# Galactic Crayon Carvings These Crayon Sculptures by Hoang Trang Reference Famous Characters By M | Published 2014-05-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoang-trang References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2014/05/10/pop-culture-icons-crayon-carving-hoang-tran/) & [etsy](https://www.etsy.com/shop/CarvedCrayons) [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-cookie-cutters) designer Hoang Trang is famous for his ability to transform colorful [Crayola](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nadine-ghosn-crayola-pack) crayons into iconic pop sculptures. His latest collection features cravings of infamous Star Wars film characters. Artist Trang creatively craves up Crayola crayons using a sharp-point x-acto knife blade and an extremely steady hand. Trang begins by filing down the crayon tip and then expertly shaving and molding the colorful wax into famous pop culture personalities. These crayon sculptures in particular are modeled after the Star Wars films and feature an adorable teddy bear-like Ewok and the robotic R2-D2. Each intergalactic wax sculpture is incredibly detailed for its small size. These Star Wars crayon sculptures would make a great gift for a mega fan of the Star Wars saga. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Pop Culture Crayon Art:** Artists can leverage the nostalgia and familiarity of popular culture icons to create unique and attention-grabbing artwork using unconventional mediums like crayons. - **Small-scale Sculpting:** Artists can create intricate and detailed sculptures on a smaller scale, using tools like an X-Acto knife blade to carve and reshape materials. - **Highly-detailed Toys and Collectibles:** Toy manufacturers can create highly-detailed versions of popular characters from movies, TV shows, and other media to appeal to avid collectors and fans. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Artists can use unconventional tools and techniques to create eye-catching and unique pieces that stand out in a crowded market. - **Toy Manufacturing:** Toy companies can create highly-detailed and collectible versions of popular characters to tap into the lucrative market of passionate fans and collectors. - **Pop Culture Merchandise:** Companies can create unique and highly-detailed merchandise featuring popular characters from movies, TV shows, and other media to cater to fans and collectors who are looking for something special and unique. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Classical Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sen-donnan.md) - [Millennium Falcon Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-tray.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Eroded Cartoon-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystalized-squirtle.md) - [Sci-Fi Bath Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-bath-soap.md) - [Wood-Crafted Eco-Friendly Crayons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-crayon.md) - [Collectible Sci-Fi Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-coins.md) - [Sci-Fi Franchise Logo Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brickbuilt-star-wars-logo.md) - [Beeswax Sculptural Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greentree.md)