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 [...]
Preparation Prepare the area you will be using to make your wax melts to ensure that any spills cab be easily removed. Wax can be a nuisance to remove – have warm water and a rag or paper towels available to wipe away any wax that spills. Be careful to avoid contact with skin and especially your eyes. In the unlikely event you were to get wax in your eyes, do not try to remove [...]
Here at The Cosy Owl we provide a wide selection of high quality containers for Reed Diffusers to add a consistent and delightful fragrance to any room. Our fragrance oils provide a variety of stimulating scents from fresh to fruity. Follow our steps on how to make your very own from the comfort of your home. Preparation Prepare the area you will be using to make your reed diffusers to ensure that any spills can [...]
Preparation Prepare the area you will be using to make your soaps to ensure that any spills can be easily removed. Be careful to avoid contact with skin and especially your eyes. In the unlikely event you were to get soap in your eyes, do not try to remove it yourself – seek medical assistance. Although it can be uncomfortable or even slightly painful getting soap on your skin, it will generally peel away or [...]
As the world-wide demand for homemade cosmetics and soap is booming, more and more crafts lovers are seeking guidance, tips and tricks to jump-start their very own business. In terms of processes, making your own soap and/or other cosmetics can range from relatively easy to quite difficult depending on the product. Therefore, as a beginner, it’s important for you to start with the right foot by choosing a relatively basic yet entertaining formula. That is [...]
The very talented Victoria of Cosy and Country, has truly ‘poured her heart’ into today’s tutorial, as she will take us through one of the most popular and striking types of wax melts: the Bleeding Heart Melt. Get a head start now and experiment with this thorough guide, have your technique and combinations just right as these will make for perfect ideas for the coming Halloween and Valentines Day. Ingredients 800g KeraWax 4600 Pillar Wax [...]
Gorgeous, multi-coloured and arty, with a touch of psychedelia, these particular style of wax melts are as inspiring to look at as they are fun to make. You can truly unleash your creativity and experiment with colour shades, fragrance combinations and patterns for a unique effect, so that no wax brittle looks like another. Without further ado, let’s learn how to make wax brittle! Today Victoria of Cosy and Country joins us once again for [...]
In this guide, courtesy of Victoria of Cosy and Country, we’ll show how to make candles using soy wax, making full use of its unique properties. Whether you are a beginner in this craft or an expert candle maker, this guide will serve as a useful run-through, plus tips and tricks to avoid some of the most common problems. But first, a little background. Soy wax is by far the most popular wax to use [...]
Wax melts are perfect for creating a cosy ambience, but mostly these crafts are very easy to customise with your favourite shapes, fragrances, colour combinations and different effects. So if you haven’t created wax melts before or you are simply in need of a refresher, check out our guide on how to make wax melts at home. In today’s step-by-step guide by Victoria of Cosy & Country, you will be able to give your wax [...]
Perhaps today’s guide might be a bit ambitious for the absolute beginners, however it is also one of the most eye-popping works that can be achieved after reaching a basic level of acquaintance with candle-making craft. Stretching the line that separates hobbyism and true craftsmanship, these beautiful candles with an embedded shape nonetheless represent a challenge to be conquered. This floral theme is a great fit for the coming months of May and June especially, [...]
Want to add a touch of shimmer to your crafts? Give your wax melts that party feeling? No doubt the razzle-dazzle of glitter is synonymous with fun and luxury. Widely used in fashion, from accessories to evening dresses and more recently even in food such as the ‘unicorn-themed’ candy floss, chocolate bars and soaps! One of the best ways to enjoy glitter in all its sparkly glory is with wax melts. We’re joined once again [...]
Gone are the days in which well-meaning grandmas all over the world hailed the miraculous properties of dubious raw-egg concoctions, only to leave our head all sticky and smelling like an omelette. Nowadays with the right ingredients, most natural hair treatments can be obtained through a fairly simple process, for a finished product that is both effective and pleasant to the senses, truly nothing to envy of their chemically-fueled counterparts. Hair masks and most organic [...]
Essential oils, (not to be confused with Fragrance oils) are known as a natural remedy for short-term relief of mild symptoms of stress, anxiety and insomnia and widely used in aromatherapy and massage therapy. There are many essential oils and each one has its own peculiar properties as well as distinctive fragrance; some of the most popular ones are Lavender, Bergamot and Lemongrass. They are commonly added to diffusers, but did you know that you [...]
Glass and round shapes are a staple of interior design, the smooth surfaces and lines are perfect to decorate and furnish any home environment. So why not give it a personal ‘’spin’’ and create a unique ornament using your favourite colours and fragrance? Follow this easy video tutorial created in partnership with Victoria of Cosy & Country, as she guides us through the process of making a layered candle in a glass bubble ball that [...]
Wanting to add a bit of extra sparkle to your wax melts? Our step-by-step video created in partnership with Cosy & Country walks you through the process of creating your own wax melts with mica powder at home. Ingredients KeraSoy 4120 or KeraWax 4600Wax Melt Flower Moulds50ml Fragrance Oil – we used Jasmine3g of Bekro 39/4327 Pink Candle DyePeach Pink Mica Powder Step 1 – Measure & Melt Your Wax First, you will need to measure your [...]
With Christmas only a few weeks away, our step-by-step video created in partnership with Cosy & Country walks you through the process of making your own 3 wick candle, which would make the perfect gift for your loved ones this festive season. Ingredients KeraWax 4105 or KeraSoy 4130 55cl Round Flat Dish Container ECO 12 Wicks 50ml Fragrance Oil – we used Winter Spruce 3g of Bekro 03/4217 Grey Candle Dye Glue Dots Step 1 – [...]
With Christmas just round the corner, our easy step-by-step video created in partnership with Cosy & Country walks you through the process of making your own festive tea light candles at home. Ingredients KeraWax 4105 or KeraSoy 4130 Aluminium Tea Light Cups - 37.5mm x 22mm Tea Light Wicks TL15 / S33 50ml Fragrance Oil – we used Red Berry & Holly 3g of Bekro 30/6077 Red Candle Dye Glue Dots Step 1 – Measure & [...]
Wanting to mix things up when it comes to wax melts? Our easy step-by-step video created in partnership with Cosy & Country walks you through the process of making your own marbled wax melts. Ingredients Kerasoy 4110 Pillar Wax or KeraWax 4600 5 x Wax Melt Tartlet Clamshells 50ml Fragrance Oil – we used Gingerbread 3g of 6099/25 Orange Dye 3g of 5024/27 Rust Orange Dye 3g of 227 Cream Dye Step 1 – Measure [...]
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 Dye 3g of 60/1107 Violet Dye 3g of 6000/01 Black Dye ECO 16 Wicks Glue Dots Step 1 – Measure [...]
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 wicks (always check what wick you need for your diameter of candle) Kerasoy 4130 or Kerawax 4105 wax (if using a different wax, you [...]
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. Ingredients Kerawax 4600 or Kerasoy 4120 Star clamshell moulds Fragrance Oil – we used Fresh Linen Dye – we used Cream Step 1 – Melt the wax First you need to melt your wax. To work out the amount of wax you will need, use [...]
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 Bottle (other options available) Measuring jug Wooden Diffuser Cap (silver and gold available) Diffuser Bottle Plug Stage 1 - [...]
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 with the plethora of beautiful, natural fragrance oils and dyes available on our website. https://youtu.be/ZQk9l2ttcIA Preparation for candle making [...]
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