# Inedible Micro Meals Polymer Clay Food by Mimiature By Pearl | Published 2008-09-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inedible-miniature-food-polymer-clay-food-by-mimiature References: [craftershock](http://craftershock.com/blog/2008/09/02/incredible-inedible-miniatures/) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/mimiisme/sets/72157606807194205/) It's too bad that the **Mimiatures** [mini-food](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lil-mcdonalds-happy-meal) is inedible as they really look good enough to eat. Every [polymer clay](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-sweets) morsel has been patiently crafted to delicious detail by Mimi, a Thai artisan. Her food platters barely fill her palm. Her [dessert cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-raw-truffle-cake) including the one shown here with little chocolate curls sit on the tip of her fingers. Her inspiration comes from different cuisines including Thai. Shown in the main picture is Som Tam, a spicy salad made from shredded unripened papaya. Her satay and rice cakes dish is a popular dish in South East Asia. Her Flickr site has many more incredible inedibles that are guaranteed to make you feel hungry! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Polymer Clay Art:** Adopting polymer clay to create art and sculptures is an untapped disruptive innovation opportunity. - **Miniature Food:** Creating miniature food art and collectibles is a trending and evergreen market for disruptive innovation. - **Hyperrealistic Art:** Hyperrealistic art created through unconventional mediums like polymer clay has high potential for disruption and innovation in the art space. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Sculpture:** The art and sculpture industry can leverage hyperrealistic art and new mediums like polymer clay for producing unique collectibles and pieces. - **Miniature Collectibles:** The marketplace for miniature collectibles and unique gifts is a burgeoning industry that presents disruptive innovation opportunities. - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can incorporate miniaturization and art into their marketing and packaging strategies for disruptive innovation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [DIY Food Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniverse-make-it-mini-from-scratch.md) - [Realistic Food Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantlers-rations.md) - [Hyperrealistic Food Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/looks-delicious.md) - [Collectable Sculptural Doll Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inedible-doll.md) - [Festive Baking Miniatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniverse-make-it-mini-food-holiday-series.md) - [Food Influencer-Inspired Miniature Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kate-norkeliunas.md) - [Sushi-Inspired 3D-Printed Confections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-confections.md) - [Miniature Sub Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worls-smallest-sub.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md)