Guides & Recipes

18 10, 2022

Welcome To Our New Website

2022-10-20T15:52:39+01:0018 October 2022|Updates|0 Comments

Our new website is here! Welcome to new features at Cosy Owl with updated areas to improve your shopping experience. Let's take a closer look to see what's new... Explore new account tabs Add products you love to your favourites New gift card features - Add messages and upload photos Improved search facility Save multiple addresses to your account Option to save payment cards Option to pay by Klarna  - Pay in instalments or in 30 days [...]

12 10, 2022

How To Make Christmas Tree Wax Melts

2023-09-18T16:37:36+01:0012 October 2022|Christmas|0 Comments

Learn how to make clamshell Christmas tree wax melts. The perfect Christmas craft activity to get you in the festive spirit and feel cosy during the winter months. Victoria from Cosy and Country joins us for a collaborative project, which is easy to follow in the comfort of your own home! Follow a wonderful step by step tutorial for making Winter Pine wax melts which can be added to a wax melt burner to release [...]

1 10, 2022

Halloween & Autumn Fragrance Oil Chat with Makes Scents Candles | Instagram Live Playback

2022-10-25T11:15:54+01:001 October 2022|Autumn, Halloween|0 Comments

Join us for our Halloween & Autumn Fragrance Oil chat (Instagram live playback) with our guest Abbey from Makes Scents Candles and explore Halloween and Autumn fragrance oils and project ideas. Delve into the world of Cosy Owl fragrances and take a closer look at a few projects we have made recently. What Halloween projects will you create this season? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSbD260oRbE&t=213s Looking for even more inspiration? Take a look at our guides [...]

20 09, 2022

Candle Documents- CLP’s, IFRA’s, SDS | Instagram Live Playback with Make Scents Candles

2022-10-25T11:16:49+01:0020 September 2022|FAQ|0 Comments

Join us for our Instagram live playback with our guest Abbey from Makes Scents Candles from June 2022. Listen to information on candle documents including CLP's, IFRA's and Safety Data Sheets. https://youtu.be/1fuwFgBYhxU   Follow us on social media and tag us in your creations. We love to see what you have been making! Facebook Instagram  Pinterest TikTok  YouTube - Find more tutorials and project inspiration   

18 08, 2022

A Guide to making Spooky letter wax melts using Soyaluna wax

2022-10-25T11:32:40+01:0018 August 2022|Halloween, Wax Melts|0 Comments

Spooky season is upon us and what better way to get into the spirit than making some cosy wax melts with Autumn fragrances? Choose from our full range of fragrances and dye colours to personalise your very own messages using our wax letter mould. These Halloween letter wax melts are fun and easy to make at home with our new Soyaluna pillar wax perfect for a smooth and creamy finish. Which spooky words would you [...]

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 [...]

8 08, 2022

DIY Toy Fish Embedded Soap

2022-10-14T17:00:00+01:008 August 2022|Soap Making|0 Comments

Looking for a fun craft project to get stuck into with children over the Summer holidays? Washing your hands has never been so fun with these simple fish embedded soaps. Follow our simple step by step tutorial on how to make your very own. You will need: Stephenson Melt & Pour WST White Soap Base - 1kg Stephenson Melt & Pour ST Clear Soap Base - 1kg Flash Blue Mica Powder Ocean Fragrance Oil Small [...]

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|0 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 [...]

22 03, 2022

How to: Spring Honey Bee inspired Soap

2022-10-17T12:10:46+01:0022 March 2022|Soap Making, Spring|0 Comments

Are you ready for Spring inspired projects? We have a great project for all the bee lovers out there. This gorgeously, fresh soap recipe is perfect for making 6 soap bars with a Spring honey bee inspired design. Add a personalised touch by your choosing your mica powder colour and fragrance. We have chosen Honey fragrance oil to match perfectly with the design. Ingredients 400g Melt & Pour Clear Soap Base Bee soap mould Thermometer [...]

2 03, 2022

Fun container garden upcycling projects

2022-10-17T12:14:14+01:002 March 2022|Easter, Mother’s Day, Spring|0 Comments

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 fun ways to up-cycle everyday household objects into planters from the new book A Year of Nature Craft and Play [...]

22 02, 2022

Easter Inspiration For Your Business

2022-10-19T12:48:41+01:0022 February 2022|Easter|0 Comments

Need some ideas for adding an Easter buzz around your Springtime candle making or general craft products? We have put together our top 5 Easter inspired ideas for your business, from gift guides to sprucing up product packaging.  Competitions Competitions are a great way of increasing your small business engagement and reach across social media and newsletters alike. Simple competition ideas include liking and sharing a social media post, encouraging customers to tag you in a [...]

