# Hot Glue Accessory Collections These Glue Gun Crafts Feature a High Fashion Aesthetic By Jana Pijak | Published 2016-04-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glue-gun-craft References: [demilked](http://www.demilked.com/3d-art-made-using-hot-glue-japan-shir0xxx/) & [twitter](https://twitter.com/white0314noriya) [Twitter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elon-musk-and-x) user shir0xxx transforms traditional glue gun crafts into a fashionable form of self expression. Based in Japan, the artist uses an unconventional material to create objects that boast a couture-themed design style. Each accessory piece boasts a unique aesthetic and is surprisingly crafted using an inexpensive glue gun and hot glue materials. Each piece is intricately crafted by shir0xx and is dried before being ready to wear. In addition to custom props like ornate bottles, the artist also creates a handful of [jewelry pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chiyu) along with [masks, crowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-001-artistry-mask) and even mouth guards that feature a conceptual point of view. Though not ideal for everyday wear, these pieces are a unique prop for photographers and content creators interested in creating whimsical imagery. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Glue Gun Couture:** The trend of using hot glue to create high fashion accessories and jewelry items. - **Do-it-yourself Fashion:** The trend of creating unique fashion items with everyday materials and tools, disrupting the traditional fashion industry. - **Conceptual Accessories:** The trend of accessorizing with unique and quirky items like mouth guards and ornate bottles, pushing the boundaries of traditional fashion norms. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can capitalize on the trend of glue gun couture by creating new lines that feature unconventional materials and designs. - **Crafting:** The crafting industry can further innovate on the trend of creating unique fashion items by introducing new tools and materials for consumers to experiment with. - **Photography:** The photography industry can capitalize on the trend of conceptual accessories by incorporating them into photoshoots for a whimsical and unique touch. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Handcrafted Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird.md) - [Avant-Garde Radish Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radish-hat.md) - [Multi-Wear Hair Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truss-series-shippou.md) - [Wearable Sculptural Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dtcable-collection.md) - [Playful Sculptural Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afterglow-1.md) - [Bread-Encrusted Gemstone Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rising-collection.md) - [Sculptural Knitted Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-knitted-objects.md) - [Runway-Inspired Peel-Off Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-001-artistry-mask.md) - [Eclectic Eyewear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artsy-eyewear-collection.md)