Candle Making

20 10, 2023

Nutcracker Christmas Tree Wax Melts Guide

2023-10-20T14:10:51+01:0020 October 2023|Candle Making, Christmas, Wax Melts|0 Comments

One such iconic figure that often graces our homes during the festive season is the Nutcracker, a symbol of wonder and magic. What if we told you that you could bring the spirit of the Nutcracker directly into your home, not just as a decoration, but as a fragrant, swirling wax melt? Imagine the warm and cosy atmosphere it would create, filling your space with the nostalgic scents of the season. Join us as we [...]

4 10, 2023

Red Berry and Holly Candle Guide

2023-11-01T11:11:47+00:004 October 2023|Candle Making, Christmas|2 Comments

As the crisp winds of Winter begin to rustle through the trees and the holiday season draws near, there's no better time to infuse your home with warmth and festive cheer. What better way to do so than by creating your very own red berry and holly fragranced candle? These delightful DIY candles not only add a touch of seasonal magic to your surroundings but also make for heartfelt gifts that capture the essence of [...]

13 09, 2023

Wood Smoke Vanilla Bubble Glass Candle Guide

2023-09-22T13:44:26+01:0013 September 2023|Candle Making, Christmas|0 Comments

Delve into the luxurious aroma of premium wood smoke vanilla this season, where your senses will embark on a journey through scent notes ranging from the mysterious allure of black iris and geranium leaves to the delicate whispers of jasmine, sweet vernal grass, cardamom, and ylang-ylang. Embark on a delightful journey as we guide you through crafting your very own wood smoke vanilla bubble ball candle. These charming creations not only capture the essence of [...]

6 07, 2023

How To Make A Candle

2023-07-18T16:37:25+01:006 July 2023|Candle Making|0 Comments

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 Weighing scales Pouring jug Thermometer Spoon A heat source such as a hob Bain marie or a double boiler  Step [...]

6 07, 2023

How To Market A Candle Business

2023-07-04T09:58:50+01:006 July 2023|Candle Making|0 Comments

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 starting out.   Here are the key topics we cover: - Branding (look and feel of your business) - Where [...]

4 07, 2023

How To Start A Candle Making Business

2023-07-03T12:17:45+01:004 July 2023|Candle Making, FAQ|0 Comments

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 a passion that you enjoy, but where do you start? Here are the key factors you will want to consider: [...]

22 06, 2023

A Guide To Making Patterned Tin Candles

2023-09-19T17:10:11+01:0022 June 2023|Candle Making|0 Comments

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 will need: Cosy Owl Patterned Tin Candle Making Kit Double boiler or a pan inside a pan to melt the [...]

18 06, 2023

A Guide To Using Bekro Wax Dye

2023-06-07T16:22:21+01:0018 June 2023|Candle Making, FAQ, Wax Melts|0 Comments

Where do you start when it comes to creating colourful candles? In our latest guide we are covering all you need to know about using dye chips to colour your wax projects from candles to wax melts. Bekro’s highly concentrated dye flakes are easy to work with, do not alter the burn or scent of a candle and are the perfect way to add a vibrant lift. All Bekro’s beautifully vibrant colours are designed to [...]

1 06, 2023

Tilted Layered Candle Technique

2023-06-01T11:12:28+01:001 June 2023|Candle Making, Mother’s Day, Spring, Summer|0 Comments

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 and unleash your creativity with our Bekro dye. https://www.tiktok.com/@cosyowl/video/7223039549222571270?lang=en   Ingredients: 30 cl Karen Glass 240g container wax Eco [...]

19 02, 2023

Multi Wick Candles Tutorial And Live Chat

2023-03-13T11:26:08+00:0019 February 2023|Candle Making, FAQ|0 Comments

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 efficient burn. Larger candles contain more wax and fragrance, therefore having more wicks means the fragrance can distribute over [...]

