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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 [...]

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 [...]

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

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: Lavender Essential Oil Scented Wax Tablets

2023-10-16T12:28:50+01:0020 January 2022|Essential Oils, 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

DIY: Sugar Scrub

2023-10-16T12:29:23+01:0020 January 2022|Body Care, Christmas, Essential Oils, 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 [...]

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, [...]

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

Cedarwood Essential Oil Candle Halloween Recipe

2023-10-16T12:29:34+01:0027 September 2021|Candle Making, Essential Oils, Halloween|0 Comments

Cedarwood is a popular essential oil that derives from the plant Cedrus. Its Latin name is Cedrus atlantica and what makes Cedarwood so special is its anti-fumitory properties and ability to relieve tension, which could be heightened around the time of Halloween with all the spooky costumes people wear! A good way to set the scene this Halloween is to try your hand at candle making. This special two-part recipe will guide you on how [...]

27 09, 2021

Clove Essential Oil Candle Halloween Recipe

2023-10-16T12:29:40+01:0027 September 2021|Candle Making, Essential Oils, Halloween|0 Comments

Clove Leaf essential oil is a fantastic warming scent and makes for an ideal oil to use in your candle making ventures. Whether you are new to candle making this winter, or are an experienced crafter in this field, preparing your home for the spooky season is a refreshing and perhaps way to celebrate Halloween with your loved ones. Below, you will find the ingredients you need to make your own Clove Leaf essential oil [...]

27 09, 2021

Cinnamon Essential Oil Candle Halloween Recipe

2023-10-16T12:29:45+01:0027 September 2021|Candle Making, Essential Oils, Halloween|0 Comments

Are you in the mood to make your own candles this Halloween? Perhaps you are already an experienced candle maker and you want to try out some new, spooky ideas! We have you covered this Halloween with our memorable Cinnamon Essential oil candle Halloween recipe. Learn how to make your own Halloween candles today with our easy to follow Cinnamon Essential oil candle recipe. https://www.tiktok.com/@cosyowl/video/7020811937290276102?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1&lang=en Ingredients: 30cl Karen Round glass container 240g Kerasoy 4130 [...]

27 09, 2021

A Guide to Making Your Own Hair Mask with Beeswax

2022-10-17T17:03:47+01:0027 September 2021|Hair Care|1 Comment

Want a pamper night in with something to treat your hair? Try your hand at making your own beeswax hair mask with our easy to follow recipe that will assist with preventing dryness and frizz. The beeswax helps to naturally lock in moisture making it fantastic for the scalp and hair, which in turn are given the opportunity to breathe without any synthetic substances added.  Ingredients: 64g Kerawax 2555 Yellow Cosmetic Grade Beeswax 128g olive [...]

27 09, 2021

A Guide to Making Your Own Beeswax Body Lotion Bar

2022-10-14T14:34:05+01:0027 September 2021|Body Care|0 Comments

Lotion bars with added beeswax are a great way to seal moisture in the skin with long-lasting results, without clogging up your pores. Beeswax assists with regulating skin regeneration enabling the skin to naturally repair. Its sweet scent will add a natural aroma to the skin by simply warming the lotion bar in the hand and applying it to the skin. It works great for dry areas of the body such as knees and elbows. [...]

27 09, 2021

A Guide to Making Your Own Hair Wax

2023-10-16T12:29:50+01:0027 September 2021|Essential Oils, Hair Care|0 Comments

  Hair wax is just one of many cosmetic applications you can make yourself by purchasing the relevant wax and various products from the Cosy Owl website. For this guide, we'll be showing you how to make your own hair wax and giving you useful information on how the properties of Beeswax helps to keep your hair nourished and in shape! Ingredients: 200g Kerawax 2555 Yellow Cosmetic Grade Beeswax 100g Refined Coconut carrier oil 100g [...]

16 09, 2021

How to Make Your Own Halloween Hand Shaped Soap

2022-10-14T15:42:28+01:0016 September 2021|Halloween, Soap Making|0 Comments

As part of our Halloween candle and soap making series, it's now time to create a soap worth screaming about! We have created the handiest hand soap just in time for Halloween. Using just a washing-up glove, pegs and a few other ingredients you can make your very own, ready to spook everyone in your household. https://www.tiktok.com/@cosyowl/video/7007819955605458182 Cosy Owl on TikTok TikTok- Behind the scenes making this Halloween hand soap: Ingredients: 380g of Clear Melt [...]

