introducing reativ


our mission: to help you ignite creativity, reuse and refill your empty vessels, and connect with yourself and those around you.

innovative, circular and proudly australian, we're changing the way candles are made, enjoyed, and reused for creative minds.

based in melbourne, australia, reativ is a small purpose-driven business founded by james dow — a melbourne-based artist and creative with over 10 years experience across design and post-production.

candle making made easy


like many others, our founder james had a growing collection of empty candle vessels he couldn’t bring himself to throw away.

as someone who typically struggles to switch off and sit still, he craved a creative outlet to help unwind and reconnect. candles soon became a ritual of calm, but when looking into making them himself at home, the process felt overwhelming and overcomplicated.

introducing reativ: creative, refillable, and made for connection. at-home kits designed to take the stress out of candle making.