# Ice Candles Thaw by Matthew Jackson By Trend Spotter | Published 2006-10-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-candles-thaw-by-matthew-jackson References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/1914?goto#1914) & [mathmos](http://www.mathmos.com/usa/erol.html#5522X0) Mathmos Thaw is a unique candle holder made of ice. As the ice melts, it fills the mould so that you can refreeze. It takes about 3 hours for the ice to completely melt (unless you live in Mexico). The ice candle is a pretty 'cool' design available for $55. **Implications** - This would be a great addition to any party or social gathering, and at only $55 it is definitely feasible to have a bunch of them. On top of this, the fact that each ice candle is reusable is a serious perk. Mathmos Thaw would be an effortless conversation starter, and that would make it a lot of fun to have in your home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Reusable Home Decor:** The Mathmos Thaw ice candle offers a unique and reusable design element for home decor, creating opportunities for sustainable and customizable decorations. - **Interactive Party Accessories:** Ice candles such as the Mathmos Thaw can enhance social gatherings by providing an interactive and visually appealing element that sparks conversations and adds a fun touch to events. - **Eco-friendly Design Innovation:** The use of ice as a material for candle holders presents an opportunity for eco-friendly and biodegradable alternatives to traditional home decor, showcasing the potential for disruptive innovation in sustainable design. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** The reusable and customizable features of the Mathmos Thaw ice candle align with the growing demand for sustainable and personalized home decor products. - **Event Planning and Entertainment:** The interactive nature of ice candles like Mathmos Thaw can be leveraged by event planning companies to create unique and memorable experiences for clients, providing a new and innovative offering in the industry. - **Sustainable Design:** The eco-friendly aspect of ice candle holders opens up opportunities for sustainable design practices across industries, encouraging the exploration of alternative materials and manufacturing processes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxurious Sculptural Candle Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-candle-holders.md) - [Unusual Limited-Edition Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-bloom-candle.md) - [Melt-Resembling Portable Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melt-light.md) - [Stylish Ice Molds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocktail-ice-sets.md) - [Luxe Candle-Melting Lamp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infra-luna-20.md) - [Stone Cube Candle Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qub-candlestick.md) - [Artful Heated Candle Warmers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infra-luna.md) - [Naturally Inspired Digital Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magma-lamp.md) - [Exquisite Time Lapse Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xl-porcelain-candles.md)