Element Candle

Natural candles rooted in traditional Chinese medicine, homework's element candles embody the natural world. Hand poured in the UK, these candles have a burn time of 35-40 hours and include natural essential oils and phthalate-free fragrances.

Metal: Wood, Citrus, Metal, Pepper

Top notes: Lime, Mandarin
Middle notes: Bay leaf, Pink Pepper, Tobacco
Base notes: Teakwood, Ho wood, Vetiver, Chinese Cedar

Wood: Smoke, Wood, Spice, Citrus

Top notes: Blood Orange, Hiba
Middle notes: Clove, Coriander
Base notes: Sandalwood, Patchouli, Amber, Cade, Chinese Cedar

Water: Citrus, Water, Wood, Spice

Top notes: Bergamot, Neroli, Petitgrain
Middle notes: Rain, Lotus, Caraway
Base notes: Chinese cedar

Fire: Smoke, Wood, Spice, Citrus

Top notes: Blood Orange, Hiba
Middle notes: Clove, Coriander
Base notes: Sandalwood, Patchouli, Amber, Cade, Chinese Cedar

Earth: Floral, Earth, Spice, Musk

Top notes: Fir needle, Elemi
Middle notes: Rose, Geranium, Cardamom, Clove Bud, Black Pepper
Base notes: Musk, Chinese cedar, Patchouli

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

Trim wick to 5mm before each use. Allow candle to burn to the edge on first use to prevent tunneling.

Ingredients

100% Natural rapeseed & coconut wax blend. Natural essential oils and phthalate-free fragrances.

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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