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Miniature Confection Figurines

Etsy's Petit Plat Shop Creates Inedible Dessert Sculptures

— July 18, 2014 — Art & Design
Etsy user Stephanie Kilgast is the owner of Petit Plat, a web retailer that specializes in miniature confection figurines, jewelry pieces and hair accessories. The shop's most memorable products are these dessert-inspired sculptures that are modeled after indulgent cakes, sugar cookies and doughnut snacks that satisfy one's sweet tooth.

These inedible desserts will satisfy one's indulgence without the added calories thanks to their intricate craftsmanship and incredibly lifelike designs.

Each of these lovely and miniature confection figurines are made from a polymer clay material that is hand-painted by Stephanie. The artist recreates every detail of a traditional dessert with her figurines, even down to the tiny flecks of icing sugar that adorn a slice of red velvet cake.
Trend Themes
1. Miniature Sculptures - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating miniature sculptures for various industries, such as home decor or collectibles.
2. Hyperrealistic Crafts - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring hyperrealistic craftsmanship in different art forms, including jewelry and accessories.
3. Inedible Food Replicas - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing inedible food replicas as educational tools for culinary schools or advertising props.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Craft - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating miniature sculptures into art and craft projects, expanding creative possibilities.
2. Home Decor - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing miniature hyperrealistic sculptures as unique and eye-catching home decor items.
3. Culinary and Food Services - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilizing inedible food replicas for menu displays or food styling in the culinary industry.
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