# Beeswax Teacups Mariana Tocornal Creates ‘Beecups' for Upcoming CODE Fair By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2009-07-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mariana-tocornal-beecups-code-fair References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/8/view/7102/designboom-mart-copenhagen.html) & [tocornal](http://www.tocornal.com/index.htm) Chilean designer Mariana Tocornal is a talented artist that will be featured as a part of the the CODE fair. The fair, which is held in Copenhagen during design week, will take place August 27 until the 6th of September, 2009. The pictures in the above gallery are titled, ‘Beecups,’ and are entirely made of beeswax. Although you may have worked with this substance for some kindergarten craft projects, Mariana Tocornal is no crafty novice. Her beeswax is transformed into flower vases, candle holders and various delicate containers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco-friendly Products:** Beeswax as an alternative material for creating eco-friendly products. - **Sustainable Design:** Exploring the use of unconventional materials, like beeswax, for sustainable design. - **Natural Aesthetics:** Incorporating the natural textures and colors of beeswax into design aesthetics. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor:** Opportunities for creating unique and sustainable home decor products using beeswax. - **Crafts:** Potential for using beeswax in crafts and DIY projects. - **Event Planning:** Incorporating beeswax products, like the 'Beecups', into event planning for a natural and eco-friendly touch. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Beeswax Sculptural Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greentree.md) - [Plant-Based Wax Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-solids-1.md) - [Sustainable Upcycled Glass Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hmm-design.md) - [Tree-Based Material Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abney-effect.md) - [Coffee Grounds-Made Home Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-grounds-as-material.md) - [Algorithmic Ceramic Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/texture-ware.md) - [Grown Drinkware Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourd.md) - [Artful British Craftsmanship Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/assemblage-7-lost-and-found-ii.md) - [Innovative Ceramic Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-tableware1.md)