# Craftastrophic Creations Handmade Goes All Wrong with the Octopus Chandelier By Jessica Marcel | Published 2009-09-26 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handmade-octopus-chandelier References: [craftastrophe.net](http://craftastrophe.net/2009/09/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25677001) A handmade octopus chandelier is the perfection addition to home decor. If you think that the [chandeliers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salsa-chandelier) at Home Depot are way too mundane, this terrifying sea creature would be the perfect fit in your home. The idea of a handmade octopus chandelier isn’t necessarily scary. It could even be cool, as has been shown in a previous post. But this octopus doesn’t really call up the word “cool.” More like “terrifying.” Or perhaps “disturbing.” The [pearlescent tentacles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-sculptures) and red glowing eyes are straight out of a horror movie. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Handmade Horror:** There is a potential disruptive innovation opportunity for artisans to create horror-themed handmade decor that appeals to a niche audience. - **Alternative Home Decor:** There is a potential disruptive innovation opportunity for home decor companies to offer unique and unconventional decor options for customers looking to stand out. - **Custom Lighting:** There is a potential disruptive innovation opportunity for lighting companies to offer custom, handmade lighting fixtures for customers who want one-of-a-kind pieces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Artisanal Handmade Goods:** The artisanal handmade goods industry can target a niche audience by creating horror-themed decor items like the octopus chandelier. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can offer unconventional decor options like the octopus chandelier to appeal to customers who seek unique items. - **Lighting:** The lighting industry can offer custom, handmade lighting fixtures for customers who want unique pieces like the octopus chandelier. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Jewel-Inspired Chandelier Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pearl-chandelier.md) - [Fishnet-Made Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-mycreation-droplet-lamp.md) - [Brick Puzzle Chandeliers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antique-chandelier.md) - [Dynamic Artful Light Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghost-chandelier.md) - [Sculptural Glass Chandeliers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamar-grande-chandelier.md) - [Maximalist Chandelier Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baccarat-x-harry-nuriev.md) - [Dynamic Hand-Blown Glass Chandeliers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polaris.md) - [Otherworldly Lighting Fixture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otherworldly-lighting-fixture.md) - [Leather Disc Modern Chandeliers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pell-chandelier.md)