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 […]
A huge thank you to each and everyone of our customers for your support. We have reached our 2k followers across Facebook and Instagram and we want to celebrate with you with a GIVEAWAY competition. You have an opportunity to win up to 10 fragrance oils up to the value of £30.00*. If you’d like […]
Did you know that some scented candle makers only put the candle’s fragrance in the top ring? This is why many candles smell strongly in the shop but are underwhelming when you get them home. If you’ve had a problem with your candle where it hasn’t lasted for as long as you would have liked, […]
To help people try and relax, we have been looking into the connection between scent and relaxation. There are many different ways people can relax, from meditation and yoga, through to practising mindfulness. As well as the physical forms of relaxing, we decided to ask our customers what particular scents helped them feel calm. The […]
Calling All Parents! – Easy craft ideas for kids to make at home Struggling to find educational activities to do with your children? Or are you just wanting some quiet time for yourself? Well, here at Cosy Owl we have the perfect solution for you – Candles! Candle making is a great blend of art and […]
As Easter approaches, we are giving one lucky person the chance to WIN a free food focused candle making kit! Whether you’re a fan of chocolate orange, sugar berry or prefer something even sweeter such as honey… we have some excellent choices. Enter our competition via Facebook or Instagram and let us know in the […]
Winners Thank you to everyone for entering the competition. There were some excellent entries and you will find out top 5 winners below. **Now closed**Easter is nearly here and what better way to get your craft on at home then by making your own Easter-themed wax melts! We’re now running a social media competition across […]
El chocolate está cada vez más sobrevalorado como regalo de Pascua, así que ¿por qué no dar rienda suelta a la creatividad y regalar cera fundida este año? Tanto si lo haces solo como si involucras a la familia, este es el regalo que puede durar más tiempo y hará que cualquier hogar huela genial. Ingredientes Cera fundida Kerawax 4600 o Kerasoy 4120 [...]
There is still a lot of confusion over whether paraffin wax can be classed as vegan friendly and whether it is harmful to the environment, with this article we want to tackle some of the common misconceptions and issues surrounding paraffin wax and concerns surrounding veganism and sustainability. With its origins in the Petroleum industry, […]
At Cosy Owl, we are always striving to ensure the safety and ethical sourcing of our products, we know that our customers want to use as natural products as possible that also perform exceptionally. To this end, we clearly label any of our fragrance oils that contain CMR’s, Phthalates, Parabens, Silicone and PEG, which we […]
UPDATED: 28/01/2020 – Shortlist announced Across the East of England, we have seen some truly fantastic artistic creations. It has been a challenge to shortlist the top 15 entries. However, they are included below for you to see and are listed in no particular order. Winners will be announced on February 10th. 1. Chloë Mae […]
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Like all other candle making supply companies, we supply an excellent range of quality fragrances, at great prices, all exclusive to us and these have been very well received and grown in range greatly since we began. These are great for most candle makers but we wanted to be able to offer not just more […]
The rise of the digital environment has revolutionised the way we live our lives. In the modern world, toddlers watch YouTube videos on iPads, children have smartphones with social media and parents catch their favourite shows on streaming platforms like Netflix. If we want to set an alarm for the morning, the days of searching […]
At Cosy Owl we are pleased to be able to offer an ever-growing range of Vegan Candle Making Supplies. We have a strong ethical ethos and ensure all our products are sustainably sourced, environmentally friendly, cruelty free and increasingly, vegan friendly. For your convenience we clearly mark every product to show if it is completely […]
What needs to be included on the Label When fragrance oils are used at different percentage loads, they will trigger different information that is required to be present on your CLP labels. Only if triggered, it must contain all or some of the below: Supplier Identification – This is always needed and must include the […]
A wooden wick is the perfect addition to any natural looking candle and is Vegan friendly, cruelty free and delivers a classic yet stylish finish. When making a wooden wick candle, additional preparation is required and so we have detailed below how to pre-wax the wick ensuring you use these correctly. Ingredients Wooden wicks (always […]
Haz sonreír a tu padre con una vela casera única, que podrás personalizar fácilmente con su color favorito y tu propia etiqueta. A continuación te ofrecemos nuestra guía para hacer una vela de mármol bicolor con distintos acabados de mecha. Ingredientes Aprox. 250-300g de Kerawax 4105 o Kerasoy 4130 (por vela) 3g [...]
You have perfected your new craft and interest in your product is picking up. So, it is important that as a business owner, you are protected and compliant with Trading Standards. As well as, all legal aspects of selling your product. Hopefully, our simple guide will answer any questions you have and will provide all […]
As a candle manufacturer and supplier, labelling your product correctly is the most crucial element of your business. Not only because failure to do so will see you breaking the law, but an incorrectly labelled product would void your insurance. The Classification, Labelling and Packaging Regulation (CLP) stipulates that all new products with hazardous substances […]
En lugar de regalar bombones esta Semana Santa, ¿por qué no hacer algo más sentimental y crear una divertida cesta de Pascua? Tanto si la haces solo como si involucras a la familia, este es el regalo que dura más que el chocolate... Ingredientes 800 g de Kerawax 4105 o Kerasoy 4130 3 g de 10/937 Tinte Amarillo 3 g de 60/1127 Tinte Lila [...].
¿Por qué no demostrarle a tu madre que tu amor por ella tiene más de una capa? A continuación encontrarás la receta para hacer no sólo una vela de 3 mechas, sino también una vela de 3 colores en capas. Es fácil de hacer y te garantizamos que hará sonreír a tu madre. Ingredientes 500 g de Kerawax 4105 [...]
Todo el mundo quiere mimar a su madre en el Día de la Madre, así que ¿por qué no te tomas tu tiempo y le haces un regalo único que le encante? Este set de velas de regalo es fácil de hacer y puedes añadirle lo que quieras para personalizarlo aún más. Sigue nuestra guía paso a paso para hacer tu propio [...]
Before you get started making a pillar candle, you need to ensure that your work space is clean and clear, and you have the following items to hand: Ingredients A heat source to melt the wax Double boiler or pan inside a pan to melt the wax in Your mould for making your candle Something […]
Before you get started making a candle, you need to ensure that your workspace is clean and clear and you have the following items to hand: A heat source to melt the wax Double boiler or pan inside a pan to melt the wax in Something to stir the wax with Thermometer Pouring Jug A […]
