# Single-Material Tapers These Tallow Candles and Their Holders are Made Entirely of Molded Wax By Amelia Roblin | Published 2014-02-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tallow-candles References: [betterlivingthroughdesign](http://www.betterlivingthroughdesign.com/accessories/tallow-candles/) & [momastore.org](http://www.momastore.org/museum/moma/ProductDisplay_Tallow) You may have noticed this with thicker candles already but the Tallow Candles further prove that tapers do not necessarily require [separate stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alma-mater). When the wax has been molded into a sufficiently broad base, the paraffin material is able to balance the weight of the upright stick and wick. Sold through the [MoMA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-garden-of-decreation) store, these clever items mimic the look of old-fashioned candlesticks with saucer-like bottoms to collect dripping wax and little loop handles to enable convenient carrying. This lower portion of the low-tech illuminator has been sculpted carefully to transition smoothly into a [tall and slender candle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beeswax-taper-candles) as it rises. The Tallow Candles contain their own melted mess, and make great dining table centrepieces with a hybrid antique-contemporary flair. They would prove authentically useful in blackouts too. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Single-material Products:** The trend of creating products entirely out of a single material can lead to a reduction in waste and manufacturing costs. - **Hybrid Antique-contemporary Designs:** Combining antique and contemporary design elements can create unique products with broad appeal. - **Low-tech Innovations:** Low-tech solutions can sometimes be just as effective as high-tech ones and may offer cost-saving benefits. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Candle Industry:** The candle industry can benefit from exploring new candle designs and materials to stay competitive and appeal to evolving consumer preferences. - **Home Decor Industry:** Home decor companies can leverage consumer interest in unique, hybrid designs to differentiate their products and stand out in a crowded market. - **Emergency Preparedness Industry:** Emergency preparedness companies can market products such as the Tallow Candles as a low-tech solution for blackouts, power outages, and other types of emergencies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stone Cube Candle Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qub-candlestick.md) - [Luxurious Sculptural Candle Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-candle-holders.md) - [Cultured Tallow Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tallow-candle.md) - [Architectural Candle Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/core-candle-holder.md) - [Modular Wax Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-soft-solids.md) - [Plant-Based Wax Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-solids-1.md) - [Interestingly Shaped Candle Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poise-candle-holder.md) - [Self-Leveling Coconut Wax Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adlan-fragrances.md) - [Stacked Candle Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candl-stacks.md)