16 09, 2021

A Guide to Making Autumn Wax Melts

2022-10-14T15:42:33+01:0016 September 2021|Autumn, Wax Melts|0 Comments

@cosyowl What colour will these wax melts make? 🍁#autumnwaxmelts #pumpkinspice #diywaxcrafts #waxmeltsmelting ♬ Wildest Dreams - 🕷 Ingredients: 210g Kerasoy 4120 Pillar wax  Bekro Dye chips: Green, Dark Red, Orange  12g Cedarwood and Jasmine Fragrance oil (6% fragrance load) Wax melt mould- Chocolates  Jug  Weighing scales  Bain marie or double boiler  Stirring spoon (to be used for wax creations only)  Tip: Pre-heating the moulds with a hairdryer or heat gun before pouring the wax can [...]

10 09, 2021

How to Make Melt & Pour Soap with Mica Powder

2022-03-30T13:33:00+01:0010 September 2021|Soap Making|0 Comments

We are back with Ascent Bath & Body for an exciting new soap making video where you will learn how to make melt & pour soap with mica powder.  This is our second soap video tutorial as part of our ongoing series with Ascent Bath & Body and this time, you will be able to experiment with colours (Mica) and a new ingredient...!    Ingredients 1kg Melt & Pour WST White Soap Base Unrefined Shea [...]

1 06, 2021

How To Make Seascape Melt and Pour Soaps

2022-09-05T17:19:06+01:001 June 2021|Soap Making, Summer|0 Comments

Looking to learn how to make your very own Seascrape Melt and Pour Soaps? We are thrilled to be able to share with you this exciting step-by-step guide. Please note, for this particular soap, we did not use fragrance as we were focusing on the design element. If you feel confident enough with creating an impressive design like the one in the guide below, you can add a fragrance of your choice. Always refer to [...]

1 06, 2021

How To Make A Pillar Candle Using An Old Pringles Tub!

2023-10-04T11:02:59+01:001 June 2021|Candle Making, Christmas, Recycling Projects|0 Comments

In today's world, any of us resent the amount of waste we create and so we're often looking for ways to reuse materials where we can. If you want to make pillar candles without having to purchase a mould, you can easily reuse some household waste to do so. From milk carton to plastic cups, the possibilities stretch as far as your imagination allows. We decided to use a Pringles tub for this tutorial. These [...]

1 06, 2021

How To Make Shimmery Body Oil!

2022-03-24T10:40:15+00:001 June 2021|Body Care|0 Comments

An easy way to make a luxury moisturising product at home. As temperatures rise, you might need to hydrate your skin more. Add some shimmer to your cosmetics, make yourself the dream concoction with only 5 ingredients from Cosy Owl.  What you’ll need: Sweet almond OilJojoba OilCoconut OilMica - we used bronzeFragrance - we used coconut - a 10 ml sample bottle is perfect for this.An empty glass bottle (ours is 100ml) Step by Step [...]

1 06, 2021

Scented Wax Tablets

2023-10-16T12:30:01+01:001 June 2021|Essential Oils, Wax Tablets|2 Comments

Wax tablets have become extremely popular in recent months, as our close knit community of crafters share quick and easy tips to creating scented wax tablets. Wax tablets can be used for a variety of purposes including freshening your shelves, drawers and closets up. If you keep an attire of clothing away in a draw, wax tablets are particularly great for long-term storing of clothing made from wool and also cashmere. A fun fact for [...]

22 04, 2021

Top Craft Activities Post-lockdown

2022-07-29T17:58:35+01:0022 April 2021|Candle Making, Soap Making|0 Comments

Craft activity in the UK and around the world has really taken off in the past year as many people sought new and different activities to while away the time spent in lockdown. Crafts such as candle making, soap making, diamond painting, tie dye, and ceramics are some of the most popular activities to have experienced an exciting boom since the Covid-19 pandemic began. Cosy Owl accessed 12 months of data via Google Trends to [...]

15 04, 2021

How to Make Body Butter/ Hand Cream

2022-09-05T17:23:07+01:0015 April 2021|Body Care|0 Comments

Chances are, you are already using a branded body lotion as part of your beauty routine, maybe even several brands, but did you know that you can easily make your own body butter at home?  If you are familiar with body lotions you may have noticed that they are not as effective in parts of your body that are usually more subject to dehydration: usually, the knees, elbows, feet and lower arms. And of course, [...]

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