fun container garden upcycling projects

Fun container garden upcycling projects

Spring is the perfect time to get busy in the garden and grow some lovely flowering plants. Recycling things you already have around the home into plant pots is a great way to be more eco-friendly, and it will save you some money too. Let’s get creating with fun garden recycling project ideas… Here are some […]

"Moldes de cera azul, de diferentes formas sobre fondo de mesa de madera"

Guía para principiantes sobre la fabricación de ceras fundidas

Los fundentes de cera son una forma maravillosa de llenar tu hogar de bellos aromas sin necesidad de llama. Si alguna vez has sentido curiosidad por hacer los tuyos propios, te alegrará saber que es mucho más sencillo de lo que parece. En esta guía para principiantes, te guiaremos por los sencillos pasos [...]

beginners guide to making reed diffusers

A Beginners Guide to Making Reed Diffusers

Here at The Cosy Owl we provide a wide selection of high quality containers for Reed Diffusers to add a consistent and delightful fragrance to any room. Our fragrance oils provide a variety of stimulating scents from fresh to fruity. Follow our steps on how to make your very own from the comfort of your […]

beginners guide to soap making

A Beginners Guide to Soap Making

Preparation Prepare the area you will be using to make your soaps to ensure that any spills can be easily removed. Be careful to avoid contact with skin and especially your eyes. In the unlikely event you were to get soap in your eyes, do not try to remove it yourself – seek medical assistance. […]

how to make melt and pour soap

How To Make Melt & Pour Soap At Home

As the world-wide demand for homemade cosmetics and soap is booming, more and more crafts lovers are seeking guidance, tips and tricks to jump-start their very own business. In terms of processes, making your own soap and/or other cosmetics can range from relatively easy to quite difficult depending on the product. Therefore, as a beginner, […]

cómo hacer fundentes de cera corazón sangrante

Cómo hacer fundentes de cera Bleeding Heart

La talentosa Victoria de Cosy and Country, ha puesto todo su corazón en el tutorial de hoy, ya que nos llevará a través de uno de los más populares y llamativos tipos de cera fundida: el Bleeding Heart Melt. Ponte manos a la obra ahora y experimenta con esta completa guía, ten tu técnica y combinaciones a punto [...]

cómo hacer cera quebradiza

Cómo hacer quebradizo de cera

Preciosos, multicolores y artísticos, con un toque de psicodelia, este particular estilo de ceras fundidas son tan inspiradoras a la vista como divertidas de hacer. Puedes dar rienda suelta a tu creatividad y experimentar con los tonos de color, las combinaciones de fragancias y los diseños para conseguir un efecto único, de modo que ningún fundente de cera se parezca a otro. Sin [...]

how to make soy candles

How To Make Soy Candles

In this guide, courtesy of Victoria of Cosy and Country, we’ll show how to make candles using soy wax, making full use of its unique properties. Whether you are a beginner in this craft or an expert candle maker, this guide will serve as a useful run-through, plus tips and tricks to avoid some of […]

cómo hacer cera fundida en capas

Cómo hacer fundentes de cera en capas

Los wax melts son perfectos para crear un ambiente acogedor, pero sobre todo estas manualidades son muy fáciles de personalizar con tus formas, fragancias, combinaciones de colores y efectos favoritos. Así que si no has creado ceras fundidas antes o simplemente necesitas un repaso, echa un vistazo a nuestra guía sobre cómo hacer ceras fundidas [...].

how to make an embedded shape candle

How To Make An Embedded Shape Candle

Perhaps today’s guide might be a bit ambitious for the absolute beginners, however it is also one of the most eye-popping works that can be achieved after reaching a basic level of acquaintance with candle-making craft. Stretching the line that separates hobbyism and true craftsmanship, these beautiful candles with an embedded shape nonetheless represent a […]

cómo hacer cera fundida con purpurina

Cómo hacer polvos de cera con purpurina

¿Quieres añadir un toque de brillo a tus manualidades? ¿Darle a tus ceras fundidas un toque festivo? Sin duda, la purpurina es sinónimo de diversión y lujo. Se utiliza mucho en moda, desde accesorios hasta vestidos de noche, y más recientemente incluso en alimentación, como el algodón de azúcar, las chocolatinas y los jabones con temática de unicornio. Una [...]

