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Introducing Soyaluna Wax – Everything You Need to Know

Soyaluna Wax orange candle “Easy one pour finish” Soyaluna wax is a soy blend and has been specifically formulated to be an easy to use soy wax for the home candle maker. It comes in a white pellet form, making it easy to melt in a double boiler or Bain Marie. This soy wax blend […]

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Candle Wax Dye Storage Tips

Storage Tips for Candle Wax Dye To Prolong Pigment for Lasting Colour Quality It’s frustrating when your beautiful, high-quality candles come out looking dull, isn’t it? Candle wax dyes lose their vibrancy and effectiveness if you store them carelessly. Heat, light, and moisture constantly break down those pigments. This leads to inconsistent, lacklustre results, making […]

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How to Match Candle Scent Intensity to Room Size

The secret to a nice and cozy room is to match the candle scent intensity to the size of the room. Too much fragrance in a small room? Well, too much! Too little in a big room? You might not even remember you lit one. Finding the right mix isn’t easy, but it makes all […]

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Wax Melts vs Diffusers

Wax melts vs diffusers : How Diffusers And Wax Melts Stack Up On Longevity Compared To Other Home Fragrance Options When you are trying to keep your home smelling nice for more than a fleeting moment, scented wax melts and diffusers are usually the main contenders. They both have their quirks when it comes to […]

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Wax Melt Recipe Ideas Using Winter Seasonal Produce

Homemade wax melts can turn a simple kitchen activity into a custom scent experience. When you mix soy wax with pure essential oils and fruit zest (like in these DIY Christmas wax melt recipes), you get total freedom to hit those seasonal notes you love. And because you’re working with all natural ingredients, anyone can […]

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The Scent of Christmas

The scent of Christmas is arguably the most powerful trigger of nostalgia. It’s the smell of pine needles, warm gingerbread baking, rich cranberry sauce simmering, and a subtle hint of frosty air. For candle makers, the festive season is not just a major sales opportunity; it’s a golden chance to bottle that exact sensory experience […]

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Non-toxic candle care: keeping wicks clean and healthy for safer, longer-lasting burns

Many of us are keen to make our living spaces as healthy as possible, which means thinking carefully about the products we use. For better air quality at home, non-toxic candles are a great choice. But simply picking a candle with natural ingredients is only part of it. How you care for your candles matters […]

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Planning your Christmas Candle Making

Christmas candle making is one of the most rewarding and profitable projects for hobbyists and small businesses alike. The festive season offers a unique opportunity to create products that capture the warmth, nostalgia, and joy of Christmas, but success depends on early planning. From sourcing fragrance oils to experimenting with dyes and moulds, starting now […]

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Custom Packaging Ideas for Small Candle Businesses

  Custom candle packaging can instantly set a small candle business apart, as it creates an extraordinary experience that lingers with customers. Unique choices like recyclable kraft wraps with a logo sticker or minimalist custom boxes boost brand identity without blowing the budget. It’s all about mixing creativity with practical, affordable solutions so your products […]

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Choosing the Right Wick for Autumn Candles

Planning ahead for Autumn, this season is a golden opportunity to create and sell beautifully scented candles that capture the cosy, comforting, and mysterious essence of autumn. But as any experienced maker knows, the perfect candle is more than just a great fragrance and a beautiful container—it all starts with choosing the right wick. At […]

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Spooktacular Halloween Scents & Stylish Sells

Looking ahead to Halloween on 31st October, it’s time to conjure up some frightfully good Halloween-themed candles! This isn’t just about pumpkins anymore; it’s about capturing the essence of autumn’s most mysterious holiday, from eerie evenings to cosy, spiced comforts. At Cosy Owl, we’re here to help you brew up your best batch of Halloween […]

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Scents for Summer Evenings

As the days stretch longer and those glorious British summer evenings finally arrive, there’s nothing quite like unwinding after a long day. Whether you’re nursing a glass in the garden, hosting an impromptu BBQ, or simply enjoying the extended daylight, the ambiance of your home and garden plays a huge role in setting the perfect […]

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Celebrate World Chocolate Day with a Zesty Twist – Chocolate Orange Candles

