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# Ratcheting Home Decor
DIY Geared Candleholder from Make is a Metal Masterpiece

By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-07-22 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geared-candleholder
References: [blog.makezine](http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/03/interns_corner_building_the_geared.html#more) & [make-digital](http://www.make-digital.com/make/vol21/?pg=88)

Make's Geared Candlehoder was designed by Benjamin Cowden, and the instructions were published in MAKE Volume 21 so that anyone who wants to can make it on their own. Building it isn't for the faint of heart, however, as engineering intern Eric Chu discovered.

Since the [Geared Candleholder](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triaxial-numechron-clock) uses gears, these gears must be crafted by [drilling holes, sawing and filing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candle-jar). All of the work was worth the effort, according to Chu, who was delighted with the outcome.

**Implications** - While the idea was always magically mind-blowing to the creators, the folks at Make experienced gratification when the piece was finally completed. Their massive smiles were unshakable when the [gears started to turn](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perse-fantme) and the contraption was put into practice.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.7/10
- Popularity: 24% | Activity: 79% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design)

## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **DIY Home Decor:** Opportunity for businesses to cater to the growing trend of consumers seeking DIY home decor projects.
- **Gear-based Designs:** Innovation potential in creating products and designs that incorporate gears and mechanical components.
- **Engineering Experiences:** Creating experiences or products that allow individuals to engage in engineering and crafting, providing a sense of accomplishment.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Home Improvement:** The home improvement industry can offer tools, materials, and resources for DIY home decor projects.
- **Industrial Design:** Opportunity for industrial designers to explore gear-based designs in various products.
- **Education and Workshops:** Providing engineering workshops or educational programs that allow people to learn and engage in hands-on crafting experiences.

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