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32 Hot Candle Innovations

— February 9, 2009 — Art & Design
Candles have been offering us light for centuries, but they have evolved greatly since they were our sole source of indoor light. Although the candle-lit sconces and blazing chandeliers we once relied on at night are romantic, we can take comfort in knowing we don’t have to rely on these hazardous and weak illuminations in the home.

This cluster highlights some of the most innovative candles featured on Trend Hunter, from those with LED flames to macho candles designed just for men. There is even stop-motion candle art included in this slideshow. Prepare for some wacky wicks!
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Situation-Sensitive Lighting
Situation-Sensitive Lighting
Candle and Electric Light Combo Blends Romance and Practicality
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Candle Holder Flashlights
Candle Holder Flashlights
LED Castlight
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Tea Candles as Pixels
Tea Candles as Pixels
Moving Art by Phil Hansen
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Rechargable Outdoor Candles
Rechargable Outdoor Candles
LED & Silicone Mood Lighting
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27
Face-Contour Home Accessories
Face-Contour Home Accessories
Candlestick Sculptures Mimic Human Profile
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26
Candle with Hidden Storage
Candle with Hidden Storage
'Hold' Tealight Lantern by Sagaform
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25
Candles Go Hi-Tech
Candles Go Hi-Tech
Bi-Color LED Candles Blow On and Off
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24
CandLEDs
CandLEDs
Good Night Eileen
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23
Ziggurat Candle Holders
Ziggurat Candle Holders
This Terraced Design Also Doubles as a Vase
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22
Macho Candles
Macho Candles
The Manly Man Candle Company
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21
Peculiar Product Scents
Peculiar Product Scents
Hotwick Urinal Cake Candle
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20
Fake Melted Wax
Fake Melted Wax
Candle Drips Made of China
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19
Illuminated Lanterns and Banana Leaf Boats
Illuminated Lanterns and Banana Leaf Boats
Thai Candle Festival 2008
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18
Noodle Candles
Noodle Candles
Strange Designs by Kwangho Lee
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17
Lets Rock Hand Candle
Lets Rock Hand Candle
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16
Modular Birthday Decorations
Modular Birthday Decorations
Lucky Candles for Uncluttered Cakes
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15
Flames That Move & Multiply
Flames That Move & Multiply
Bravit Candle
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14
The Candle Holdem
The Candle Holdem
USB Drives Light Up Your Room
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13
Confection Scented Candles
Confection Scented Candles
Hershey's Syrup Chocolate Candle Smells Like Childhood
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12
Battery Operated Candles
Battery Operated Candles
Set the Mood With Flickering LED Lights
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11
Stop-Motion Tealight Candle Fireworks
Stop-Motion Tealight Candle Fireworks
Electrabel Delight Video to Celebrate New Year's Eve
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10
Nifty Gifts
Nifty Gifts
Matchbook Candles, Photo Doll, Leather Dog
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9
Candles that Burn at Both Ends
Candles that Burn at Both Ends
‘Candle by the Hour' Will Cause Your Girl to Melt
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8
Ice Candles
Ice Candles
Thaw by Matthew Jackson
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7
Candle Carver
Candle Carver
Create Fruit Candle Holders
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6
Reinterpreting the Menorah
Reinterpreting the Menorah
10 Beautiful Alternatives to Traditional Hanukkah Candle Holders
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5
Aromotherapy Interventions
Aromotherapy Interventions
Brutally Honest Scented Candles
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4
Witty Art Candles
Witty Art Candles
Wick Away The Thought of Boring Gift Ideas
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3
Multi-Functional Mood Candles
Multi-Functional Mood Candles
Afterglow Massage Candles Use Body-Friendly Wax
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2
Hand Gesture Candles
Hand Gesture Candles
Give the Finger to Power Outages
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1
Candles With Hidden Sculptures
Candles With Hidden Sculptures
The Spirit Candle
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