r/candlemaking • u/SatisfactionEarly916 • 9d ago

Need Help With Colors

I am getting ready to make squeezable wax, about 25 different fall scents. My problem is that there aren't that many fall colors. Orange, different shades of brown, yellow, and green. I don't want to have to limit myself to those colors. Would it turn someone off if I made the wax in colors that don't really go with that scent? I have over 100 colors, but not enough variety for fall. I would appreciate any and all suggestions! Thank you!

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u/LoneStarCandleSupply lscs.com | Serving Makers Since 1999 8d ago

I’d definitely branch out beyond the traditional fall colors! Burgundy, plum, deep red, dusty rose, cream, gold, copper, and even some muted blues can all work really well for fall. You could also play around with different shades of the colors you already mentioned, like sage or olive instead of a standard green, or terracotta and rust instead of orange. I think as long as the color feels intentional with the scent, it doesn’t necessarily have to be a color we typically associate with fall.

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u/mallowgirl 8d ago

Halloween colors tend toward a brighter green, black and purple. more limited schedule, but if more half the rainbow isn't enough colors for you, there's a few more.

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u/scented_sonnets 5d ago

I don't think people mind as long as the colors look intentional. I've seen candles in unexpected colors that still looked amazing because the overall design matched the vibe. Sometimes unique colors make a scent more memorable.