Tallow candles were the common household candle for Europeans, and by the 13th century, candlemaking had become a guild craft in England and France. Beeswax candles were widely used for church ceremonies, but because they were expensive, few individuals other than the wealthy could afford to burn them in the home. It also emitted a pleasant sweet smell rather than the foul, acrid odor of tallow. Unlike animal-based tallow, beeswax burned pure and cleanly, without producing a smoky flame. A major improvement came in the Middle Ages, when beeswax candles were introduced in Europe. Most early Western cultures relied primarily on candles rendered from animal fat (tallow).
There are several Biblical references to candles, and the Emperor Constantine is reported to have called for the use of candles during an Easter service in the 4th century. Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights which centers on the lighting of candles, dates back to 165 B.C. It is also known that candles played an important role in early religious ceremonies. In Japan, candles were made of wax extracted from tree nuts, while in India, candle wax was made by boiling the fruit of the cinnamon tree. Early Chinese candles are said to have been molded in paper tubes, using rolled rice paper for the wick, and wax from an indigenous insect that was combined with seeds. Historians have found evidence that many other early civilizations developed wicked candles using waxes made from available plants and insects. The resulting candles were used to light their homes, to aid travelers at night, and in religious ceremonies. While the Egyptians were using wicked candles in 3,000 B.C., the ancient Romans are generally credited with developing the wicked candle before that time by dipping rolled papyrus repeatedly in melted tallow or beeswax. However, the rushlights had no wick like a true candle. The earliest use of candles is often attributed to the Ancient Egyptians, who made rushlights or torches by soaking the pithy core of reeds in melted animal fat. wax play candles are different than regular candles!)ĭiscuss the risks related to the scene with your partner as part of negotiation (i.e.Candles have been used as a source of light and to illuminate celebrations for more than 5,000 years, yet little is known about their origin.
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Learn how to play with the sensation type safelyīuy the right supplies (ex. If it's okay to leave them & if yes where What comes up for you as you notice the sensations? any thoughts, emotions, visuals?Įx.: inhaling as the wax is readied to drip, and exhaling as the drop fallsįavorites, curious, never tried, & hard limits Where do you feel the sensation most? does it also travel to other places in your body? Reflect on the sensations as they happen or as part of aftercare. Sensation Play can be a great mindfulness exercise!Īs you play with different sensations notice how they feel in your body. alternating with impact or incorporating D/s Sensation Play can also be combined with other types of play for a blended play scene
Warmup / Cooldown - while intensity may vary, bottoms may still want a warmup/cooldown - ask! Some may explore pain as part of Sensation Play, others may prefer other sensations - negotiate & chat intentions! Switch - a person who enjoys doing & receiving The roles in Sensation Play are much like Impact:īottom - the person receiving the sensations Some folks may even combine or alternate sensations in one scene! Preferences will be different for each person, and can change even for individuals. You may only like playing with one type of sensation, try out a variety, or switch it up depending on the partner/day/scene. Scenes may be anywhere from 10 minutes to an hour. SENSATION PLAY is a category of play that explores sensations, whether or not they cause pain, such as temperature, fluffy, scratching, hot wax, tickling, electric, etc.Īs always, this play is negotiated & consensual for all partners.
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