Clufty Trading

Sale

2011-02-17T14:27:00.002Z

Closing Down!

2011-02-14T15:07:00.001Z


Last day of trading now on or before 27th April

Photographic Mugs

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Why not get your favourite photo printed on a mug?

You supply the picture and we do the rest.

£7.50 per mug.

We can scan a photograph supplied by you, or use a digital image either emailed from your computer or brought in on memory stick or disk, or even use a photo off your phone (providing you have bluetooth).

These top quality printed mugs make great gifts; Christmas, birthdays, anniversaries, christenings, Mothers and Fathers Day; the reasons are endless.

Been mentioned in a newspaper article? Why not have that transferred onto a mug. What a keepsake.

Whatever the reason for creating your mug, we are sure you will be more than delighted with the end product.

See our sample mugs here: http://s261.photobucket.com/albums/ii52/consett/mugs/

Coming Soon!

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We are adding to our range a new, interesting and somewhat unique and personalised item to our gift range. We are awaiting delivery of the kit to be able to offer personalised coffee / tea mugs. You supply a photo or artwork and we will transfer it onto your very own personalised coffee (or tea) mug! Great as a personalised gift, promotional item for business, wedding favour, christening / birthday / wedding gift, or if you just want your own personalised set of mugs - the reasons are endless.

Got an 18th or 21st birthday gift to buy? Why not dig out one of those embarrassing baby photos and get it transferred onto a mug? See the look on the face of the recipient.

Want to promote your business? A mug with your business details on will be a constant reminder to customers of your business. What a sales aid!

We can create for you, a lovely mug with picture of you, your family, exotic or historical places, celebrities or whatever you find amazing.

The possibilities are limitless, but here’s a few ideas.

• Personalised mugs for wedding favours.
• Local landmark mug for yourself or friends. Your personally designed souvenir is bound to hit the mark.
• In business? Local businesses all need promoting - a mug with contact details for every customer..

Get the idea?

A picture speaks a thousand words

2010-11-20T09:48:00.000Z

Some recent pictures of our retail unit.

Incense NOT just for Hippies!

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Let's get it straight from the beginning. Incense is NOT just for hippies or meditating Buddhists. Just because it was around in the Sixties and used a lot by Hippies does not mean it is exclusive to their use. But, let me tell you something. Those hippies knew a thing or two and one of those things they knew was that incense was a great way to cover smells at festivals.

A great way to now fragrance the home, the use of incense, both sticks and cones, is becoming increasingly popular. Simple to use and give off a great fragrance. Choose from a myriad of fragrances.

Incense has come down through history as mans' quiet companion prompting his myriad pleasurable moods. Its nuanced aromas refresh and relax our senses of perception. Incense breathes inspiration. Cone incense is especially adapted for discretion, being easily burned in a small cone holder, to add subtle fragrance and freshness to your car or home. Choose the aroma that best suits your mood; fruits for refreshment, flowers for a pleasant air, woods for exoticism and fantasy notes just for plain fun.

From the most remote times, incense has been cherished for its exotic fragrance by the privileged few. The original aromatic resine was employed in the stately courts or ancient kings; it was the original gift of the 3 Magi. Prized for its medicinal properties, its ability to arouse a myriad of moods, as an offering during meditations, a ritual for purification, incense has proven its utility.

In our modern days of congested cities and stale air, incense has been found to be safe and pleasant natural deodorant for the home and inspiration for the tired soul.

At Clufty Trading we have a lot of incense packed into a small space. From Spritual Sky to Satya, Ancient Wisdoms' Freedom to Mahendra, you are sure to find a brand and fragrance to suit your needs.

If you haven't tried incense before, perhaps now is the time?

To use:
1) Light the tip of the incense stick or cone
2) After tip begins to glow blow out the flame
3) Place the stick or cone in/on a holder
4) Enjoy!

Caution:
Keep out of reach of children
For fragrance purpose only
Not for consumption
Keep away from flammable materials
Never leave burning incense unattended

Peppermint Essential Oil

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Essential oils are extracted from various plant parts like flowers, leaves, stems, roots, seeds, bark, resin or fruit rinds. Each plant contains only a tiny percentage of essential oil, so several kilos of the plant are harvested to extract a few millilitres of oil. Therefore, these oils are highly concentrated and usually dispensed in drops, or mixed with a base oil for massages. They contain hundreds of therapeutic constituents and are used in personal products, aromatherapy, and for sanitary and healthcare reasons.

Peppermint essential oil is said to be good for ailments like asthma, colic, fever, flatulence, headache, nausea, chest congestion and vertigo. This oil is supposed to be excellent for mental fatigue and depression, refreshing and stimulating with its menthol content. It is good for the skin and is used in lotions to treat sunburn, itchiness or inflamed skin. It helps fight bad breath and gum infections when used in mouthwashes. When used in an oil burner it is not only therapeutic it also keeps away mosquitoes and other insects.