18 01, 2023

A Guide To Making A Black Cherry Heart Candle

2023-03-13T11:31:29+00:0018 January 2023|Candle Making, Valentine's Day|0 Comments

Spread the love with this adorable homemade heart candle recipe. Add your chosen fragrance oil and dye to make your candle personal to yourself or a loved one! We have chosen this deep dark red dye to match the glorious scent of black cherry. With this scent you can experience a prominent aroma associated with fruity cherry and pomegranate. This is most pronounced as your candle starts to burn, filling up your room with [...]

19 12, 2022

Candle & Wax Melt Kit Unboxing with Makes Scents Candles | Instagram Live Playback

2022-12-21T12:22:05+00:0019 December 2022|Candle Making, Wax Melts|0 Comments

Unbox our candle and wax melt making kits and discover the world of scented crafts. Join our Instagram live playback with Abbey from Make Scents Candles and Stacey from Cosy Owl as they chat all about our popular beginner friendly kits. Unbox each kit and see the products up close up. Hear tips and tricks for making too! Watch our video here... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEaTTMwNRiU&t=3s Follow us on social media and [...]

10 12, 2022

A Guide To Creating Cube Candles

2023-03-13T11:33:39+00:0010 December 2022|Candle Making, Christmas|0 Comments

Have you created a cubed shaped candle before? These cube glasses are wonderful for adding a touch of luxury and add a new shape to your collection. They look stylish standing alone as well as part of a group of candles on display in a room. At Cosy Owl we have 2 different sized cube glasses available, including 8cl and 29cl glasses. In this recipe we are showing you how to make your very [...]

15 11, 2022

A Guide To Making A Christmas Present Candle

2022-12-01T11:31:08+00:0015 November 2022|Candle Making, Christmas|0 Comments

Who's ready for festive candle making? The excitement of Christmas is around the corner, with beautifully decorated candles and festive fragrances filling the air. These candles make wonderful gifts, that can be used as decorative pieces on the table or next to a cosy fire. Want to know how to make your very own decorative Christmas present embedded candles? We have an easy to follow recipe, with all the ingredients you need available from Cosy [...]

1 11, 2022

Christmas Craft Ideas with Makes Scents Candles | Candle, Wax Melt & soap | Instagram Live Playback

2023-10-04T11:02:50+01:001 November 2022|Candle Making, Christmas, Soap Making, Wax Melts|0 Comments

Join us for our Instagram live playback with Abbey from Makes Scents Candles and Hayley from Cosy Owl. Check out our latest Christmas craft ideas from candle making to soap making. Hear tips, tricks and trending ideas to inspire your next project! These ideas are perfect for a homemade gift or to bring a new product into your business collection. How could you embed wax melt shapes into your candles? Or combine colours together to [...]

18 08, 2022

A Guide to making a Pumpkin ombre candle using Soyaluna

2022-10-25T11:31:47+01:0018 August 2022|Candle Making, Halloween|0 Comments

Neutral pumpkin colours are this year's must-have trend for Halloween. We have been inspired to make a candle using a fun ombre layering technique with pumpkin neutrals. With this project, you can unleash your creativity using different colour blends creating a design unique to you. It’s the perfect decor piece to add a seasonal scent update to your home. Ingredients: 160g Soyaluna Container wax 9g of Fragrance oil (We have used Apple Cinnamon) (6% fragrance [...]

5 07, 2022

How to: Jasmine Candle using SoyaLuna Container Wax

2022-10-14T16:45:55+01:005 July 2022|Candle Making|0 Comments

Our elegant Jasmine Fragrance Oil is a beautiful addition to our candle making recipe, with floral aromas to freshen your home. It offers a scent throw of light undertones of bitter orange and Madagascar vanilla with an aftertaste of honey and musk notes. Want to learn how to make a candle with this gorgeous fragrance oil? Follow our guide on how to make Jasmine Candle using SoyaLuna Container Wax. SoyaLuna Container wax is great for the [...]

