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Layered Pencil Vases

These Creative and Crafty Vases are Made Using Pencils

— July 1, 2014 — Art & Design
These crafty vases made out of pencils are the work of Amsterdam-based designer Tuomas Markunpoika who literally glued and milled Faber-Castell’s together to make decorative homeware accents with colored leads.

“For as long as I can remember, I have had a jar or two full of wooden pencils on my studio desk - some new, some half-used, some graphite and some colored. I realised how beautiful and interesting they are as objects,” says Markunpoika.

The designer was inspired by the pencils on his desk which lead him to create the ‘Amalgamated’ collection of crafty vases that was designed by fusing the pencils together then shaping the vase like you would any piece of wood to get just the right shape required.

So if you are looking for a completely novel vase, this is definitely it.


Trend Themes
1. Crafty Vases - The trend of creating vases using unconventional materials such as pencils opens up opportunities for unique and artistic home decor designs.
2. Amalgamated Collection - The trend of fusing materials together, like pencils, to create new and innovative collections of homeware offers opportunities for creative and customizable products.
3. Novel Home Decor - The trend of using unexpected materials like pencils to create decorative accents brings a fresh and eye-catching element to interior design.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor - The home decor industry can embrace the crafty vases trend to offer customers unique and artistic pieces that stand out in the market.
2. Craft and Design - The craft and design industry can explore the possibilities of fusing unconventional materials, like pencils, to create innovative and customizable products.
3. Interior Design - The interior design industry can incorporate the use of unexpected materials, such as pencils, in decorative accents to bring an element of novelty and visual interest to spaces.
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