# DIY Industrial Tea Lights These Gift-Able DIY Cement Votives Have Feminine Lace Detailing By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-12-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-cement-votives References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2014/12/06/diy-candles/) & [sayyes](http://sayyes.com/2012/06/diy-laced-cement-votive.html) These DIY cement votives are both industrial and feminine. From Claire of Fellow Fellow and featured on the Say Yes blog, the DIY project for lace-embellished candles work any time of the year, whether you're enjoying long summer nights outside or are looking for [homemade gifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-table-decoration) to give this holiday season. The DIY cement votives require materials like powdered cement, a disposable container, coins and lacy sticker tape or doily stickers. For further customization, you can press just about any design, shape or texture into the wet cement rather than using lace. The instructions are for a [candle holder](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alma-mater), rather than the candle itself. The decorative accessory will hold a [tea light-sized candle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tolo-tea-candle), making it perfect for adding ambiance. You can make a unique set as well. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **DIY Homeware:** Opportunities for businesses to offer sustainable homeware DIY kits that cater to niche tastes. - **Industrial Chic Aesthetics:** Innovative businesses can capitalize on demand for stylish homeware with industrial designs and practical functionality. - **Customizable Home Accessories:** Businesses can create a niche by offering custom DIY kits that allow customers to design unique homeware to suit their personal style. ### Who This Affects Most - **Homeware:** Opportunities for businesses to focus on DIY homeware projects that offer eco-friendly and sustainable options. - **Craft and Hobby Supplies:** Innovative businesses can capitalize on the demand for DIY projects by offering kits and supplies catered to more niche tastes. - **Candle Industry:** Businesses can leverage the popular DIY trend to offer customers increasingly customizable candle designs and creative gift options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxe Refillable Candle Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/les-mondes-de-diptyque.md) - [Luxurious Sculptural Candle Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-candle-holders.md) - [Sturdy Home Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-cement-decor.md) - [Architecturally Inspired Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sfumato-candle.md) - [DIY Candle Refill Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candle-refill-kit.md) - [Romance-Inspired Candle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/romanceinspired-candle.md) - [Stone Cube Candle Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qub-candlestick.md) - [Architectural Candle Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/core-candle-holder.md) - [Interestingly Shaped Candle Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poise-candle-holder.md)