how to make your own hair treatment

How to Make Your Own Hair Treatment

Gone are the days in which well-meaning grandmas all over the world hailed the miraculous properties of dubious raw-egg concoctions, only to leave our head all sticky and smelling like an omelette. Nowadays with the right ingredients, most natural hair treatments can be obtained through a fairly simple process, for a finished product that is […]

how to make essential oil candles

How To Make Essential Oil Candles

Essential oils, (not to be confused with Fragrance oils) are known as a natural remedy for short-term relief of mild symptoms of stress, anxiety and insomnia and widely used in aromatherapy and massage therapy. There are many essential oils and each one has its own peculiar properties as well as distinctive fragrance; some of the […]

how to make a layered candle in a glass bubble ball

How To Make A Layered Candle In A Glass Bubble Ball

Glass and round shapes are a staple of interior design, the smooth surfaces and lines are perfect to decorate and furnish any home environment. So why not give it a personal ‘’spin’’ and create a unique ornament using your favourite colours and fragrance? Follow this easy video tutorial created in partnership with Victoria of Cosy […]

cómo hacer cera fundida con polvo de mica

Cómo hacer cera fundida con polvo de mica

¿Quieres añadir un poco más de brillo a tus ceras fundidas? Nuestro vídeo paso a paso, creado en colaboración con Cosy & Country, te guía a través del proceso de creación de tus propias ceras fundidas con polvo de mica en casa. Ingredientes KeraSoy 4120 o KeraWax 4600 Wax Melt Moldes florales 50 ml Aceite con fragancia - nosotros utilizamos Jazmín 3 g de [...]

how to make a 3 wick candle

How To Make A 3 Wick Candle

With Christmas only a few weeks away, our step-by-step video created in partnership with Cosy & Country walks you through the process of making your own 3 wick candle, which would make the perfect gift for your loved ones this festive season.   Ingredients  KeraWax 4105 or KeraSoy 4130 55cl Round Flat Dish Container ECO 12 Wicks […]

how to make tea light candles

How To Make Tea Light Candles

With Christmas just round the corner, our easy step-by-step video created in partnership with Cosy & Country walks you through the process of making your own festive tea light candles at home.   Ingredients KeraWax 4105 or KeraSoy 4130 Aluminium Tea Light Cups – 37.5mm x 22mm Tea Light Wicks TL15 / S33 50ml Fragrance Oil – […]

cómo hacer cera fundida jaspeada

Cómo hacer cera fundida jaspeada

¿Quieres darle un toque diferente a tu cera fundida? Nuestro sencillo vídeo paso a paso, creado en colaboración con Cosy & Country, te guía a través del proceso de elaboración de tus propias ceras fundidas marmoladas. Ingredientes Kerasoy 4110 Pillar Wax o KeraWax 4600 5 x Wax Melt Tartlet Clamshells 50ml Fragrance Oil - usamos Gingerbread 3g [...]

how to make a layered halloween candle

How To Make A Layered Halloween Candle

Need some Halloween inspiration? Our easy step-by-step video created in partnership with Cosy & Country walks you through the process of making your own layered Halloween candles – perfect for the spooky season!   Ingredients  Kerasoy 4130 or Kerawax 4105 wax 30cl Karen Round Glass Container 50ml Fragrance Oil – we used Pumpkin Spice 3g of 6099/25 Orange […]

how to make luxury candles with wooden wicks

How To Make Luxury Candles With Wooden Wicks

With the weather getting chillier and Autumn almost upon us, it’s the perfect time to hone your inner craftsmanship and make these inspirational luxury candles with wooden wicks. Our step-by-step video created in partnership with Cosy & Country walks you through the process to make your very own candles at home…brrr-ill-iant!     Ingredients  Wooden […]

"2 packs of 6 star clam shell wax melts, by a candle and a houseplant"

How To Make Wax Melts From Home

Wanting to try your hand at making wax melts? Our easy step-by-step video created in partnership with Cosy & Country walks you through the process of making your own wax melts at home. Creating your own wax melts at home is a fun and rewarding DIY project that allows you to customize the scents, colours, […]

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How to Make Your Own Reed Diffusers

Want to make your own reed diffusers at home, with a fragrance you love? We have a great tutorial with Victoria who takes you through all the steps you need! Ingredients 100ml Diffusol – Augeo Base Oil 10 Pack of Natural Porex Reeds (also available in black) 50ml Fragrance of your choice 200ml Karen Diffuser […]

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Guía para principiantes sobre la fabricación de velas

We have launched a brand new ‘How To’ series in partnership with small candle making business Cosy & Country. We’re excited to bring you our first supporting guide for beginners looking to make their first candle. Making your first candle is a fun and enjoyable venture, one that has many people coming back for more […]

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