# Inedible Ice Cream Art Don't Try to Eat Sugar Cones by Virginia Sin By Marissa Liu | Published 2009-12-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugar-cones-by-virginia-sin References: [dailycandy](http://www.dailycandy.com/all-cities/gallery/78025/24-Secret-Santa-Gifts-for-30-or-Less) & [passionatelycurious.net](http://www.passionatelycurious.net/sin/index.html) These beautiful white [Sugar Cones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-confections) by [Virginia Sin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virginia-sin) are not edible. They aren’t your traditional [sugar cones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunchin-cookie-dipped-cone)--those brown, dunce cap-like ice cream holders--they’re one-of-a-kind, hand-made, functional pieces of art. The porcelain Sugar Cones by Virginia Sin have a matte white glaze on them and are the perfect ice cream cup but can also be a whimsical way to display candy, fruit or whatever you want. They would be perfect for the amateur gastronomic chef to serve a dish that seems like ice cream but isn’t. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Functional Art:** Creating functional pieces of art that can be used in unique ways. - **Whimsical Display:** Using unconventional objects to display items in a playful and imaginative way. - **Gastronomic Illusion:** Serving dishes that mimic a certain food but offer a surprising twist. ### Where This Applies - **Artistic Home Decor:** Creating home decor items that serve a functional purpose but also make a visual statement. - **Event Planning and Design:** Using unconventional display items to create whimsical and eye-catching setups for events and parties. - **Culinary Experiments:** Exploring innovative ways of presenting and serving food that challenge traditional expectations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gummy-Made Ice Cream Cones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mojoz-gummicone.md) - [Lower Sugar Sundae Cones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sundae-cones.md) - [Ganache-Filled Dessert Cones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truffle-cones.md) - [Ice Cream-Resembling Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-serve-lamp.md) - [Butter Cookie-Based Cones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butter-cookie-cones.md) - [Cookie-Made Ice Cream Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hagendazs-butter-cookie-cone.md) - [Ice Cream Ramen Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-volcano.md) - [Vegan Frozen Dessert Cones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hold-the-dairy-mini-frozen-dessert-cones.md) - [Dairy-Free Frozen Cones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairyfree-ice-cream-cones.md)