# Tools Made of Money Coin Sculptures by Stacey Lee Webber By Elsa Blaine | Published 2008-08-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/currency-as-tools-stacey-lee-webbers-coin-sculptures References: [velvetdavinci](http://www.velvetdavinci.com/allimages.php?action=show&id=91) & [staceyleewebber](http://www.staceyleewebber.com/STACEY_LEE_WEBBER/sculpture/Pages/TOOLS.html#grid) Instead of stashing her relatively useless pennies in a jar in the closet, Stacey Lee Webber is creating sculptures from them. In this collection, titled “The Craftsmen Series,” Webber has formed her coins into antique looking hammers, saws and screwdrivers. The details are amazing; check out the saw blade, I think it would actually cut wood. Stacey Lee has a Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and currently resides in Chicago. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Coin Sculptures:** Creating sculptures from coins could disrupt the art world by showcasing a unique and resourceful form of artistic expression. - **Upcycled Art:** Using everyday objects like coins to create art showcases the potential for disruptive innovation in the upcycling and sustainable art industries. - **Metalworking Techniques:** Exploring metalworking techniques like shaping and molding coins could lead to disruptive innovations in the fields of sculpture, jewelry-making, and craftsmanship. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art:** The art industry can benefit from the disruptive innovation opportunity presented by incorporating coins as a unique material for sculptures and other art forms. - **Upcycling:** The upcycling industry can explore the disruptive innovation potential of using coins and other discarded items to create sustainable and visually appealing products. - **Craftsmanship:** The craftsmanship industry can explore the disruptive innovation potential of incorporating coin sculpting and metalworking techniques into traditional woodworking tools and other handmade products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bread-Encrusted Gemstone Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rising-collection.md) - [Insect-Inspired Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-bronze-sculptures.md) - [Paper-Made Piggy Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metallic-piggy-bank.md) - [Coin-Style Disc Shaped Cutters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quarter-ccutter.md) - [Kintsugi-Inspired Piggy Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penny-piggy-bank.md) - [Resin Hardware Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-hardware.md) - [Repurposed Sawdust Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sawdust-low-table.md) - [Mindful Copper Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whispers-of-a-trail.md) - [Three-Sided Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-sided-coin.md)