Master Series Bound Goddess Wax Play Drip Candle – Black

The Master Series Bound Goddess is a wax play candle sculpted as a woman's torso wrapped in rope, cast here in glossy black. It's detailed enough to sit on a shelf as an ornament, but the blend underneath is made for dripping on skin: unscented, and with a low melting point of 118 to 122°F, so it pools and flows soon after you light it.

Setting up a first wax scene

Lay a towel or old sheet over the bed or floor before you light anything, since drips travel. Keep the candle well clear of curtains, paper and anything else that could catch. Test a few drops on your own forearm or thigh, then on a small patch of your partner's skin, and wait a minute in case of any reaction. XR suggests starting about three feet above the body. The longer the fall, the more the wax cools before it lands, so begin high and lower the candle only as your partner asks for more.

Why black wax

Black reads strongly against most skin tones and stays crisp in low light, which suits slow, deliberate patterns. Layering drops on one spot builds the heat up gradually. If you'd like a warmer colour, the red Bound Goddess is the same candle in red.

Limits to know

Keep wax on the outside of the body and away from eyes, hair and genital or other mucous membranes. Never leave a lit candle unattended. If you prefer wax that also glows, compare the Burning Heart blacklight candle set, though it melts at a higher temperature.

Specifications

• Brand: Master Series by XR
• Shape: rope-bound female torso
• Size: about 4.7 in high, 3.1 in wide, 2 in deep
• Wax: synthetic and microcrystalline wax blend with hydrogenated styrene and mineral oil
• Melting point: 118–122°F (48–50°C)
• Burn time: about 2–3 hours
• Scent: unscented
• Colour: black

Read our guide to safe BDSM before your first scene, or browse more Master Series gear.