# Minuscule Party Platters Shay Aaron’s Miniature Food Sculptures are Scrumptious and Realisti By Farida Helmy | Published 2014-02-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-sculptures References: [inspirationhut.net](http://inspirationhut.net/inspiration/mind-blowing-miniature-food-sculptures-shay-aaron/) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/shay-aaron/sets/72157618675112894/) The only problem with amazingly decorated food platters and dishes is that if you leave them, all the pretty food goes bad; however, if you want delicious miniature food sculptures that won’t go bad, Shay Aaron is your guy. The Israeli artist is known for his incredible food jewelry creations on [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/create-a-wedding-registry), but with his new miniature food sculptures (many are a scale of 1:12), he’s bound to get a following with his platters that look good enough to eat and promise to stay fresh no matter what. Using mostly polymer clay, Aaron’s yummy nomnom sculpture collection features [cheese platters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charcuterie-subscription-kits), fresh tropical fruit platters, Mexican food menus (nachos, guacamole dip and chips), cold cuts and olive platters and even fresh salmon with ice platters. Think of any party platter, and Aaron will have a miniature version for you of it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 46% | 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) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Miniature Food Sculptures:** Opportunity for creating miniature food sculptures as unique and long-lasting decorative items. - **Polymer Clay Art:** Opportunity to explore and expand the use of polymer clay in creating realistic food sculptures. - **Miniature Party Platters:** Opportunity to offer miniature versions of popular party platters as novelty gifts or collectibles. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Artisan Crafts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the artisan crafts industry through the creation of unique and realistic miniature food sculptures. - **Gift and Novelty:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the gift and novelty industry by offering miniature party platters as unique and collectible items. - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the home decor industry with the introduction of miniature food sculptures as decorative objects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Realistic Food Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantlers-rations.md) - [Hyperrealistic Food Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/looks-delicious.md) - [DIY Food Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniverse-make-it-mini-from-scratch.md) - [Miniature Sub Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worls-smallest-sub.md) - [Festive Baking Miniatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniverse-make-it-mini-food-holiday-series.md) - [Elegant Snack Platter Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hors-doeuvres-set.md) - [Artsy Serving Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoresin-accented-cheese-and-charcuterie-serving-boards.md) - [Food Influencer-Inspired Miniature Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kate-norkeliunas.md) - [Collectible Fast Food Miniatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lil-mcdonalds-happy-meal.md)