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Six Pack Scrap Hampers

The Readymade Laundry Basket Kick Starts Your Cleaning After a Party

— November 15, 2011 — Eco
It's only natural to prefer nice, new and clean objects to decorate your domestic space, but do such qualities matter for things that come in contact with your dirty clothes? The Readymade Laundry Basket is well and truly composed of garbage, although with a bit of soap and crafty care you can turn this DIY concept into a really clever item.

Designer Dan LaBarca provides a picture of the one that he made which was featured in Surface Magazine. Three simple illustrations accompany the finished product to show people how to make their own plastic panniers. Forty-two recycled six pack beer can rings are necessary to make a hamper of this scale, simply be connecting the pliable pieces together with zip ties through each circular cutout. The best time to undertake the assembly of a Readymade Laundry Basket is immediately post house party.
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Design - Utilizing recycled materials like six pack beer can rings to create DIY products offers an opportunity for sustainable design.
2. Upcycled Home Decor - The Readymade Laundry Basket demonstrates the trend of upcycling garbage into functional and stylish pieces for the home.
3. DIY Crafting - The DIY concept behind the Readymade Laundry Basket highlights the growing trend of consumers engaging in creative and personalized crafting projects.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor - The Readymade Laundry Basket taps into the home decor industry, specifically targeting consumers who value unique and eco-friendly designs.
2. Recycling - The use of recycled materials in the Readymade Laundry Basket presents an opportunity for innovation within the recycling industry.
3. Crafting and Hobby - The Readymade Laundry Basket appeals to the crafting and hobby industry, providing inspiration and instructions for DIY projects.
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