12 Matchstick Creations
From Customizable Mood Lights to Animalistic Fire-Starters:
Meghan Young — Oct 22, 2009 — Art & Design
I don’t think I’ve had to use a matchstick in a very long time considering all the other methods of lighting things up (a.k.a. lighters). Yet there is something so quintessential and satisfying about striking that match against a grainy surface and seeing a flame flare up. Besides that, matches can achieve much more than just a flame. Check out this cluster filled with matchstick creations to see what I mean.
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Sleazy Promotional Items
American Apparel's Boob-Flash Matches
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Double Sided Matches
Paolo Ulian's Design Saves Trees
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Self-Igniting Matchbox
Lucifer Matches
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Nifty Gifts
Matchbook Candles, Photo Doll, Leather Dog
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Horticulture Matchbooks
Ignite Your Child's Green Thumb With the Matchstick Garden
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Art with Matches
Clever Incendiary Creations
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1.6 Million Matches Makes Monument
Tower Bridge Matchstick Replica
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Mag Cover Matchbooks
Jason D'Aquino's Super Small Scale Pulp Magazine Prints
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Schedules You Light on Fire
The Calendar Made of Matches
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Customizable Mood Light
MatchLight Has 16 "Matchsticks"
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Drawing with Matches
Mexican PSA Against Burnt Child for Awareness
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Animalistic Fire-Starters
The Giant Bear Claw Matches Add Unnecessary Danger to Fire-Making
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Shape-Shifting Modular Lamps
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Beer-Infused Charcoal Collaborations
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Mood-Matching Body Mists
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Foldable Wooden Lamps
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Portable Table Lamps
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Sleek Book-Shaped Lamps
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Molten Glass Lighting Collections
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Digital Beer-Pouring Fireplaces
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Portable Table Lamps
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Ultra-Lightweight Camping Stoves
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Whisky-Filled Stockings
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Instant Campfire Cocktails
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Multi-Sensory Candles
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Sculptural Table Lamps
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Spherical Modular Candles
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Cigarette Waste Hats
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Bakery-Inspired Candle Boxes
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Modular Wax Lighting
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Spiritually Inspired Artisanal Lamps
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Smokeless Fire Pit Grills
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Sustainable Solar Portable Lights
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Playful Holiday Candle Lines
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Sailing Lantern Designs
Jony Ive Crafts a Lantern After Failing to Find One Fitting His Yacht
Glowing Modern Chopsticks
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3D-Printed Mood Lamps
Aleš Boem Designs the Orbyt Lamp Which Seems to Defy Gravity
Fragrant Flame-Free Wax Melts
ScentMatch's Home Fragrances Dupe Viral and Luxury Perfumes
Design-Focused Wooden Lamps
Wooden Soul Stocks New Lamp Designs Crafted from Woodworking Techiques
Minimalist Tech Lamps
The Delite 2.0 Table Lamp Fuses Tradition and Modern Lighting
Warm Ambient Candle Holders
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Functional Artisanal Candle Collections
Pinky Swear & Co. Merges Urban Aesthetics & Aromatherapy
Candle Jar Redesign Updates
Yankee Candle Introduces a Modern Candle Design with Nostalgic Details
Breath-Activated Flameless Lighters
Clean Torch is a Multifunctional Alternative to Lighters
Personality-Forward Bookmark Designs
Humdrum Paper Offers Unique Bookmarks for Book Lovers
Artful Aromatic Diffusers
This Wooden Diffuser Alters Fragrance & Light Through Sculptural Design
Minimal Table Lamps
Buster + Punch's Takeout Lamp Blends Industrial Edge with Domestic Subtlety
Playful Pendant Lamps
The Oops Lamp by Alberto Essesi Inverts the Expected Bulb Design
Utensil Waste Lighting
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Origami-Inspired Lighting Collections
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Adaptive Marble Lamps
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Pickle-Themed Lighters
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Welcome Gift Design Kits
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Candle Coffee Warmers
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Sailing Light Sculptures
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Washi Paper-Inspired Lighting
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Customizable Minimal Lamps
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Ceramic Table Lamps
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Lightweight Paper-Inspired Lamps
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Origami-Inspired Floor Lamps
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Curved Paper Lighting
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Magnetic Charging Lamps
The SPOT ON Charger Blends Wireless Power and Ambient Light
Mushroom-Inspired Sleek Lamps
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Flat-Pack Paper Lamps
The Tsubomi Table Lamp Unfolds from a Flat Sheet into a Sculptural Form
Study Desk Lamps
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Molten Metal Lamps
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Three-in-One Camping Fire Pits
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Minimalist Metallic EDC Flasks
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Outdoor Lantern Concepts
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Sporty Wall-Mounted Lamps
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Modular Brick Lamps
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Minimal Modern Oil Lamps
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Science-Backed Premium Candles
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Cheekily Creative Bookmarks
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Interactive Pocket Torches
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Pea-Inspired Whimsical Lighter Designs
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Experimental Ancestral Lighting Designs
Colony Presents New Lighting Designs by Kawabi
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Off-Grid Campsite String Lights
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Elegant Compact Table Lamps
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Inflatable Mood Lamps
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Interactive Table Lamps
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Elegant Nutcracker Designs
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Moon-Inspired Cordless Lamps
Monir Lamp Uses Recycled Aluminum with Touch and Rotation Controls
Festive Brick Centerpieces
The LEGO Christmas Table Decoration Offers a Flameless Holiday Display
Wooden Pendant Lamp Collections
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Inflation-Themed Lighters
Money-Lighter Lights Cigars with $100 Bills During Inflation Times
Architectural Candle Holders
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Nostalgic Camping-Inspired Whiskies
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Volcanic Stone Lighting
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Light-Powered Grills
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Handcrafted Soy Candles
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Ultra-Customized Pendant Lamps
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Recycled Lighting Designs
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Vertical Tea-Light Holders
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Designer-Led Crafting Kits
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Power Strip Illuminated Concepts
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Sustainable Pendant Lights
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Stick-On Motion Lights
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Traditional Paper Lighting Collection
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Glowing Whimsical Storybook Lanterns
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Minimal Paper Sconces
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Ultra-Thin Pen Flashlights
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Festive Decorated Marshmallows
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Kiln-Free Pottery Kits
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Collapsible Smokeless Fire Pits
The PACKFIRE Folding Smokeless Fire Pit is Easy to Pack
Dazzling Gradient Lighting Systems
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