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Protocol 3A

Protocol 3A

Cade, Black Suede, Dark Woods, and Peat

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Insidious
Made for Dystopian Fiction

Order beneath the surface. Comfort with an edge you can't quite name. This is the quiet authority of a world that demands compliance, where elegance masks control and every pleasant note carries the weight of something held in check. For surveillance states, corporate dystopias, societies built on beautiful lies - darkness that watches without making a sound.

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The Handmade's Tale

The Handmade's Tale

by Margaret Atwood (1985)

America falls. What replaces it sorts women by function: wives, servants, breeders. Offred is a Handmaid, named after the Commander who owns her. Atwood refused to include anything in the novel that hadn't already happened somewhere in history. That's the part that stays with you.

Vox

Vox

by Christina Dalcher (2018)

Women are limited to one hundred words per day. An electric counter on the wrist enforces it. Dr Jean McClellan, a neurolinguist, watched it happen and said nothing. Now her daughter is growing up in a country where girls are no longer taught to read. Orwell meets Atwood, set in an America one bad election away from the page.

The Memory Police

The Memory Police

by Yoko Ogawa (2019)

Objects disappear from an island. First birds. Then roses. Then ribbons. The residents forget they ever existed, and the Memory Police ensure no one holds on. A novelist hides her editor in a secret room because he still remembers. Originally published in Japan in 1994, it reached English readers 25 years later and lost nothing in the wait.

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Cade: Smoky, tarry, almost medicinal. Cade is burnt juniper pushed past the point of comfort, stripped back to something raw and industrial. It sits at the front of this blend because dystopian fiction never opens gently.

Black Suede: Soft, muted, slightly mineral. Less aggressive than leather but more controlled, with a dryness that absorbs everything around it. It rounds the smoke of the cade without adding any warmth. Compliant by design.

Dark Woods: Dense, resinous, damp. Not the clean cedar of a furniture shop but something untended and overgrown, full of bark and moss and rot. It pulls the blend away from the synthetic and into something the regime hasn't managed to flatten yet.

Peat: Wet, earthy, ancient. Peat smells like ground that's been compressed for centuries, rich and heavy and slightly sour. It anchors everything above it in soil and decay, the bottom layer of a world that's been built on something it refuses to look at.

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Packaging height: 14cm
Packaging Width: 10cm
Net weight: ~100 g
Scent Time: 8-12 hours per cube
Wax Type: Coconut

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1 x Box with 6 cubes

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Warning: May cause an allergic skin reaction. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Avoid release to the environment. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice. Dispose of contents/container to approved disposal site, in accordance with local regulations. Contains Cashmeran, Methyl atrarate and (Z)-3,4,5,6,6-Pentame thylhept-3-en-2-one (Koavone). May produce an allergic reaction.

Safety Data Sheets can be provided upon request.

Your Questions Answered

local_shipping How long does shipping take?
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We ship between 1 and 3 business days, though some orders are shipped on the same day depending on when the order was placed. We use Royal Mail 48 Tracked, which means that after an order is received by Royal Mail, it should reach your home within 48 hours. Please note that during busier periods of the year, these delivery times may differ slightly.

chat_error I have a missing or incorrect wax melt in my package. What should I do?
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While we strive for 100% accuracy, we are human and mistakes can occasionally happen! If you find a scent is missing or you’ve received the wrong bar, please contact us at info@waxandwords.co.uk with your order number and a photo of the items that arrived. We will prioritise getting the correct melts sent out to you immediately.

local_florist Are your wax melts vegan-friendly and cruelty-free?
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Yes. Our wax melts are crafted using plant-based coconut wax, which is sustainable, biodegradable, and vegan-friendly. We also ensure that none of our ingredients, including our fragrance oils, are ever tested on animals.

mop How do I remove the old wax from my burner?
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The cleanest way to swap scents is to wait until the wax has completely cooled and hardened. Light your tealight (or turn on your electric warmer) for about 30 seconds - just long enough to loosen the base. The solid disc should slide out easily. Simply wipe the well with a paper towel to remove any remaining residue before adding a new scent.

PRO TIP: Use wax melt liners or silicone trays. This is the easiest way: once the melt is solidified inside the liner or tray, simply pop it out and discard. You can even use the old wax as a fire starter for your fireplace or fire pit!

emergency_heat Why is there "smoke" coming from my wax?
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In most cases, this is not smoke but fragrance vapour. When the oil is heated, it evaporates to release the aroma into the room. If the vapour is white and wispy, it is perfectly normal. However, if you see dark smoke, it may be a sign that your tealight is too large or the burner is getting too hot.

pets Can I use these melts around pets?
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While our wax melts are safe for general home use, it is important to ensure the room is well-ventilated. Some pets can be sensitive to certain strong fragrances or specific essential oils. We recommend keeping burners out of reach of curious paws and observing your pet for any signs of discomfort when trying a new scent.

healing Why is the bottom of a wax melt cube uneven?
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An uneven or slightly bumpy base is actually proof that we use natural coconut wax. These "imperfections" are purely aesthetic and occur due to micro-variations in temperature while the wax is cooling, during storage, or even whilst being shipped to your home. It has absolutely no impact on the quality or the incredible scent throw of the melt.

balance Why do some cubes have a slight difference in weight?
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Each cube is hand-poured, so slight variations in wax weight are completely normal. The important part is the fragrance oil, which is measured using 0.001g precision scales and is always exactly the same. A tiny difference in wax has no impact on scent throw.