# Upcycled Shellfish Lights This Fairy Light is Adorned with a Collection of Clam Shells By Jen Chae | Published 2013-08-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairy-light References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/378593425026451787/Clam-Shell-Fairy-Lights) This fairy light will remind you of the beach: it's adorned with a collection of clattering clam shells. Reusing shells that have been randomly collected from the beaches, the House clam lights string together 50 un-manipulated clam shells. The light is 5-meters-long with [speckles of white light bulbs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripple-light). Each LED light is disguised in a [clam sea shell](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shells-jewel-collection) -- diffusing the light to appear subtle. Clam shells add a nice rustic feel to the light, and are suitable for indoors or outdoors. The fairy lights come in two versions: battery-powered or plug-in. Because the clam shells used are hand-picked, each fairy light will be unique. This piece would be perfect for anyone reminiscent of a summery, sandy beach. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Upcycling Shellfish:** The opportunity to create more upcycled products using shellfish (e.g. furniture, home decor, jewelry) and appeal to eco-conscious consumers. - **Handmade Lighting:** Creating unique and customized handmade lighting using natural materials, such as shells, to appeal to consumers who want personal and eco-friendly home decor. - **Outdoor Fairy Lights:** Expanding the market for outdoor fairy lights by incorporating natural elements like clam shells to create a new aesthetic. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor:** Opportunities to create and sell new and unique eco-friendly home decor products made from natural materials that appeal to consumers seeking eco-conscious choices. - **Lighting:** Developing and marketing eco-friendly and customized handmade lighting products that incorporate natural materials to appeal to consumers looking for personal and unique lighting fixtures. - **Outdoor Living:** Expanding the outdoor living market by incorporating elements from nature, like clam shells, to create new products, such as eco-friendly fairy lights, that appeal to consumers looking to enhance their outdoor space. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Shell-Like Structural Wall Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barnacle-wall-sconce.md) - [Jewel-Inspired Chandelier Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pearl-chandelier.md) - [Fishnet-Made Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-mycreation-droplet-lamp.md) - [Coastal-Inspired Wallpapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shells-shimmer-seafoam.md) - [Algae-Based Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chandeliers-sconces.md) - [Smart Fairy Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-fairy-lights.md) - [Candy-Colored Glass Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wave-ii.md) - [Natural Material Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coconut-shell-solid-wood-lamp.md) - [Farmhouse-Style Solar Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-outdoor-lantern.md)