Peppermint is native to the Mediterranean but is now grown in other countries in Europe, America, and Asia. Discoveries prove that peppermint has been used since ancient times in Egypt, Greece, Rome, China and Japan. According to Greek myth, a nymph called Mentha was turned, in a fit of anger, into a mint plant by her lover’s wife Persephone. According to Pliny, peppermint was used to crown the Greeks and Romans during feasts. It has been used medicinally in England for the last few centuries.

Eucalyptus Pure Essential Oil

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An essential oil is a concentrated liquid containing volatile aroma compounds from aromatic plants. It is usually distilled, sometimes expressed or solvent extracted. Eucalyptus essential oil is said to be antibacterial, disinfectant and an analgesic. It has been used to relieve coughs, colds, and other such respiratory troubles. It soothes muscle and joint pains, and helps to heal wounds, burns, ulcers and insect bites. In aromatherapy eucalyptus is said to promote activity, vitality, and energy.

For respiratory troubles, a few drops of this oil placed on a cloth can be inhaled through the mouth and exhaled through the nose for half a minute. It is applied directly on sores, rashes and insect bites. Add a few drops to your bath water to feel invigorated and refreshed. Soak your sore feet in a basin of warm water with 4-5 drops of this oil for relief. A few drops of oil in a diffuser is said to kill germs and airborne bacteria, a good idea for a sickroom. Eucalyptus essential oil is for external use only; always consult an authorised practitioner when using it as a health remedy.

Essential oils have been understood to have played a role in healing in ancient times in Egypt, China, and other parts of the world. They are said to be the oldest form of medicine and cosmetic, since they are distilled from plants, not involving complicated processes or machinery, but an art nonetheless. For their healing and aromatic properties, they were considered more valuable than gold to the ancients.

Buy Eucalyptus Pure Essential Oil online

Tea Tree Essential Oil

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In early times, it seems the leaves of this tree were infused to make tea, which is how the name came into being. Tea tree essential oil is the concentrated liquid compounds steam distilled from the leaves of the tree Melaleuca alternifolia, which is native to the northeast coast of New South Wales, Australia. The oil is claimed to have valuable antiseptic and anti-fungal properties due to constituents called terpenoids, and is used in many personal care products and medicines today.

Tea tree oil is said to be good for relieving congestion, cold, cough and flu. It has been used to heal acne, fungal infections, dandruff, vaginal infections, haemorrhoids, athlete’s foot, and is believed to soothe aching muscles and joint injuries. When added to bath water it helps control bacteria. Tea tree oil is not to be taken internally. It is usually used only on adults and must be kept away from children and pets. Don’t use it if you’re pregnant or lactating.

The tea tree has been known for its medicinal properties since ancient times in eastern Australia. The Australian aborigines are known to have been using the crushed leaves to heal cuts, burns, sores, and infections for hundreds of years. They inhaled the oils from the crushed leaves to relieve coughs and colds. They sprinkled this oil on wounds and applied a poultice on it. They infused the leaves and made tea to soothe sore throats. It was between 1920 and 1930 that the essential oil of this tree began to be known and used for its antimicrobial properties in Europe.

Lavender Essential Oil

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Lavender essential oil is the concentrated liquid containing volatile aroma compounds steam distilled from the lavender plant. Lavender has been used for centuries to help heal various ailments from minor cuts, bruises and burns to chronic diseases like rheumatism, asthma and dermatitis.
The immediate attraction and use of lavender essential oil is in the perfume industry for its fresh, sweet and slightly fruity floral smell.

This essential oil, like most others, is usually used mixed with a base or carrier oil like sweet almond, grapeseed, jojoba, avocado and others, unless it is for your bath, when you can simply add a few drops in your bath water. Use this oil for a pleasant fragrance or aromatherapy with an oil burner or vaporiser. In aromatherapy, it is often used to combat depression, stress, and fatigue. Always consult an authorised practitioner when using lavender essential oil as a health remedy or for aromatherapy.

In ancient Greece and Rome, health and cleanliness were given a lot of importance, and lavender and its essential oils were used as medicine, to make healthful teas, as perfumes, and for bathing and personal hygiene products. As far back as the first century AD, historians have come upon a recipe for lavender tea written by a Greek physician and botanist. Essential oils have been understood to have played a role in healing in ancient times in Egypt and China as well.

