There is something special about walking into a home filled with a beautiful fragrance and the gentle glow of a candle. The right scent can make a room feel warmer, more relaxing, inviting and comfortable, while the soft light of a candle can instantly create a cosy atmosphere.
At Clive’s Candles, we believe that hand made candles are more than simply a source of fragrance or light. They can become part of the character of your home, helping to create an atmosphere that reflects your personality and the way you want to feel.
Why Choose Hand Made Candles?
Hand made candles have a unique charm. Unlike mass-produced candles, they are often created with greater attention to detail, from selecting fragrances to preparing the wax and finishing the final product.
For us, candle making is also personal. Clive’s Candles began in 2014 around a kitchen table after Clive retired from his career as a Behavioural Psychologist. What started with a single candle has grown into a family business, with Sue, Thomas, Charlie, other family members and friends all contributing ideas.
Today, Clive’s Candles operates from a studio and retail shop in the heart of the National Forest, as well as offering candle-making workshops.
That family connection is an important part of what makes our candles special.
Fragrance Can Change the Feeling of a Room
One of the easiest ways to change the atmosphere of a room is through fragrance.
Different scents can create different impressions. Fresh and uplifting fragrances can make a space feel clean and energising, while warmer fragrances can help create a relaxed and cosy environment.
Think about how you want a room to feel before choosing your candle.
For example:
- Living room: Warm, comforting fragrances can create an inviting environment for relaxing or entertaining.
- Bedroom: Soft and calming scents can help create a peaceful atmosphere.
- Bathroom: Fresh fragrances can provide a clean and refreshing feeling.
- Dining area: A subtle fragrance can add atmosphere without overwhelming the room.
- Home office: Fresh, stimulating scents may help create a pleasant working environment.
With a wide choice of fragrances available at Clive’s Candles, you can find scents to suit different rooms, moods and occasions.
The Warm Glow of Candlelight
Fragrance is only part of the experience. Candlelight can completely change the visual atmosphere of a room.
The warm glow of a candle is softer than many forms of artificial lighting, making it particularly appealing during evenings, quiet weekends or special occasions.
A candle on a dining table can make an ordinary meal feel more special. A candle in the living room can make an evening at home feel more relaxing. Even a simple candle placed on a shelf can add warmth and character to your surroundings.
Combining gentle candlelight with your favourite fragrance creates an experience that involves both sight and smell.
Create a Cosy Home with Hand Made Candles
Your home should feel like your own personal space. Small details can make a surprisingly big difference, and fragrance is one of those details.
Try placing a scented candle in an area where you regularly spend time. Light it while reading a book, enjoying a cup of tea, relaxing after work or spending time with family.
You don't need to fill every room with fragrance. Sometimes one carefully chosen candle is enough to change the feeling of a space.
For those who enjoy experimenting with scents, you can also combine different types of home fragrance products. Alongside our Candles in a Tin, Clive’s Candles offers wax melts, room and linen mists and reed diffusers, giving you different ways to enjoy fragrance throughout your home.
Hand Made Candles for Special Occasions
Candles can also help make everyday moments and special occasions more memorable.
Whether you're preparing for a family gathering, a romantic evening, a birthday celebration or simply enjoying a quiet evening at home, the right candle can add another layer of atmosphere.
They also make thoughtful gifts. A beautifully fragranced candle is practical, decorative and personal, making it suitable for birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas, housewarmings and many other occasions.
Clive’s Candles also offers a selection of gift sets, making it easier to share the enjoyment of beautiful fragrances with friends and family.
Discover the Joy of Making Your Own Candle
There is something particularly satisfying about creating something with your own hands. That's one reason our candle making workshops have become so popular.
Our workshops give visitors the opportunity to experience the candle-making process and create their own candle while spending time in our studio in the National Forest.
It's a different way to appreciate candles because you get to see the creativity and care that goes into making them.
You don't just take home a candle—you take home an experience and something you have created yourself.
Why We Love Hand Made Candles
At Clive’s Candles, our journey has always been about more than selling candles. From our beginnings at a kitchen table to our current studio and retail shop, our family has continued to develop new fragrance ideas and products.
Over the years, our range has grown to include Candles in a Tin, wax melts, reed diffusers, room and linen mists, essential oils, massage oil candles, hand and body products and gift sets, alongside our popular candle making workshops.
And, of course, we still love traditional Christmas candles.
For us, hand made candles are about bringing fragrance, warmth and a little enjoyment into everyday life.
Transform Your Home with Fragrance
You don't need to completely redecorate your home to change its atmosphere. Sometimes a new fragrance and the gentle glow of a candle can make all the difference.
Whether you're looking for a relaxing scent for your bedroom, a welcoming fragrance for your living room, a thoughtful gift for someone special or an enjoyable candle-making experience, Clive’s Candles offers a range of ways to bring fragrance into your life.
From our family to your home, we hope you find a fragrance that makes your space feel even more like your own.
Explore the world of hand made candles and discover your next favourite fragrance with Clive’s Candles.