Sophisticated and structured, METAL is a candle for strength, clarity, and the power of letting go. Rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Metal element represents the harvest and the ability to distinguish what is vital. In TCM, it is the element of Autumn, governed by the Lungs and Large Intestine. It is the guardian of our boundaries and our breath, helping us find certainty within the self.

METAL channels this energy through a crisp, refined fragrance that clears the mind and sharpens the focus. Notes of bright lime and mandarin are grounded by pink pepper and smoky tobacco, creating a structured scent that encourages mental fortitude and the grace to release what no longer serves you.

The Ritual: Light during planning sessions or when seeking the courage to release old patterns. As the flame burns, focus on deep, clear breaths, allowing the scent to provide a "gravitational pull" toward inner strength and structured peace.

Technical Profile:
Season: Autumn
Organs: Lungs & Large Intestine
Emotion: Strength & Fortitude (releasing grief)

Fragrance Notes:
Top: Lime, Mandarin
Middle: Bay Leaf, Pink Pepper, Tobacco
Base: Teakwood, Ho Wood, Vetiver, Chinese Cedar

100% natural, pure essential oils / Vegan & cruelty-free / Hand-poured in London

Brand

homework is a sensory studio rooted in balance — where design, nature, and heritage come together to create harmony in everyday rituals. Inspired by the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine, homework’s products are crafted to support well-being through scent, seasonality, and a deep respect for the natural world.

Drawing on elements like water, fire, wood, and earth, homework creates products in alignment with nature’s rhythms, using responsibly sourced ingredients and small-batch production methods.

Directions

The First Burn: Always allow your candle to burn until the wax has melted all the way to the edge of the glass (approx. 2-3 hours). This prevents "tunneling" and ensures an even burn.

Maintenance: Trim the wick to about 5mm before every light to ensure a clean, smoke-free burn. Once finished, the glass vessel and wood lid can be cleaned and repurposed.

Ingredients

100% Natural rapeseed & coconut wax blend. Natural essential oils and phthalate-free fragrances. Sustainable rapeseed and coconut wax, FSC-certified wood lid, cotton wick. Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime), Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin), Schinus Molle (Pink Pepper), Vetiveria Zizanoides (Vetiver), Chinese Cedarwood, Teakwood.

Delivery & Returns

United Kingdom - Free when your order is over £60
0kg - 20kg: £4.95. Tracked 48*
*Estimated at 2 working days once despatched

Europe
0kg - 0.5kg: £11.48. International 1st Class Signed For*
0.5kg - 1kg: £13.73. International 1st Class Signed For*
1kg - 1.5kg: £15.98. International 1st Class Signed For*
1.5kg - 2kg: £17.22. International 1st Class Signed For*
*All international tracked and signed parcels to Europe estimated at 3-5 working days once despatched.

Rest of the World
0kg - 0.5kg: £12.82. International 1st Class Signed For*
0.5kg - 1kg: £16.41. International 1st Class Signed For*
1kg - 1.5kg: £20. International 1st Class Signed For*
1.5kg - 2kg: £22.59. International 1st Class Signed For*
*All international tracked and signed parcels to the rest of the world estimated at 5-7 working days once despatched.

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