Buy Fragrance Oils for Oil Burners Online

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Fragrance oil for use in oil burner or refreshing pot pourri. We have the following fragrance oils available in 10ml bottles at our online store @ www.cluftytrading.co.uk

Amber
Apple Fresh
Apple Spice
Arabian Musk
Baby Powder
Banana
Blackberry
Bougainvillea
Cannabis
Cappuccino
Cedarwood
Chamomile
Cherry
Cinnamon
Cinnamon & Orange
Cool Musk
Cut Grass
Deep Violet Musk
Devon Violet
Dewberry
Dream
Eucalyptus
Frankincense
Freesia
Geranium
Gold
Gothic Dream
Hidden Garden
Honeysuckle
Indian Summer
Japanese Magnolia
Jasmine

Lavender
Lemon & Lime
Lemongrass
Lilac
Lily of the Valley
Mandarin
Mango
Midnight Rose
Myrrh
Nag Champa
Night Magic
Orange
Orange Blossom
Passion Fruit
Patchouli
Peach
Pear Drop
Peppermint
Pine
Rose Musk
Sandalwood
Sea Breeze
Sensual
Spice
Spring Bouquet
Strawberry
Summer Rose
Sweet Pea
Vanilla
Vanilla Musk
White Lavender
White Musk
Woodland Walk
Ylang Ylang

The above 10ml Fragrance Oils are available at our online shop.

Buy Aromatherapy Pure Essential Oils Online

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We also sell the following aromatherapy pure essential oils at our online shop @ www.cluftytrading.co.uk

Oils include:

Aniseed China Star (Illicium verum)
Basil (Ocimum basilicum)
Bay Leaf (Pimenta racemosa)
Benzoin Dilute/Dpg (Styrax benzoin)
Bergamot (Citrus bergamia)
Blackpepper (Piper nigrum)
Cajaput (Melaleuca cajaputi)
Carrot seed (Daucus carota)
Cedarwood Virginian (Juniper virginia)
Chamomile German
Chamomile Roman Dilute (Anthemis nobilis)
Chamomile Roman Pure (Anthemis nobilis)
Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum)
Citronella (Cymbopogon nardus)
Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea)
Clove Leaf (Eugenia caryophyllata)
Corriander Seed (Coriandrum sativum)
Cumin Seed (Cuminum cyminum)
Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens)
Dill Seed (Anethum graveolens)
Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus)
Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)
Frankincense Dilute (Boswellia thurifera)
Frankincense Pure (Boswellia thurifera)

Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens)
Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi)
Ho Wood (Cinnamomum camphora var. glavescens)
Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis)
Jasmine Absolute (Jasminum officinale)
Jasmine Dilute (Jasminum officinale)
Juniperberry (Juniperus communis)
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
Lemon (Citrus limonum)
Lemon Tea Tree (Leptospermum petersonii)
Lemon Verbana (Aloysia triphylla)
Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus)
Lime (Citrus aurantifolia)
Mandarin (Citrus nobilis)
Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha)
Neroli Dilute (Citrus aurantium)
Marjoram Spanish (Thymus mastichina)
Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans)
Melissa (Blend)(Natural Mixture)
Niaouli (Melaleuca viridiflora )
May Chang (Litsea cubeba)

Orange (Citrus sinesis)
Palmarosa (Cymbopogon martini)
Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin)
Peppermint (Mentha piperita)
Petitgrain (Citrus aurantium Var. aurantium)
Pine – Sylvestris (Pinus sylvestris)
Ravensara (Ravensara aromatica)
Rose Absolute (Rosa centifolia)
Rose Dilute (Rosa centifolia)
Rose Geranium
Rosemary (Rosemarinus officinalis)
Rosewood (Aniba rosaeodora)
Sage (Salvia officinalis)
Sandalwood Amyris (Amyris balsamifera)
Sandalwood Australian
Spikenard (Nardostachys jatamansi)
Spruce (Tsuga canadensis)
Tangerine (Citrus reticulata)
Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)
Thyme - White (Thymus vulgaris)
Vetivert (Vertiveria zizanoides)
White Birch (Betula pendula Roth)
White Camphor (Cinnamomum camphora)
Ylang Ylang (Cananga odorata)

All the above Essential Oils are available at our online shop.

Our oils contain 100% natural pure essential oil for aromatherapy use.

All oils are studiously selected, bought more often than not from primary sources, tested for purity and subject to rigorous quality control standards.

Always dilute before using on skin.

Do not use internally.

Keep out of reach of children and avoid polished surfaces.

(Dilute products are 5% dilution with 95% Grapeseed Oil)

Essential oils are listed with both English and Latin names for convenience.

About Clufty Trading

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Welcome to Clufty Trading.

Clufty Trading is primarily a bricks and mortar retail unit operating in Consett, County Durham, England, where we sell Aromatherapy, Incense, Candles, Speciality Soaps, Gifts, and lots more!

Our full address is:
Clufty Trading,
InShops,
16-18 Middle Street,
Consett,
Durham,
DH8 5QG

Our opening hours are Mon-Sat, 9-5.

You can also buy some of our products online at www.cluftytrading.co.uk