# Cheesy Creamy Candles Kokocandles Creates a DYI Mac and Cheese Candle By Kayla Colanardi | Published 2011-07-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kokocandles References: [incrediblethings](http://www.incrediblethings.com/home/a-creamy-cheesy-baked-just-right-candle/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/54372041/original-candle-mac-and-cheese-noodles) The delicious meal of mac and cheese can now be found in candle form with the [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-clock) shop Kokocandles' [Mac](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smac-and-cheese) and Cheese candle. Essentially, this wicked wonder looks exactly like a tasty bowl of mac and cheese. What's really awesome about this candle is that it's a [DIY project](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candle-refill-kit), so you can take credit for making the killer creation! Each kit comes with macaroni noodles, a little porcelain ramekin, and assembling instructions. Unfortunately, the candle isn't scented, but no doubt most people will just be picturing the cheesy scent of mac and cheese while this unique Kokocandles Mac and Cheese candle is burning in their home. Kokocandles Etsy shop is growing in popularity and has a variety of unique candles in addition to this scrumptious mac and cheese candle. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Food-inspired Candles:** Opportunity for creating candles inspired by popular food items. - **DIY Candle Kits:** Opportunity to offer DIY candle kits for consumers to create their own unique candles. - **Unscented Candles:** Opportunity to market unscented candles that allow for customizable scents. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for home decor brands to offer unique and quirky candles. - **Crafts and DIY:** Opportunity for craft stores to cater to consumers' interest in DIY candle making. - **Personalized Gifts:** Opportunity to create personalized candles as unique gift options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Soup-Scented Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soup-scented-candles.md) - [Food-Inspired Candle Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foodinspired-candle.md) - [Pasta Preparation Scented Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasta-water-candle.md) - [Fast Food-Inspired Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shake-shack-apotheke.md) - [Edible Butter Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edible-candle.md) - [Hot Cocoa Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-cocoa-candle.md) - [Food-Inspired Novelty Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-savage.md) - [Fried Chicken-Scented Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bucket-of-chicken-candle.md) - [Meal-Inspired Lip Balms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smac-and-cheese.md)