# Witty Art Candles Wick Away The Thought of Boring Gift Ideas By Tinkalicious | Published 2008-12-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-candles-to-give-as-christmas-presents References: [toxel](http://www.toxel.com/inspiration/2008/12/14/creative-and-unusual-candle-designs/) & [toxel](http://www.toxel.com/inspiration/2008/12/14/creative-and-unusual-candle-designs/) Always a welcome last minute or unexpected gift standby, candles come in handy. The candles featured here are all quite unique in either their realism or ironic nature. The Fried Egg Candle is clever the way the "yolk" melts like a real one would and the scented cappuccino candle probably smells delicious to any coffee lover. The Gesture series from [Atelier](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-o-series-1) WM burns for 3 hours, The Sushi Candles are great for the sushi fan and the burning rock candles are very realistic looking. The Light Bulb Candle is a great ironical piece, as is the [Bic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bic-shop-talk-lighter-series) lighter; you can use your Bic to light the Bic, lighter! Last but not least in the irony department, is the candle that spells "MELT" (in Helvetica font, in case you were wondering). This is one candle that will do what it says! Also shown are the little [Joseph](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-series) candles. Image Credit: [DesignCorner](http://designcorner.blinkr.net/_%96%A0_Broadhong_s_design/2008/04/06/Fried_egg_candleger)| [DrinkStuff](http://www.drinkstuff.com/products/product.asp?ID=3969&title=Cappuccino+Coffee+Candle)| [DetailsArt](http://www.detailsart.com/sushicandleset.aspx)| [My.Att](http://my.att.net/p%20/s/community.dll?ep=16&groupid=199616) | [SpoonSisters](http://www.spoonsisters.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=100&Product_Code=55201)| [ArashAndKelly](http://www.arashandkelly.com/Candl_Lighter.htm)| [Spyestore](http://spyestore.com/)| [ThisNext](http://www.thisnext.com/item/D0D727C7/Little-Joseph-Candles?utm_source=Yahoo%20SSP&utm_medium=CPC&utm_campaign=2008-12-10&utm_content=%28item%29) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Realistic Candles:** Opportunity for creating candles that mimic real objects, such as fried eggs and sushi, adding an element of novelty to the traditional candle market. - **Ironic Candles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to create candles with ironic or humorous designs, such as candles shaped like light bulbs or Bic lighters. - **Scented Candles for Specific Interests:** Market potential for scented candles tailored to specific interests, like cappuccino-scented candles for coffee lovers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor:** Home decor industry can capitalize on the trend of unique and eye-catching candles as decorative items for homes. - **Gifts and Souvenirs:** Gift industry can incorporate these unique candles as unconventional gift options for various occasions. - **Retail and E-commerce:** Opportunity for online and offline retailers to offer a wide selection of diverse and innovative candle options to attract customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Uniquely Shaped Pastel Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goober-candle.md) - [Beverage-Themed Candle Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheeky-candle.md) - [Food-Inspired Novelty Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-savage.md) - [Playful Holiday Candle Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-candle-collection.md) - [Hilarious Donut-Inspired Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/donutinspired-candle.md) - [Realistic Food Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantlers-rations.md) - [Social Media-Inspired Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-candle.md) - [Flat Decorative Holiday Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flatyzs-christmas-candles.md) - [Romance-Inspired Candle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/romanceinspired-candle.md)