# DIY LEGO Lamps Hideous Lampshade Made of Melted Melange of Toy Bricks By Katie Cordrey | Published 2009-03-16 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-lego-lamp-hideous-lampshade-from-melted-melange-of-toy-bricks References: [blog.brickbuildr](http://blog.brickbuildr.com/2009/01/found-melted-lego-lamp.html) & [craftster.org](http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=201626.msg2145551#msg2145551) Arrange [LEGO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analog-lamps-1) toy bricks in a foil-line pan, bake, remove, mold, and you end up with a [floor-lamp shade](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/her-floor-lamp). The technique would probably work for a standard shade as well, though you’d have to attach it to a frame of some type. This is recycling gone very, very wrong. It’s doubtful that this is an environmentally-friendly project. The toxic fumes alone would drive most people from the kitchen. Then, there’s the destruction of perfectly good [LEGOs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/functional-microscope). While this is crafty and clever, it’s not high on the *good* eco-list. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Upcycling:** Innovative companies can explore using discarded items to create new products, such as lampshades from melted LEGOs. - **Sustainable Crafting:** Creating crafts that are both eco-friendly and functional could become a new trend. - **DIY Home Decor:** More consumers are interested in creating their own decor from unique and unconventional materials, like LEGO bricks. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture:** Furniture companies could adopt upcycling techniques to create unique, eco-friendly pieces that stand out in the market. - **Craft Supply Retail:** Retailers that specialize in crafting supplies can offer more sustainable options that appeal to eco-conscious consumers. - **Toy Manufacturing:** Toy companies could explore ways to establish a circular supply chain by accepting used toys and repurposing them into new products, such as lamps made from LEGOs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Brick-Born Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analog-lamps-1.md) - [Brick Puzzle Chandeliers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antique-chandelier.md) - [Modular Brick Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brick-light.md) - [Recycled Material Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cozy-cleo-lamp.md) - [Urban Debris-Crafted Portable Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remli.md) - [Vintage Projector Puzzle Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-lantern.md) - [Festive Brick Centerpieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-christmas-table.md) - [Modern Marble Waste Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sole-lamp.md) - [3D-Printed Modular Lamp Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stak-modular-lamp.md)