17 02, 2022

AS SEEN ON ITV’S THIS MORNING: Reed Diffuser Making Kits for Springtime

2022-10-17T12:16:18+01:0017 February 2022|Company News|0 Comments

With Spring just around the corner and the evenings getting lighter, this is an apt time to start thinking of all things Springtime, giving your home a lovely refresh. With that in mind, a good spring clean and refresh is an excellent way to turn the page on Winter and craft up some new, scented accessories for your home and that includes candles and soaps too.As seen on ITV's This Morning, our Reed Diffuser Making [...]

20 01, 2022

Valentine’s Crafts To Inspire

2022-10-17T12:18:54+01:0020 January 2022|Valentine's Day|0 Comments

Spread the love this Valentine's Day with a homemade gift to pamper yourself or a loved one with our Valentine's Crafts to inspire guide. We have been romanticising about all the fun recipes to decorate the home, relax your mind or pamper your body. Here are our top 4 recipes which can be created in the comfort of your own home and are perfect for beginners too! 4 Valentines Day recipes for pamper days and [...]

20 01, 2022

How to: Valentines Love-Heart Wax Melts

2022-10-25T11:33:41+01:0020 January 2022|Valentine's Day, Wax Melts|0 Comments

We have a wax melt recipe for you that is simple but also makes a wonderful homemade gift for a loved one with our Valentine's wax melt guide! While chocolates and flowers are a thoughtful gift idea, we have been thinking outside of the box at Cosy Owl when it comes to Valentine's Day gifting. Let's face it, it's also a great excuse to craft something new too! Wax melts can be put into little [...]

20 01, 2022

DIY: Sugar Scrub

2022-10-25T11:34:17+01:0020 January 2022|Body Care, Valentine's Day|0 Comments

Want to add a sweet touch to a homemade gift? Sugar scrubs help promote healthy skin by exfoliating your skin and removing dead skin cells. Scrubs also stimulate circulation and brighten tired skin. What's great about sugar scrub is that you only need a few key ingredients to make your own at home. Its ingredients consist of carrier oil, essential oil and sugar. You will need: Glass candle container with lid or clean jam jar [...]

20 01, 2022

DIY: Lavender Essential Oil Scented Wax Tablets

2022-10-25T11:30:51+01:0020 January 2022|Valentine's Day, Wax Tablets|0 Comments

Wax tablets are not only great for releasing beautiful scents in the home but also double up as a decoration too! They are fabulous for freshening up drawers, closets and shelving. You can make them personalised to your loved one by choosing from a range of scents including essential oils to fragrance oils. Why not add your own decoration from dried flowers to glitter, for an extra creative pizzazz? Simply hang Lavender Essential Oil Scented [...]

20 01, 2022

How to: Valentine’s Envelope Essential Oil Soaps

2022-10-18T12:27:13+01:0020 January 2022|Soap Making, Valentine's Day|0 Comments

  Are you wanting a project to get stuck into a creative project for Valentine's Day? Not only does this recipe smell amazing but they also have a fun, love letter theme to decorate your home. This month at Cosy Owl we have been thinking all about 'love' essential oils and Patchouli is our top scent for January and February, here's why. Patchouli is an aromatic, flowering plant and it is often seen labelled in [...]

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 [...]

19 11, 2021

Christmas Stocking Filler Gift Ideas: Craft Kits

2022-10-18T13:57:26+01:0019 November 2021|Christmas|0 Comments

The festive season is here and searching for Christmas gifts has commenced. Here at Cosy Owl we are super excited to share with you our Newest products which are perfect stocking filler gift ideas for anyone creative or looking to start a new hobby. Our craft kits include all the ingredients you need to make candles, wax melts, diffusers or soap. Packaged in a lovely box, these kits are perfect for all craft lovers out [...]

16 11, 2021

How to make Christmas Embedded Wax Melts

2022-10-26T16:48:51+01:0016 November 2021|Christmas, Wax Melts|0 Comments

Who's feeling in the festive spirit? We are loving all things Christmas scented to get us in a festive mood. These Christmas present embedded wax melts wax melts are sure to be a great hit for customers or to make as stocking filler gifts. They not only make your home smell gorgeous but also melt with whimsical colours of dye and mica powder. Ingredients EcoSoya Melt Soy Wax- 800g Circle Silicone mould Wax melt flower, [...]

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