A candle was found to be a suitable everyday object as incorporates a melting process and creates a flame that symbolizes the burning planet. The idea for this boundary’s object is to incorporate tipping points in a literal manner into the artifact to make it lose its functionality at a certain point of burning.

The tipping of the candle is achieved by manipulating the object’s centre of gravity. The melting of wax decreases the mass of the object on one side up to a point of no return, with a higher value of CO2 concentration in the atmosphere leading to a quicker destabilization of the object. The candle would not just loose its functionality but would also pose a serious threat of burning down the house, just as our current way of living will have substantial consequences for humankind and our planet.