Surrealist Crying Candles

These Decorative Canles Blend Whimsical Characters with Macabre Imagery

Home decor is a reflection of one's personality and these crying candles are a playful yet morbid trinket to add to any household.

Based out of Korea, 'The Jacks' released this collection of candles that are shaped to create a visual effect when melting. The company was founded by a group of friends from Hongik University in Seoul, South Korea who eventually used Kickstarter to fund production of their product.

The candle itself is placed in a holder that is shaped as a deer, skull or rabbit -- the candles include antler, brain or ear accents. When lit, the objects melt through their eyes, creating a crying effect that is enhanced with their ceramic candle holders. These crying candles use playful colors and shapes to quickly turn fun elements into frightening imagery.
Trend Themes
1. Whimsical-macabre Decor - Opportunity for home decor companies to create products that merge playful and morbid elements.
2. Visual-effect Candles - Opportunity for companies to create candles that produce unique visual effects when melting.
3. Crowdfunding for New Brands - Opportunity for startups to leverage crowdfunding platforms to fund the production of new products.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor - The home decor industry can incorporate whimsical and macabre elements into their product lines.
2. Candle-making - The candle-making industry can create new products that produce unique visual effects when melting.
3. Crowdfunding - Crowdfunding platforms provide an opportunity for startups to fund their innovative product ideas.

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