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Infinite Candle
This project goes by the name “One Makes Another” and it takes one candle, a spool of string, and a little bit of metal. Bam! Infinite candle. Right? Sort of. Designer Yuya Kurata describes this project as a candle holder which makes another candle underneath as it melts, but one that isn’t quite complete. The concept is here, the candle isn’t quite ready for it. Because candles do not gutter as much as would be necessary, a slightly distorted candle is made. However! One Make Another does sort of work. It’s nearly there. All they’d need is a different candle consistency and a little bit of the ol’ modification of physics!
Take a peek. See how the candle creates itself? Kinda sorta awesome. Now we just gotta figure out how to make sure ALL of the wax goes into the next candle and how to make that string regenerate as well. Possible? Maybe not. Is this project awesome anyway? Yes. All attempts at infinite energy deserve a high-five for effort.
Designer: Yuyu Kurata
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hairmare says
"Now we just gotta figure out how to make sure ALL of the wax goes into the next candle"
Oh, you mean like instead of being converted into light and heat energy. Seems like a extremely energy inefficient way to get a new candle, that gets even worse considering candles aren't very efficient in the first place.
Props for the design though, the idea is actually quite cool. Using it in a windy place might help make more of the candle melt into the right place.
hairmare says
“Now we just gotta figure out how to make sure ALL of the wax goes into the next candle”
Oh, you mean like instead of being converted into light and heat energy. Seems like a extremely energy inefficient way to get a new candle, that gets even worse considering candles aren't very efficient in the first place.
Props for the design though, the idea is actually quite cool. Using it in a windy place might help make more of the candle melt into the right place.
Ulfhendar says
My suggestion would be to see about using bee's wax as opposed to paraffin which it appears that you are using. Bee's wax has been reused for ages to make new candles from the dribblings of the old.
Dave says
ah wont work… 1 when wax burns you loose mass cause its not in a closed system, therefore you will never get a full candle at the end, Cause the wax actually burns slow not the wick… second, wax which drips usually looses its ability to burn
Ulfhendar says
My suggestion would be to see about using bee's wax as opposed to paraffin which it appears that you are using. Bee's wax has been reused for ages to make new candles from the dribblings of the old.
crystone1 says
See how the candle creates itself?
Dave says
ah wont work… 1 when wax burns you loose mass cause its not in a closed system, therefore you will never get a full candle at the end, Cause the wax actually burns slow not the wick… second, wax which drips usually looses its ability to burn
crystone1 says
See how the candle creates itself?
Joven says
it won't work…trust me…
i had this idea before. after i play lots candle..i change to other concept…
here's another designer's lie.. http://www.flickr.com/photos/12334150@N07/3900632...
i really don't like recent day more & more designer use trick photo or dummy just to win award…
i had 2 friend, they both use mockup and false spec win IF & reddot award… it's real suck!!
designer should experiment more..not just play 3D trick….
Jason says
I don't understand when you say "here's another designer's lie.." and post the flickr link.
It's not saying that the designer is trying to make another candle, it's just saying that candlestick can blossom into a flower, and it's a happy process. (I can read chinese.)
it didn't say it can be turned into another candle.
so, it's certainly not a lie. or maybe i misinterpret what you're trying to say about "here's another designer's lie..".
Joven says
it won't work…trust me…
i had this idea before. after i play lots candle..i change to other concept…
here's another designer's lie.. http://www.flickr.com/photos/12334150@N07/3900632...
i really don't like recent day more & more designer use trick photo or dummy just to win award…
i had 2 friend, they both use mockup and false spec win IF & reddot award… it's real suck!!
designer should experiment more..not just play 3D trick….
Jason says
I don't understand when you say “here's another designer's lie..” and post the flickr link.
It's not saying that the designer is trying to make another candle, it's just saying that candlestick can blossom into a flower, and it's a happy process. (I can read chinese.)
it didn't say it can be turned into another candle.
so, it's certainly not a lie. or maybe i misinterpret what you're trying to say about “here's another designer's lie..”.
Milty says
This is a brilliant concept, I especially like how the end product is actually a larger candle than what the designer started with. This person has solved the energy crisis.
Milty says
This is a brilliant concept, I especially like how the end product is actually a larger candle than what the designer started with. This person has solved the energy crisis.
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