Need some Halloween inspiration? Our easy step-by-step video created in partnership with Cosy & Country walks you through the process of making your own layered Halloween candles – perfect for the spooky season! Ingredients Kerasoy 4130 or Kerawax 4105 wax 30cl Karen Round Glass Container 50ml Fragrance Oil – we used Pumpkin Spice 3g of 6099/25 Orange […]
With the weather getting chillier and Autumn almost upon us, it’s the perfect time to hone your inner craftsmanship and make these inspirational luxury candles with wooden wicks. Our step-by-step video created in partnership with Cosy & Country walks you through the process to make your very own candles at home…brrr-ill-iant! Ingredients Wooden […]
Wanting to try your hand at making wax melts? Our easy step-by-step video created in partnership with Cosy & Country walks you through the process of making your own wax melts at home. Creating your own wax melts at home is a fun and rewarding DIY project that allows you to customize the scents, colours, […]
Want to make your own reed diffusers at home, with a fragrance you love? We have a great tutorial with Victoria who takes you through all the steps you need! Ingredients 100ml Diffusol – Augeo Base Oil 10 Pack of Natural Porex Reeds (also available in black) 50ml Fragrance of your choice 200ml Karen Diffuser […]
With Summer now here, it’s the perfect time to try our beach themed gel votive candle. It will make the perfect table centre piece but there’s no need to limit yourself to a beach theme when there are so many alternatives! Ingredients Gel Wax Soy Container Wax or Paraffin Container Wax 2 containers varying in […]
Holiday dreamers in the UK have cast their vote on the scents that remind them of a specific destination around the world. With many holidaymakers postponing trips until 2021, this is leaving holiday goers to simply reminisce on their favourite scents from abroad and here at home. We asked the public via social media which […]
Essential Oils (as opposed to Fragrance Oils) are concentrated, highly potent chemical compounds that are found inside many plants. For many years, people have used plants and their essential oils to improve physical and mental health and well-being. Being used heavily in aromatherapy, these oils allow you to naturally maintain good health and address specific […]
Cosy Owl is delighted to announce a new ‘How To’ series in partnership with Yorkshire based small candle making business Cosy and Country. Owner of Cosy and Country Victoria Hartley will be the leading star in a new series of exciting How To crafts and candle making videos for all levels. The first video “Beginners […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
