The Idea
Every candle first starts with an idea. I run through things like the season, the fragrance family, and what imagery comes to mind. The example shown here is Chris Kringle Christmas. This name is where it started. It would be the winter season and a warm take on the spice and fruit scent families. Imagery was the hardest to compose because I would need to translate the smell of Christmas.
Color and Composition
When you think of Christmas the color red probably comes to mind. Red is one of the hardest colors to pull off in wax, especially when soy wax is involved. I often ran into the issue of my color turning out orange. The final color iteration I settled on turned out deep and vibrant. For the composition, this is the artwork my candles are decorated with, I put together a Santa Clause hat with cranberries and complimenting green leaves. Green and red as a color duo is one of my favorites to work with.
The Developed Fragrance
For the spice and fruity scent families, to capture the smell of the Christmas holiday, I want wanted specific notes that fit with common décor. These consisted of cranberry, apple, and spices. The vanilla and tonka notes add a smooth nuance that brings the entire candle together.
Chris Kringle Christmas
After testing for the best wick, developing the painting, and picking the best color, the final touches for Chris Kringle Christmas have come together. Going forward with the Winter 2025 release I will be selling candles with a new wax blend that is majority soy wax. Longer lifespans and no dark soot on the inside of the container. Chris Kringle Christmas and the rest of the Winter 2025 release will be debuting at Willow Grove Mall Gifts and Gatherings Vendor Event located at 2500 W Moreland Rd, Willow Grove, PA 19090. I hope to see you there!
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