What inspired you to create ‘The Little Flame’? My inspiration for ‘The Little Flame’ came when my husband bought me a candle making set for our anniversary, during lockdown. I started to make candles and found that I really enjoyed it. Making candles for friends and family members along with their encouragement, gave me […]
Have you ever wanted to make your own candles at home? Mix your favourite coloured dye, scented fragrance oil and wax and achieve a unique candle of your own. Follow our simple step by step tutorial and get making your first candle! You will need: Candle Making Kit Wick centring tool or clothes peg Glue dots […]
Where do you start when marketing a candle making business? In our latest live we cover the basics on how to market a candle business with the experts. Content Creator Hayley from Cosy Owl and Digital Marketing manager and candle business owner Abbey from ‘Makes Scents Candles’ chat about key topics and advice for anyone […]
How can you turn a wonderful candle making hobby into a business? We were joined by Stacey from Cosy Owl and Abbey from candle making business ‘Makes Scents Candles‘ to talk all about the world of candle making. Turning a hobby into a business is the perfect way to put your time and money into […]
What inspired you to create ‘Soy & Wick Candles’? Soy&Wick Candles brand was born in our family. I got married and moved to the UK to my husband in May 2021. In the new status of wife, I defined my first mission as a creator of comfort and cosiness in the home. I really […]
Our NEW Candle Making Kits are here! This is where the fun begins and below is your guide for creating your own patterned tin candles, just remember, have fun and enjoy. Before you get started, you need to ensure that your workspace is clean and clear, and you have the following items to hand… You […]
¿Por dónde empezar a la hora de crear velas de colores? En nuestra última guía tratamos todo lo que necesita saber sobre el uso de chips de colorante para colorear sus proyectos de cera, desde velas hasta fundidos de cera. Los copos de colorante altamente concentrados de Bekro son fáciles de trabajar, no alteran la combustión ni el aroma de [...]
¿Estás preparado para la temporada de velas de boda? Es la estación mágica, llena de amor, felicidad y celebración. Desde las hermosas flores y decoraciones hasta la deliciosa comida y bebida, las bodas son un festín para los sentidos. Si buscas un regalo único y personalizado para la feliz pareja, hacer velas caseras es una gran [...]
What inspired you to create ‘The Noir Candle Company’? First of all, I have always loved anything that makes my home smell nice, like candles, diffusers, etc and secondly when my son was born in 2018, I was diagnosed with aggressive melanoma. My treatment made it hard for me to go back to work and […]
What are the 9 natural classification categories for fragrance oils and products containing them? With the wide range of words used to describe natural fragrance products it can be hard to know which one to use for your homemade creations or the products you are purchasing. Here at Cosy Owl we have put together a […]
La transpiración es un fenómeno natural en la fabricación de jabón. La transpiración se produce entre la humedad del aire y una sustancia humectante del jabón. En los jabones de fusión, el humectante es la glicerina. La glicerina hace que el jabón sea fácil de trabajar y atrae de forma natural la humedad del aire hacia la piel, dejándole [...]
With the King’s coronation around the corner it’s time to celebrate our wonderful Best of British fragrance oils. These fragrances remind us of beautiful flower filled gardens, freshly picked fruit and Summer days spent in the great outdoors. From candle table centre pieces to wax melts, we have the fragrances you need to mark this […]
Want to learn how to make solid shampoo? Everything you need is all in one kit available here. Bergamot is a beautifully citrus essential oil, extracted from the rinds of an orange from a bergamot tree. This recipe will take you through all the steps you need for making four gorgeously scented bergamot solid shampoo […]
There are a variety of ways to melt wax and soap bases. Let’s take you through each one… Cosy Owl Double Boiler: Fill the double boiler with water half way (225ml) Place on a hob at a medium heat Add soap base or wax into the boiler and gently stir until fully melted Do not […]
How did you start up Glisten and Glow Candles? The Girls, Ella and Keira started Glisten and Glow Candles to give them something to do while they couldn’t go out or go to school during the Covid lockdown. Their Mother Tracy helped get them get started with the legal bits like the CLP’s and insurance […]
¿Buscas inspiración para tus pastillas de cera de primavera? Te cubrimos con nuestras últimas creaciones, desde pastillas de cera de conejo con preciosos detalles hasta relajantes fundidos de cera de lavanda. Estas ideas harán fluir tu creatividad, con fragancias que rezuman flores frescas de cosecha propia o dulce miel pegajosa. Abbey y Hayley se han retado a idear [...]
What are essential oils? Essential Oils are commonly used in aroma therapy to improve health and well-being. They are concentrated oils that contain highly potent chemical compounds that are found inside many plants and they each have a characteristic essence. These oils can stimulate areas of your brain such as the limbic system. This system […]
El aceite esencial de lavanda se encuentra en una gran variedad de productos naturales para la salud y cosméticos. Es uno de los aceites más populares en aromaterapia, con propiedades calmantes que ayudan a conciliar el sueño y mejorar la relajación. Hoy compartimos con vosotros esta preciosa receta de cera fundida que incluye un detalle decorativo de lavanda seca para [...]
Wick to Container Size Chart Choosing a wick for your candle is an important process for making sure your candle burns safely and correctly. Important elements to look out for when testing your wicks: Consistent flame size No mushrooming or blooming A consistent and moderate candle container temperature Correct sized wax melt pool No smoke […]
What inspired you to start Becky Bees Candles? Firstly, my life long love and empathy for nature and wildlife. As a child I could often be found rescuing injured birds, hedgehogs and my personal great love, bees, who sometimes needed shelter from a heavy down pour of rain or a little energy boosting sugar meal […]
Feature In Our Blog… We are super excited to announce our new small business feature blog! This is where we pick a wonderful small business who shops with us, to be featured on our blog and share their story. Not only this but we now have a brand new creators section in our email newsletters, […]
Multi-wick candles are perfect for this time of the year. With more than one wick, these candles create a warm glow with multiple flames which are comforting and add a cosy feel to a room. Larger candle containers often need more than one wick to distribute the heat evenly, leading to a cleaner and more […]
With the Spring season upon us, this means it’s nearly time to enjoy all the wonderful fragrances from fresh and floral to fruity and sweet. With so many fragrance oils to choose from, we have made it easy to choose with our 2023 trend edit. These Spring fragrance oils can be paired perfectly with wax […]
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Poner una cera fundida en un calentador puede transformar al instante el ambiente de una habitación liberando tu aroma favorito. Lo mejor de hacer tus propias ceras fundidas es que puedes personalizarlas con una gran variedad de combinaciones de colorantes, purpurina, polvo de mica y aceites aromáticos. Además, el proceso de elaboración es divertido y fácil de hacer en casa. No [...]
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