CandleLytes Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Do you think it is a MUST that you match the color of your candle to the scent? I just made a strawberry banana candle that was a marble candle gone bad. But the pillar is a little more orange than I would like, but really don't feel like melting it down a third time. Someone will buy it, I hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky_CO Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 There is no right and wrong color for candles. I make vanilla in my pillars blue and if I get a good urge I will make it black. I have some very wierd color combo become my best sellers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 And if you have qualms about the name of the scent and color ... just rename it to fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandleLytes Posted December 31, 2008 Author Share Posted December 31, 2008 Thanks guys! I was hoping someone would post comments like that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comfortscents Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Actually, I'm having a January White sale on my candles..I'm pouring everything in white...customers don't shy away..I'm always making purple peach scented candles for a customer..lol..sometimes I think people will buy a candle to match their decor.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntoniasCreations Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Well I think the same way as you guys but my husband aunt informed me I was wrong. :rolleyes2 I made her a candle called St. Nicks Lane which is like a clean pine smell and I made it a light to medium green color and boy where her words not very nice. She even had the nerve to tell me that when she looked at it she thought she was going to throw up and that NOBODY in their right mind would want a candle that color. And this is all from a FREE CANDLE. So next time I will just save my wax for me. :tiptoe: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntoniasCreations Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Actually, I'm having a January White sale on my candles..I'm pouring everything in white...customers don't shy away..I'm always making purple peach scented candles for a customer..lol..sometimes I think people will buy a candle to match their decor..I really like that idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForHisGlory Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Actually, I'm having a January White sale on my candles..I'm pouring everything in white...customers don't shy away..I'm always making purple peach scented candles for a customer..lol..sometimes I think people will buy a candle to match their decor..Great idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForHisGlory Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 I think there are some colors that absolutely do need to match, IMO.I do agree that changing the name to suit the color, regardless of the scent, is a great idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Well I think the same way as you guys but my husband aunt informed me I was wrong. :rolleyes2 I made her a candle called St. Nicks Lane which is like a clean pine smell and I made it a light to medium green color and boy where her words not very nice. She even had the nerve to tell me that when she looked at it she thought she was going to throw up and that NOBODY in their right mind would want a candle that color. And this is all from a FREE CANDLE. So next time I will just save my wax for me. :tiptoe:Lordy! No more candles for auntie!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesprite7 Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Well I think the same way as you guys but my husband aunt informed me I was wrong. :rolleyes2 I made her a candle called St. Nicks Lane which is like a clean pine smell and I made it a light to medium green color and boy where her words not very nice. She even had the nerve to tell me that when she looked at it she thought she was going to throw up and that NOBODY in their right mind would want a candle that color. And this is all from a FREE CANDLE. So next time I will just save my wax for me. :tiptoe:Wow...Is she like that all the time? Noone has ever said anything like that to me ever...Green is an excellent color!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Wow. Well we've all had something like that happen. Someone almost related didn't like a few colors I chose for soap, but I just said they were better than brown right? Course for candles, free at that, sounds pretty rude. I have to ask though ... did she have some other kind of color suggestion? Usually green goes with pine. Maybe she wanked pink? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbuck Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 I turn it into a marketing tool. I remind my customers that I can do custom color to match whatever they need. HTH,Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntoniasCreations Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Wow. Well we've all had something like that happen. Someone almost related didn't like a few colors I chose for soap, but I just said they were better than brown right? Course for candles, free at that, sounds pretty rude. I have to ask though ... did she have some other kind of color suggestion? Usually green goes with pine. Maybe she wanked pink?She said that she was expecting it to be either white or red, because it is Christmas time. Then that was another argument. But we both got over it and moved on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntoniasCreations Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 I turn it into a marketing tool. I remind my customers that I can do custom color to match whatever they need. HTH,KimSee I thought about doing this but then dont you have to test each different color combo? That just seems like a lot MORE work just to sell a candle. But then again I am not selling just yet so maybe it really helps bring the customers in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 She said that she was expecting it to be either white or red, because it is Christmas time. Then that was another argument. But we both got over it and moved on.LOL! OK, so green isn't a Christmas color Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane42 Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 We make our Hot Apple Pie the color of a pie crust....because we have too many different shades of red already. I have had some people comment, and have considered changing it....but when I ask other customers, they like it because it is neutral and it goes with any decor - or they say they really don't care as long as it smells good.All white would be sooo much easier....lolAntoniasCreations, I am glad you were able to "move on" after your husband's auntie's comments - not worth the hassle - but definitely no more candles for her!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deb16 Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 I do pillars in mottled tilted three layers and do not really pay attention to the scent names in regards to the colors. I make more designer pillars to match decor rather than flavor to match colors though. I sell to designer shops and a few gift shops and they do not seem to mind. As long as the scent is good and the color goes with whatever decor they are complimenting, it does not matter with them. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissMary Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 See I thought about doing this but then dont you have to test each different color combo? That just seems like a lot MORE work just to sell a candle. But then again I am not selling just yet so maybe it really helps bring the customers in.It's more work, but it also can bring in a lot more money, so it not only covers the difference to test (most of the time), but can sometimes turn a higher profit as well, depending on what it is, how big, etc. I used to let my customers know of a 2 week lead time on custom candles. They could order, but it would take 2 weeks to ship, to allow time for testing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deb16 Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 I do mostly designer pillars and colors are what concerns me most. I do three layered mottled pillars and have them in a couple of home interior designer shops and gift shops and they mostly go by color. As long as the scent smells good to them they are just mostly looking for a certain decor to compliment. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrubzz Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 She said that she was expecting it to be either white or red, because it is Christmas time. Then that was another argument. But we both got over it and moved on.Tell her it's green - just like that money that it's NOT costing her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meredith_D Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 I do mostly designer pillars and colors are what concerns me most. I do three layered mottled pillars and have them in a couple of home interior designer shops and gift shops and they mostly go by color. As long as the scent smells good to them they are just mostly looking for a certain decor to compliment. HTHWhat's a designer pillar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comfortscents Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Okay, you might think I'm crazy but I think color is psychological..you can pour two candles, the same scent and shape...make one of the candles in a regular green or blue, whatever..make the second candle same scent, same jar same everything and psychologically a buyer will think the darker colored candle will smell stronger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comfortscents Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Great idea!my white sales are always successes..personally when I'm just pouring for myself I only pour white..customers just like the idea of a white sale for something non traditional Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 What's a designer pillar?I'd have to assume that a designer pillar is one that's made to match a customer's decor rather than the color matching the scent. One of my co-workers wanted a pumpkin pillar but asked if I could make it purple - no problem!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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