium heat. If you're using soy wax or beeswax, heat the wax to around 160-180°F (71-82°C). If you're using paraffin wax, heat it to around 170-180°F (77-82°C). Use a thermometer to monitor the temperature and avoid overheating the wax.

4. Add Fragrance and Color (Optional):

Once the wax is fully melted, you can add fragrance oils or essential oils to scent your candles. Start with a small amount and adjust to your preference. You can also add colorants to tint the wax if desired. Stir the fragrance oils and colorants into the melted wax until well combined.

5. Attach the Wick:

While the wax is still liquid, dip the metal base of the candle wick into the melted wax and then press it firmly onto the bottom center of your container. Allow the wax to cool and harden, securing the wick in place.

6. Pour the Wax:

Carefully pour the melted wax into your prepared containers, leaving some space at the top. Make sure the wick stays centered as you pour. If necessary, use a wick holder or pencil to keep the wick upright.

7. Allow to Cool and Set:

Let the candles cool and harden completely at room temperature. This can take several hours, depending on the size of your candles and the type of wax used. Avoid moving or disturbing the candles while they're cooling to prevent uneven surfaces or air bubbles.

8. Trim the Wick:

Once the candles have cooled and hardened, trim the wick to about ¼ inch (0.6 cm) above the surface of the wax. This will help ensure a clean, even burn when you light the candle.

9. Enjoy Your Homemade Candle:

Your candles are now ready to use! Light them up and enjoy the warm glow and lovely scent of your handmade creations. Be sure to follow safety precautions when burning candles, such as keeping them away from flammable materials and never leaving them unattended.

Experiment with different wax types, fragrances, colors, and container styles to create unique candles that suit your preferences and style. With practice and creativity, you can make beautiful homemade candles to enjoy or give as gifts to friends and family.

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I can't believe I'm saying this, but she's probably not pricing her candles high enough if they really are soy based like I thought she said before.

I know, I know...ignore C, but when you posted her post, that was my first thought.

I have no idea. How much are candles supposed to be priced?

[whatchamarkallit]

There's a candle shop called WeMakeQandle that specializes in VTuber themed candles! They're soy based and safe to burn around (most) pets :D

They ALSO have a very adorable mascot girl ^A^ I love her sooooo much!

[faunandfableco]

The shade of a city born out of nostalgia and melancholy, hidden at the bottom of the ocean. Emet-Selch's once-glorious home: black saltwater washing over cool mentha leaf and dark, heavy musk, with a sheen of cold steel as the memory of light shines out of thousands of windows.

Each candle is 7 fluid ounces and made of 100% soy wax. Glitter on top is plant-based and biodegradable. Etsy link!

[dnd-apothecary]

Shop Update: July 2022

Hello my lovely tumbles!

I am going to focus on getting some certifications and stepping back from the shop for the time being while I work on that. However, the shop will still be running, as Soap Mom and Soap Dad will be taking over.

As I handled the wax products, I have discontinued them all except for the 4 oz soy wax candle in the steel tin, and I have enough supplies to make 25 of those candles. After that, all wax based products officially retire when those sell out.

Soap Mom @dndmomquotes will still make soaps, rollers, body butters, and whatever her current ADHD hyperfocus is.

I will still run this tumblr, and will occasionally post shop related items, but I will also be focusing on other dnd content from our community, as well as the occasional update about how certs are going.

I am really excited to learn some new skills and I hope that you all will stick with DnD Apothecary shop in the future.

As I have only 25 candles left, there is a 25% off the candle in the shop. It should apply the code automatically, but if it doesn't, use code WAXPLS at checkout.

[safetycar-restart]

Just wondering what your thoughts on wax play are? I did a bit of research for my own fic recently and discovered there are specific candles (usually soy based) where the wax burns at a lower temperature then turns into massage oil. How d'you think the drivers you write for would react to the idea of it? I think it could be something a dom and a sub could really get into as a main activity in a scene or as a 'come down' activity and something to relax to.

Okay so I actually had to look this up because I had never heard of candles that do that and now I am obsessed?? This is just incredible I love it so much?? So, I have a few ideas for different drivers/AUs so I'm gonna write a little bit about each of my ideas and then you guys can request more or send your own ideas :))

PIERRE:

So when I went on my candle deep dive (which really was a deep dive by the way) I discovered that some of those types of candles can actually be used as a moisturiser? So they have a very low melting point and then you can even choose one that has anti-inflammatory properties and what not.

So I'm thinking, using a candle like that for a very light scene with Pierre the day after you did an intense pain play scene? So then, Pierre submits (and he already loves wax play), and instead of normal wax play, because his skin is far too sensitive and raw for normal wax play, you use on of those candles so it can actually help heal Pierre's skin at the same time.

Of course Pierre is in actual heaven, already so relaxed from the pain play the day before, and now he feels so good because he's getting to submit again and he's getting care of.

POLY!PIARLES:

So we've said that Charles doesnt like pain play, and you will sometimes Dom Pierre and do intense scenes without Charles and then Charles will just join afterwards for some cuddles and to help with aftercare.

However, I think Charles would be really intrigued when he sees the aftermath of waxplay? And he kind of wants to try, but he's a soft little bunny, he doesnt want to be burnt.

Pierre suggests these candles, because they're not as hot and then of course your little bunny gets a nice massage afterwards and it's the best thing ever.

LEWIS:

We dont often talk about sub!lewis, but I think lewis really wants to be looked after? Lewis just... when he submits he doesn't want to be used or degraded or even fucked. He just wants someone else to take care of him properly.

So something like this is absolutely perfect for him.

MAX:

Particularly when combined with feminisation, this is so good for Max because he loves feeling pretty and cared for. He always wants soft things, to submit but to feel all safe and warm.

And absolutely your pretty girl deserves a nice massage in cute pink panties.

[wind-sage-serin]

Meal that we made yesterday. Usually we reserve it for Sunday, but since our schedule was wacky I decided to switch Saturday with Sunday. Usually I cook it while burning incense and a candle at our in-home altar, then I go and break bread after prayer with our partner sys, then we have our meal.

Recipe is absolutely not vegan, apologies. There is chicken in this, but you can probably do replacement with vegetable broth and more veggies and spices.

What’s in this:

1 can of white chunk chicken

3 packets of maruchan ramen noodles

2 green onions

Chicken broth stock

Water

Chili powder

Pepper

Pink salt

Red pepper flakes

Ginger

Garlic

Teriyaki sauce

Soy sauce

Maruchan ramen powder packet

This requires a pot for noodles, a pan for the chicken, and a pot for the broth. Usually I cook the ramen and then put the noodles into the bowls, then reuse the pot for the broth.

The chicken is marinated with the teriyaki sauce, chili powder, pepper, and ramen powder. The garlic, ginger, soy sauce, water, salt, red chili flakes, and chicken broth form the soup base. Chop the green onions and put them in, followed by the chicken, then pour the broth over the dish with a fine strainer to catch the chunks of garlic and ginger.

Tonight I’m gonna be taking a leaf from @knightofhylia-sageofthetriforce and offering the rice I’m going to be using for broccoli steak rice. He said it was how it is done in Shinto practice, which many practices of Hyrule bear heavy basis from.

Blessings to you all!!