Freeze your own ice candle

In a battle between fire and ice we're not entirely sure which one would officially win - it would probably depend a lot on the rules of engagement and the objective. In the case of the Mathmos Thaw we can see that the ice has been set-up to be the assured loser. But in a strange twist the winner is you, the observer of this slow drama. Enjoy the melting ice shade as it changes shape and size over time, producing a truly unique and interesting candle light.

Simply place the water filled mold in the freezer overnight. The ice that forms in the mold then becomes a thawing shade for the tea light. The ice takes about 3 hours to thaw and the water melts back into the mold.

Design by Mathew Jackson.

• Light: tea light (included)
• Size: 4.75" x 4.5" dia (12cm x 11.5cm)
• Weight: 1 lbs (.45kg)
• Materials: Stainless steel collar and tray, silicon mold, plastic ice cap