# Spray Paint Lamps Jake Rankin Gives New Life to Old Canisters By Rachel | Published 2009-05-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Jake-Rankin-Spray-Paint-Lamps References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2009/05/spray-paint-upcycling.html) & [breezeblockgallery](http://breezeblockgallery.com/?page_id=18) Jake Rankin has found a new way to use old [Spray Paint bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nube) by turning them into [lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bic-lamp). Jake Rankin’s lamp designs involve using the canisters as lamp shades, and the spray nozzles as on/off switches. The design is decidedly unkempt, with paint dripping down the sides. The designs are currently on sale online for $50. **Implications** - Giving [old items new life](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kd28) is always a great way to make them appealing once more. With this in mind, small businesses are revamping vintage products, making them useful again and re-selling them as renewed and unique products. Individuals often find these interesting re-imagined pieces to be ultra creative, a clear selling point as it costs less for these companies to create these items since they are recycled. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Vintage Product Revamping:** Revamping vintage products and giving them new life is a trend that appeals to individuals looking for unique and creative pieces. - **Renewed and Unique Products:** Small businesses are re-selling re-imagined products, which are cost-effective to create as they are made from recycled materials. - **Creative Recycling:** Creative recycling of old items, such as spray paint bottles, is a trend that showcases innovative ways to repurpose and reuse. ### Who This Affects Most - **Upcycling:** The upcycling industry can capitalize on the trend of revamping vintage products and creating renewed and unique items. - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can explore creative recycling as a way to showcase innovative and repurposed creations. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can tap into the trend of using recycled materials, like spray paint bottles, to create unique and eco-friendly products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys-collection.md) - [Converted Scooter Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emetabolism.md) - [Reclaimed Industrial Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wa-lamp.md) - [3D-Printed Reversed Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revolve-lamp.md) - [Recycled Material Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cozy-cleo-lamp.md) - [Turned Wood-Inspired Lamp Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bobine.md) - [Urban Debris-Crafted Portable Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remli.md) - [Repurposed Vintage Apple Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/repurposed-vintage-apple-computers.md) - [Utensil Waste Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys.md)