Fall themed ideas...and GO!

[dixiedragon]

This weekend (not going anywhere, traveling with 14 dogs is a no go) I'm going to make soap ALL WEEKEND. What are some ideas? Pumpkin, obviously. I think I'm going to make some unscented soaps that have pumpkin and various veggie milks - I think Pumpkin with Coconut Milk and Pumpkin with Oat Milk and Honey sound particularly nice.

 

[Dawni]

Chai? Hehehe we don't get fall here technically (so I don't really know what could fall under this category lol) but I'm planning on one anyway... But it's one of those things that could cross over to winter IMO.

 

[Mobjack Bay]

All I can think of are the rich colors of fall in Virginia. Reds, golds, browns and greens make me think of leaves, spices, apples and Thanksgiving, so maybe cranberries too.

 

[KiwiMoose]

Apple cider soap - I made some a while back with Apple Harvest FO from Candle Science, and alcoholic apple cider (the British kind) as the liquid. The fragrance is good with this one! (Yoda voice)

 

[shunt2011]

I made a chai soap a couple years ago. Didn't go over well. You may have better luck. But then I don't have a lot of luck with seasonal (fall/Christmas) scents. One exception is Apple Jack & Peel. I'm going to follow this thread though for ideas for next season. I'm done for this season this weekend is my last show. Can't wait to get back to making soapy stuff in the next month or two.

 

[Lin19687]

What does Apple Jack & Peel smell like to you @shunt2011 Not sure I have ever smelled it

 

[shunt2011]

What does Apple Jack & Peel smell like to you @shunt2011 Not sure I have ever smelled it

It's a mild spicy apple ish but not straight cinnamon. I used Peak's last time I made it.

 

[dixiedragon]

I love Apple Jack and Peel but I've never found on that matched Tony's.

 

[dixiedragon]

I'm not planning to order anything (hides from enablers) but more looking for ideas that might make use from what I have. Like grocery store ingredients to include, or FO combos I may not have thought of.

 

[KiwiMoose]

It's a mild spicy apple ish but not straight cinnamon. I used Peak's last time I made it.

That sounds exactly like the Apple Harvest from Candle Science.

I'm not planning to order anything (hides from enablers) but more looking for ideas that might make use from what I have. Like grocery store ingredients to include, or FO combos I may not have thought of.

Apple puree then!

 

[Mobjack Bay]

Apple puree then!

Does that work in soap?

 

[KiwiMoose]

Does that work in soap?

dunn0 - but I guarantee you that someone on here has tried it!

 

[Marilyn Norgart]

applesauce with cinnamon was the first thing I thought of--but I thought I read cinnamon is scratchy????

 

[true blue]

I tried a Pumpkin Spiced Chai a couple years back but it didn't sell well. I think I may try it again this year without the 'Chai' in the name considering plain ol' 'Pumpkin Spice' is all the rage.

edit to say: I think most people in my area are like ... 'Chai' ... what's that?!? (I LOVE Chai ... how can they not know what it is!?)

 

[Dawni]

I'm not planning to order anything (hides from enablers) but more looking for ideas that might make use from what I have. Like grocery store ingredients to include, or FO combos I may not have thought of.

Hmmm.... Pears? Cinnamon? Bourbon? Caramel? Figs? Mimosas? Sweet potatoes? Carrots? Coffee? Anise? Eggnog? Cocoa? I don't know if these last two are more fall or winter though..

Maybe pick a drink and pair it with a food? Pear + bourbon? Caramel + coffee? And add a spice? Hehehe

 

[Mobjack Bay]

Hmmm.... Pears? Cinnamon? Bourbon? Caramel? Figs? Mimosas? Sweet potatoes? Carrots? Coffee? Anise? Eggnog? Cocoa? I don't know if these last two are more fall or winter though..

Maybe pick a drink and pair it with a food? Pear + bourbon? Caramel + coffee? And add a spice? Hehehe

Great inspiration! I just bought an FO called Fig something!

 

[Amonik]

I’m thinking woody with a hint of smoke, a dry scent like a sunny day with crackling leaves underfoot. Some wood+vetiver? And autumn leafy colours. Now that I think about it, I’m going to make this myself, probably with Sandalwood FO+ Vetiver EO. Mmm, looking forward to it!