lightmyfire Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 I've had a request from one of my stores to make some Texas themed candles. Hmmmmm.....I asked her specifically what she was looking for and she said I could just come up with them myself. This is always a challenge as everyone's interpretation of these things is different. I'm thinking that a leather/bourbon would be excellent (I like the RE leather and FC Kentucky Bourbon). Any suggestions for a good bluebonnet FO? Or mountain laurel? Any other Texas scents you can recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonshine Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 I love doing state themed candles - I have a pure Michigan line and constantly adding more names to it - I started with the main state symbols and went from there with well known points of interest and local things for blue bonnet I don’t know what that smells like but lonestar has one - I was fragrance browsing over the weekend and almost placed a small order with them - back in the day I did use them and they had some good oils other ideas: -Yellow Texas rose - any rose would do but I love elements sensuous black rose -a sagebrushish desert type tumble-weedy scent - maybe like desert sage from elements as far as name...🤷♀️ Texas storm or tumbleweed -pecan tree- maybe some butter pecan from JS -armadillo - maybe a mix of something dry like vetiver with a water type scent -mockingbird - this could be anything you want it to be -longhorn- maybe a oatmeal milk and honey for this one 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 Don't forget Yellow Rose of Texas. How about some churro or mexican vanilla scents. Cowboy Campfire - a campfire scent El Paso Nights - a warm arrid breezy type scent Texas Sidewinder - a clean grassy type scent Chuck Wagon - 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightmyfire Posted May 6, 2019 Author Share Posted May 6, 2019 Thank you for the wonderful suggestions!! We Texans love anything that is Texas themed!! Maybe a Hook 'Em Horns scent would be good too!! I did see the Bluebonnet FO at Lonestar but was a bit leery when a review said it smelled like an "old lady perfume". Whatever that means........ Thanks again ladies!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glasllyn Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 BC also has a Texas Bluebonnet, but I haven't tried it. They also have "Horse" so I can imagine a cowboy thing happening there. Sweetgrass is another suggestion. Lots of places have that. I have RE's. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 If you name a couple after the town/city in Texas the visitors will pick them up to take home. My stores are in Cayucos so I had a whole line of Cayucos candles and even tho the scents were not my favorite they sold the best because we are a tourist town. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 16 hours ago, moonshine said: -armadillo - maybe a mix of something dry like vetiver with a water type scent CS has an awesome vetiver. I have a sample and have been dying to try it but I love smelling the bottle so much! LOL It smells perfect by itself. But if you wanted to mix it to make it unique I would blend it with something like patchouli, or tall grass type, a wildflower, or maybe even an orange citrus. A water type would be nice but to my nose it already has a note of a fresh clean watery ozone so I would just use a little if I use one. Or, you could mix the vetiver with a sage or tall grass type and it could be the Texas Sidewinder or Texas Tumbleweed candle. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belinda Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 Have you ever ordered from Texas Candle Supplies? I'm in southeast Texas and I know what you mean about Texans loving anything Texas themed! Anyway, TCS has several oils that are Cowboy/Texas themed and you can always change the name of some to fit more Texas than just cowboy. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp0421 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 I agree with Belinda on Texas Candle Supplies. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Candle Nook Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 (edited) I make a “water scent” and call it Gulf Breezes.... Edited May 8, 2019 by The Candle Nook Word change 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightmyfire Posted May 8, 2019 Author Share Posted May 8, 2019 Thanks everyone for the great suggestions!! I think I'll combine the scent ideas with naming each after an area in Texas i.e. Texas Hill Country, Piney Woods, Gulf Coast and specific cities as well. I appreciate all of the input!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 14 hours ago, The Candle Nook said: I make a “water scent” and call it Gulf Breezes.... Is it a blend you could share? If not I understand. I just love water blends so much and it helps to get another perspective on what a water scent is to another person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Candle Nook Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 10 hours ago, Candybee said: Is it a blend you could share? If not I understand. I just love water blends so much and it helps to get another perspective on what a water scent is to another person. I’m an open book — and it’s not a blend at all. BA Kelp. So many ocean/lake/rain scents smell like laundry detergent to me. This one doesn’t so it’s my go-to. But I’m always looking for another. Currently have 3 or 4 samples to try from different companies. What are some of your fav Candybee? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 7 minutes ago, The Candle Nook said: I’m an open book — and it’s not a blend at all. BA Kelp. So many ocean/lake/rain scents smell like laundry detergent to me. This one doesn’t so it’s my go-to. But I’m always looking for another. Currently have 3 or 4 samples to try from different companies. What are some of your fav Candybee? Mentioned this is another thread but my fav water scent is fresh waterfall from PFO. Just a nice clean ozone water scent with a hint of floral. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Candle Nook Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 5 minutes ago, Candybee said: my fav water scent is fresh waterfall from PFO. I think that’s one I ordered to try! ❤️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 4 minutes ago, The Candle Nook said: I think that’s one I ordered to try! ❤️ I just read the description and it says its a floral with ozone. To my nose it smells like a watery mist with notes of ozone and light florals. Anywho, I just love it. The price is what makes me use it as a blender for a scent I make. That way I can stretch out my bottle and make it last longer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah S Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 @Candybee and @The Candle Nook, have you tried Rain Barrel from NG? I love that water scent so much, exactly like a barrel of rain water sitting in a garden on a hot summer day. Fantastic throw in paraffin and palm. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Candle Nook Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 3 hours ago, Sarah S said: @Candybee and @The Candle Nook, have you tried Rain Barrel from NG? I love that water scent so much, exactly like a barrel of rain water sitting in a garden on a hot summer day. Fantastic throw in paraffin and palm. Great to know! Will put this on the list to try! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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