MARTHA STEWART'S DUNGEON

Hello. I'm Martha Stewart. As you must know, the BDSM world is not just for leather aficionados. And as you also know, the holidays are just around the corner. It's the perfect time to show your devotion to your Masters and Mistresses or to reward your cherished subs and slaves. On today's show I will show you some of my favorite handmade tools and toys. Let's step into my dungeon. There's no reason for a dungeon to be dark and dank. As you can see, my dungeon is nice and cozy, decorated with simple country charm. The spanking bench's hand-made quilted cover easily comes off and can be machine washed. These quilted shackles are completely washable as well - I used a pair of old socks and some quilting material to make them. And they are so comfortable. .. as my slave Josh could tell you if he wasn't wearing a matching sensory deprivation hood lined with soft lambs' wool imported from Tibet.

I made the St Andrew's cross from two planks from an old barn I had torn down to make room for my new Everything Martha store. The shingles from that same barn created this lovely set of paddling gloves. The wood shingles are carefully sanded and painted in country blue and dusty rose before being set in a faux fur surrounding. I've used faux mink, fox, and rabbit for these ones. I will show you a few
of my favorite handmade toys before introducing a very special guest.

I bought a standard flogger and decoupage the handle. It's far more attractive and less intimidating to a new sub. Of course the simplest project is the homemade candles that illuminate my dungeon. Watch any episode of my show and you'll see how I make all of my candles. Or buy my book, Candle Making with Martha. Autographed editions are available at Everything Martha.

Now I want to introduce you to Arnie Mickelmeyer, my personal Paddle
maker. Arnie, I just love the personal touch you add to all of your
hand-made wooden paddles. What are you going to show us today?

Well, Martha, as you know, a lot of Doms out there would like to leave
their mark on their pet, but they don't want to mess with tattoos or
brands. Here's my solution: monogrammed paddles. With every slap of
this paddle the bottom will know whom he or she belongs to. If you
really want to impress that special someone, take your jigsaw and
after carefully blocking out the letters on the paddle, carefully saw
the letters out and you have a personalized paddle. Here's one I just
finished.

Why it says Martha! How thoughtful! Merry Christmas

Homemaking Goddess. Well, while I see how well my new paddle works,
we'll take a commercial break. Bend over Arnie! While we're on the
subject of paddles, I thought I would show you a great way to protect
these erotic discipline tools. Paddle covers can add a touch of
vanilla to an otherwise spicy relationship. They're easy to make, just
a thin sheet of fiberfill sewn between two pieces of muslin fabric. I
prefer a floral print. A great addition is to sew buttons or beads on
to the cover; or to add metal pellets before you sew up the paddle
cover, sort of like filling a bean bag.

Either way, your bottom won't soon forget the TLC you've shown by
creating these protective covers for your favorite toys, that is, if
you want to keep the cover on while you use the paddle!

A variation is to create smaller covers for your riding crops.

The holidays mean it's time for another Christmas play party. Before
my guests arrive, take a look at what I've done. The tables are decked
with lovely human centerpieces that also act as hors d'oeuvres
holders. My favorite is the slave skewered with the sausage and cheese
bites. Those trees aren't really trees, but subs! They are just
beautiful wrapped in green saran wrap, garland, fresh cut evergreen
boughs, and lights - and I sewed the ornaments on them myself!

Do make sure you take the necessary precautions before you skillfully
sew tinsel and ornaments on to anyone. It would be awful if one of
your cherished slaves got lead poisoning from some cheap ornaments
made in China. That's why I also suggest that you don't buy ornaments
that don't have the Martha seal of approval... available via my
catalogue, my Everything Martha store, or at your local K-Mart. The
plastic wrap should be high quality; colored shrink wrap is extremely
hard to find in holiday colors, which is why I have opted for the
common kitchen alternative. You will also want to make sure the
Christmas tree subs are secured upright ... there's nothing worse than
a sub who enters subspace while wrapped and causes a commotion when
they fall over.

Come with me to see what I've done outside . Please keep in mind that
this is faux snow...a combination of white Christmas tree flocking and
shiny cellophane snow. I would never have my slaves and switches out
here dressed up like Santa and his reindeer for hours on end in real
snow! Really, I don't know why Santa doesn't wear leather chaps and a
motorcycle jacket more often! Santa, don't whip Vixen too much; she
needs to stay standing till my party is over! Blitzen, your tail is
slipping out! I want to hear your bells ... Santa, whip them all
soundly! Much better! Ah, I see my guests are arriving. I hope to see
you next week when I show you how to build your own designer cages and
show you what you can do with all that leftover holiday fruitcake!

For now, I'm Mistress Martha Stewart. Goodbye!