# Nuclear Meltdown Votives Cooltower Candles Represent the Destruction Process of Power Plants By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-05-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cooltower-candles References: [coolthings](http://www.coolthings.com/cooltower-candle/) & [maykelroovers.nl](http://maykelroovers.nl/gallery/cooltower-candles/) Coming in little canisters with nuclear warning labels plastered all over them, the Cooltower Candles are a cute way to reenact a miniature nuclear meltdown. Created by Maykel Roovers, a man with a dangerous nuclear fascination, the candles are shaped like little power plants with wide bases and smoke stacks with burning wicks. Light one and within 18 hours, you will have a full meltdown on your hands as the [candle collapses and demolishes itself](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infra-luna-20) over time. Anyone who likes decor elements that are surprisingly different -- and potentially dangerous -- will like this collection of hazardous-looking candles. The quirky Cooltower Candles come in [seven different color choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-candle-collection) such as black, green, blue and pink and are made out of [paraffin wax](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tallow-candle). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Miniature Nuclear Meltdowns:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop safe and controlled miniature nuclear meltdown experiences for educational purposes or unique decor elements. - **Dangerous Decor Elements:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create unconventional decor pieces that incorporate elements of danger or risk, appealing to individuals seeking unique and edgy home furnishings. - **Hazardous-looking Candles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and market candles that mimic dangerous or hazardous materials for novelty and alternative home decor. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce unconventional home decor products that appeal to consumers looking for distinctive and provocative design elements for their living spaces. - **Education:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop interactive educational products and experiences that simulate scientific phenomena, such as nuclear meltdowns, to make learning engaging and immersive. - **Novelty Gifts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create unique and quirky novelty gift items, including candles and other home accessories, that cater to consumers seeking unconventional and memorable presents. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Uniquely Shaped Pastel Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goober-candle.md) - [Unusual Limited-Edition Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-bloom-candle.md) - [Food-Inspired Novelty Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-savage.md) - [Beeswax Sculptural Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greentree.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Candle Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-candle-lamps.md) - [Realistic Food Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantlers-rations.md) - [Exquisite Time Lapse Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xl-porcelain-candles.md) - [Mechanical Candle-Inspired Timers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candle-timer.md) - [Architecturally Inspired Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sfumato-candle.md)