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Illusory Watermelon-Shaped Candles

This Fruity Scented Candle is Shaped Like Slice of Watermelon

— July 25, 2013 — Art & Design
Perfect for the summertime, this scented candle is shaped just like a juicy slice of pink watermelon. Made entirely by hand, these watermelon candles look realistically like pieces of green and pink melon.

Made entirely from wax, each watermelon scented candle has been painted entirely by hand. Each candle is mostly pink with a layer of white and green at the bottom to simulate the watermelon's skin. Then, tiny little brown watermelon seeds have been made out of wax and embedded inside the candle. If you lay six of these watermelon candles together side by side, they make up a waxy watermelon half.

These watermelon candles are perfect for birthday cakes, summer parties or simply adding a touch of summer to the home.
Trend Themes
1. Scented Candles - Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in creating unique and realistic scented candles like the watermelon-shaped candles.
2. Handcrafted Products - There is potential for disruptive innovation in the handcrafted products industry by offering a wide range of visually appealing and intricate handmade items, such as the watermelon candles.
3. Seasonal Home Decor - The trend of seasonal home decor opens up opportunities in the market for innovative and themed products, including the watermelon-shaped candles.
Industry Implications
1. Candle Making - The candle making industry can benefit from disruptive innovation by introducing unique and visually appealing candles, like the watermelon-shaped candles, to attract customers.
2. Home Decor - Disruptive innovation opportunities exist in the home decor industry by offering distinctive and seasonal items, such as the watermelon-shaped candles, to enhance the ambiance of living spaces.
3. Party Supplies - Innovative party supplies, like the watermelon-shaped candles, have the potential to disrupt the traditional party supplies industry by offering unique and themed products for special occasions.
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