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 comments, the scents which make you crave certain foods or drinks to be in with the chance of winning! Terms [...]
Winners Thank you to everyone for entering the competition. There were some excellent entries and you will find out top 5 winners below. Entry from Ashleigh - Lancashire. Entry from Jada at Pink Lagoons Crystal Cove Entry from Victoria at Cosy and Country Entry from Sharon at CraftyGal Creations Entry by Lynne at Pawsome Friendship **Now closed**Easter is nearly here and what better way to get your craft on at home then by making your [...]
Chocolate is fast becoming overrated as an Easter gift so why not get creative and give the gift of wax melts this year! Whether you make it alone or involve the family, this is the gift that can last longer and will have any home smelling great. Ingredients Kerawax 4600 or Kerasoy 4120 Wax Melt Tartlet Clamshells 4oz Plastic Melt Pots with LidSegment Deli Pots and Lid Fragrance Oil – we used LilacDye – we [...]
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, it has of late become something of a pariah within the candle-making industry, this is partly due to an increased [...]
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 are aware that some customers want to seek to avoid. The good news is that most of our range is [...]
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 Wård (Ticketyboo Studio)Cambourne, Cambridgeshire I created this with both Winter and snow in mind. The snowflakes offer a delicate contrast [...]
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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 fragrances but something different. Something to improve on what was currently available on the market and push the quality boundary [...]
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 for a clock are long gone. Now, we simply shout “hey, Alexa!” Unfortunately though, there’s a worry this technology is [...]
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 vegan friendly and you can rest assured that our products are ethical and sustainably sourced. We are also continually reducing [...]
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 business name, contact number and your registered business address. Product Identifier – This is also always needed and is [...]
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 check what wick you need for your diameter of candle) Kerasoy 4130 or Kerawax 4105 wax (if using a different [...]
Bring a smile to any Dads face with a unique home-made candle, which you can easily personalise with his favourite colour and your own unique label. Below is our guide for making a two-tone marble candle with a choice of wick finishes. Ingredients Approx. 250-300g of either Kerawax 4105 or Kerasoy 4130 (per candle) 3g of Bekro Dye (colour can be of your choice we used 6000/01 Black) 50ML bottle of a Fragrance Oil of [...]
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 the information you need to know for selling on your candles and wax melts. The laws surrounding the selling of [...]
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 must be labelled with the relevant information. CLP information should be supplied with any non-cosmetic product containing a [...]
Instead of gifting chocolates this Easter, why not do something more heart-felt and create a fun Easter basket? Whether you make it alone or involve the family, this is the gift that lasts longer than chocolate… Ingredients 800g of either Kerawax 4105 or Kerasoy 4130 3g of 10/937 Yellow Dye 3g of 60/1127 Lilac Dye 3g of 52/5561 Light Blue Dye 3g of 72/7427 Light Green Dye 50ML bottle of a Fragrance Oil of your [...]
Why not show your Mum that there is more than just one layer to your love for her? Below is the recipe for making not just a 3-wick candle, but a 3-colour layered candle too! It's easy to make and guaranteed to put a smile on any Mum's face. Ingredients 500g of either Kerawax 4105 or Kerasoy 4130 3g of 60/1127 Lilac Dye 3g of 39/4327 Pink Dye 3g of 35/4141 Light Rose Pink Dye [...]
Everyone wants to spoil their Mum on Mother's Day, so why not take your time and create her a unique gift she will love. This candle gift set is easy to make, and you can add anything you like to personalise it further. Follow our step by step guide to make your own Mother's Day candles in the comfort of your own home. Ingredients 650g of either Kerawax 4105 or Kerasoy 4130 100g of either [...]
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 to stir the wax with Thermometer Pouring Jug Clothes peg or hair slide to hold wick in place Method Taking [...]
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 wick centering tool / Clothes peg / hair slide to hold wick Method Step 1 - Pour your wax (the [...]
Candle Container When using pre-waxed wicks with tabs, it is simply a case of using either a glue tab or molten wax to adhere this to the bottom of your container (ensure this is central). Then you will need to use an item to hold the wick in place and pulled taut (I normally use pegs or hair clips). If you are using a raw wick, please see below. Candle Mould When wicking your [...]
Here we have another candle making technique for you to sink your teeth into. The mosaic candle has more to it, which means it will take longer to create your final masterpiece. This technique will need to be done over a period of a couple of days. However, the result is well worth the time taken to make it. I would recommend that this is done with a pillar candle for maximum effect, but you [...]
Welcome to the world of making candles. Whether you are experienced or new to candles marbling is a great technique for getting creative. A marble candle is the effect caused by blending two or more colours to achieve a smoky effect. To get started, you want to follow the normal guidelines for making a container candle as seen below: Method Step 1 - Select your container, measure out the correct amount of wax you need [...]
Candle Making Key Terms Explained Burn Pool The burn pool of a candle is the pool of molten (melted) wax surrounding the wick, it is this wax that is drawn up through the wick and combusted via the flame. As you can see by this picture the melt pool covers the entire candle and therefore you are getting the maximum burn time and efficiency out of your candle. There is no wasted wax at the [...]
Wax to Container % Fill container/mould with water, measure the amount of water and round up to the nearest 10ml. Deduct 20% from that figure and that is the number of grams you need – so: For example:495ml of water in the container/mould – round up to 500mlDeduct 20% from that figure (100) giving you 400 - so you need 400g of wax. This method is suitable for both Paraffin wax and Soy Wax. Wick [...]
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