Every year on July 7th, the world celebrates one of its most treasured treats – chocolate. World Chocolate Day marks the anniversary of chocolate’s first introduction to Europe in 1550, a moment that changed the course of culinary history forever. From its origins as a sacred Aztec drink to the sweet creations we know today, […]

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How to Create the Ultimate Father’s Day Grooming Kit

How to Create the Ultimate Father’s Day Grooming Kit Father’s Day is right around the corner, and let’s be honest—dad doesn’t need another tie. If you’re looking for a thoughtful and practical gift that truly shows how much you care, why not create a custom grooming kit? A well-curated kit can make dad feel pampered, […]

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Aromatherapy Essentials for Spring: Your Seasonal Fragrance Guide

Spring has arrived! everything starts to feel fresh and new including the way things smell. From the sweet scent of flowers starting to bloom to that clean, green smell of freshly cut grass, spring is full of fragrances that can boost your mood and wake up your senses. Fragrance oils play a key role in […]

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Springtime Scent Alchemy: A Beginner’s Guide to Blending Fragrance Oils

Spring is a time of fresh starts—the perfect season to experiment with uplifting new fragrances that fill your space with energy and light. If you’re just beginning your fragrance blending journey, it might seem a little daunting at first. But once you learn a few simple basics, it becomes a wonderfully creative and fun process. […]

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How To Make Your Home Smell Nice For Spring

How to Make a Home Smell Nice for Spring? Having endured the bleak, damp and dark winter months, the importance of springtime on our emotional and psychological wellbeing cannot be overstated. As the world wakes from its slumber, it brings with it new life, new hope and re-birth – the sun is shining, the daffodils […]

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How to make Sun Drenched Apricot Rose Wax Melts

With the arrival of warmer weather on its way, we have crafted a recipe that captures the essence of Spring and Summer. Imagine the sweet fragrance of sun-ripened fruit and the alluring aroma of blooming flowers wafting through the air. Our goal was to blend the soft hues of peaches with delicate dried flowers and […]

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Our Fragrance Dupes: Luxurious Scents, Without the Luxury Price

Explore our expertly curated selection of fragrance dupes that capture the essence of iconic, high-end perfumes—offering you the same captivating aromas at a fraction of the cost. Enjoy the luxury experience, without the premium price tag. 1 Million Type   – Paco Rabanne 1 Million Mens Acqua Di Gio Type – Giorgio Armani Acqua Di Gio […]

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Tilted Layered Candle Technique

Elevate your candles with our eye-catching pastel-inspired tilted layer candle tutorial! We’ve carefully selected a combination of delightful pastel dyes to create a cross over effect. This stunning candle is guaranteed to enhance any home decor, and you can even personalise it further by infusing your favourite fragrance oil into the wax. Explore our technique […]

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August Cosy Feature: GG Crystal Gifts and Soaps

  What inspired you to create GG Crystal Gifts and Soaps? I named my business with the initials GG, which is an abbreviation of my full name. Growing up, I was captivated by crystal ware, which was a treasured gift in the 80s, often given to newlyweds or on special occasions. To me, it represented […]

Craftovator out of business – Supporting Craftovator Customers

With so many ex Craftovator customers now looking for solutions to their candle making supply needs, we have already spoken to many to try to source the products that they were purchasing or find replacements. We are looking at bringing into stock many of the products sold by Craftovator, including fragrance oils to allow a […]

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12 Day Advent Giveaway Winners!

Our 12 Day Advent Giveaway is coming! This means 12 chances to win fantastic prizes from wonderful businesses between 1st-12th December. What’s in store? Prizes from special treats, gifts for loved ones and tools to enhance your business are coming your way. What a treat just before Christmas! Sign up to our mailing list pop […]

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November Cosy Feature: Layla Loves

  What inspired you to create Layla Loves? I have always loved candles and wax melts; I love that they create a cozy, homely atmosphere and that you can tailor the fragrance to suit your mood. Pillar candles have always been my favourite, but I always struggled to find ones that had a strong scent […]

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Beeswax and Coconut Wax Melts

If you love the natural scent of beeswax this recipe is the one for you. We’ve combined beeswax with coconut oil to make these wax melts slightly softer for melting on a warmer. The wonderfully natural yellow colouring of the wax means there’s no need to add dye and an optional fragrance or essential oil […]

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