# Mini Chemistry Sets Kiva Ford's Glassware is Barely Bigger than a Penny By Meghan Young | Published 2010-11-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiva-ford References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2010/11/01/miniature-chemistry-lab/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop/kivaford) Kiva Ford's [mini chemistry set](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/science-activity-kits) is guaranteed to leave you in awe. Barely bigger than a penny, the entire collection is under three inches in height. Part of a more extensive glassware line, Kiva Ford's tiny chemistry lab is currently selling on her personal [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-clock) page. Priced between $18 and $20, this series is much more affordable in comparison to her other [glass-blown creations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-glassware), which can cost up to $400. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Miniature Glassware:** The trend for mini glassware provides innovative opportunities in the home decor and interior design industries when marketing to small-space urban dwellers. - **Affordable Artisanal Collections:** The trend for affordable artisanal collections opens up opportunities in the handicrafts and gift-giving industries, allowing emerging artists to showcase their talent to a wider audience. - **Microscopy as Decor:** The trend for microscopic art as decor presents opportunities in the art and scientific visualization industries. This unique blend highlights how art and science intersect in new and exciting ways. ### Where This Applies - **Homeware:** Retailers in the homeware industry should consider adding miniature glassware to their product lines, targeted towards homeowners living in small spaces such as city apartments. - **Art:** Art galleries and institutions should encourage emerging artisans for affordable collections such as Kiva Ford's tiny glassware which hold a wide artistic appeal and target younger collectors. - **Education:** Educational institutions should consider incorporating miniatures such as Kiva Ford's miniature glassware into educational curriculums as an effective teaching tool. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [DIY Miniature Science Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-volcano-in-a-box.md) - [Miniature Baking Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-food.md) - [Perfume-Crafting Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniverse-make-it-mini-fragrances.md) - [Artfully Downsized Martini Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ernestine-mini-martini.md) - [Functional Mini Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/make-it-mini-makeup.md) - [Science Experiment Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beaker-creatures-skull-mountain-volcano.md) - [Miniature Wine Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniature-wine-glass.md) - [Compact Cookware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kilne-1.md) - [Small Candle Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mini-set.md)