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Candle Seal Coasters

The Melty Pot Stand Leaves the Mark of a Delicious Meal

— November 3, 2011 — Art & Design
It is possible to put a pinch of humor into practical objects, as one can appreciate in the Melty Pot Stand. The creator has crafted more than just a simple kitchen table coaster for saucepans fresh from the stove, for he has combined such a basic function with an unexpected and familiar form that brings a smile to your face.

You might already have recognized that this culinary accessory takes the molten shape of melted wax, complete with swelling edges and a central circular recess. With text and an illustration, the shallow relief in the middle of the red silicone gives this quirky item the appearance of a royal seal.

With a circumference to suit most standard pans and dishes, the Melty Pot Stand by Ahhaproject exists as a decorative and comical implement for the fun-loving contemporary cook.
Trend Themes
1. Quirky Kitchen Accessories - The Melty Pot Stand exemplifies the trend of creating practical objects with unexpected and humorous forms for a fun-loving contemporary market, suggesting opportunities for further exploration in kitchen accessories design.
2. Humorous Yet Practical Design - The creation of a silicone molten wax-shaped coaster with a royal seal-like relief illustrates the trend of combining humor with practicality in product design, revealing opportunities for experimenting with other everyday objects and making them more fun and playful.
3. Customizable Kitchenware - The central circular recess in the Melty Pot Stand can be customized with text and illustrations, highlighting the trend of creating personalized and unique kitchenware items that could be extended to other products for more personalized experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Kitchenware - The Melty Pot Stand belongs to the kitchenware industry, showcasing opportunities for creating more unique, playful, and customizable products that combine humor with function to make cooking experiences more enjoyable.
2. Home Decor - The quirky and decorative design of the Melty Pot Stand suggests that it could be used as a decorative item in the kitchen or other areas of the home, hinting at opportunities for expanding the product line into home decor.
3. Gifts and Souvenirs - The Melty Pot Stand could also be marketed as a fun and practical gift or souvenir, tapping into the trend of creating unique and personalized items that are both functional and enjoyable to give and receive.
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