6 06, 2022

How to: Wooden Wick Candle using SoyaLuna Container Wax

2022-11-22T09:56:43+00:006 June 2022|Candle Making|2 Comments

Wooden wick candles create a homely feel with a calming crackle sound when lighting. Today we are going to show you our newest wax that has landed at Cosy Owl which is SoyaLuna Container wax. It is specifically made for the home candle maker, suited to making container candles. It has amazing qualities including zero to low frosting, smooth finish, great hot and cold throw and we recommend using a 6-8% fragrance load. Want to [...]

12 05, 2022

NEW SoyaLuna Wax Has Arrived At Cosy Owl

2022-10-19T12:47:49+01:0012 May 2022|Candle Making|0 Comments

NEW SoyaLuna Wax Has Arrived At Cosy Owl. Want to hear more about this wax? Find out more about why we love this wax in our latest guide... Shop SoyaLuna Container and Pillar Wax Want to see both waxes in action? Check out our latest videos on SoyaLuna wax including a closer look at using both of the waxes with tutorials on candle and wax melt making. Container Wax Natural Waxes Soyaluna Container Wax is a [...]

10 05, 2022

Using Cotton Wicks with SoyaLuna Container Wax: Recommendations

2022-10-14T17:12:03+01:0010 May 2022|Candle Making|2 Comments

  A Guide On Using Cotton Wicks with SoyaLuna Container Wax   Cotton wicks are a popular and affordable standard choice in the candle world. Cotton wicks are made up of cotton strands which are braided. The wick is dipped in wax holding it in its upright position. As with all wicks, after burning the candle and left to cool completely the wick will need to be trimmed when next lit. Half a centimetre is [...]

10 05, 2022

Using Wooden Wicks with SoyaLuna Container Wax: Recommendations

2022-10-14T17:17:47+01:0010 May 2022|Candle Making|0 Comments

A Guide On Using Wooden Wicks with SoyaLuna Container Wax   Wooden wicks are a popular choice in the candle world because of the modern aesthetic as well as their burn performance. Wooden wicks are known to heat wax evenly but also at a slow pace. They create a wider flame, which is often described as relaxing to watch. Once lit they usually give off a cosy, crackling sound. The crackling sound comes from the [...]

25 04, 2022

A Guide to Making a Celebration of Life Candle

2022-10-25T11:28:04+01:0025 April 2022|Candle Making|0 Comments

We are proud to announce that we have teamed up with Farleigh Hospice Charity in aid of their 40th Birthday to create a stunning new Celebration of Life candle making kit, designed to celebrate of the life of a loved one who is either no longer with you or who is in your thoughts as they go through difficult times.  It is a beautiful way to remember and celebrate the joy that people bring to [...]

6 12, 2021

How To Make Candy Cane swirl candles

2022-10-26T17:12:15+01:006 December 2021|Candle Making, Christmas|0 Comments

Who's ready for festive candles? We have felt inspired by our Candy Cane Swirl Fragrance Oil this week. This meant it was time to experiment with ways to create a swirl design with wax. We have tested a few different techniques so you don't have to and we found our absolute favourite way to get that Christmas candy candle in time for your Christmas displays at home like the candle above. Here's a few of [...]

12 10, 2021

Halloween Candle Making Ideas

2022-10-26T17:16:11+01:0012 October 2021|Candle Making, Halloween|0 Comments

  Halloween is a special and spooky time to bring family and friends together to share ideas for creating your very own Halloween decoration for the home. Traditionally speaking, candles were used to help guide spirits away from the home, as well as providing a source of light of course and rather than creating just black candles, we thought we’d help you be a bit more creative.  With the help of Abbey White from Makes [...]

27 09, 2021

Halloween Essential Oil Candles to Inspire

2023-10-16T12:29:21+01:0027 September 2021|Candle Making, Essential Oils, Halloween|0 Comments

With Halloween around the corner, we have been conjuring up fun spells to create essential oil candles. Many different essential oils have the power to keep you calm and relaxed and burning these in a candle can give you a magical sense of well-being. Essential oils have characteristic essences which bring a magical touch when it comes to aromatherapeutic healing. The key to using essential oils is to identify your area of need and find [...]

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