# Plastic Pipe-Constructed Vases Iwamoto Remodels Plastic Into Vases Using Traditional Manufacturing By Amy Duong | Published 2018-04-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iwamoto References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/04/17/kodai-iwamoto-transforms-pipes-into-flower-vases-milan-design-week/) & [kohdaiiwamoto](https://www.kohdaiiwamoto.com/) Tokyo-based designer Iwamoto brings his desired concept of transforming a mass-produced material into a piece of artwork to fruition with his latest [plastic blown vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiral-glass). Iwamoto blends together the traditional manufacturing process of glass blowing with PVC pipes often used for plumbing purposes. He first heats up the plastic pipes over a heater for up to 20 minutes until it softens and becomes a consistency that resembles rubber. He follows that by placing the pipe over a wooden mold and blowing to inflate it, similar to the [glass blowing process](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pavilion-set). This creates an indenting pattern design on the vase's surface. Iwamoto's PVC pipe vases are currently being showcased at the Milan design week venue, [Ventura Future](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tribeca), as a part of a display section entitled Ex-Portation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Plastic Art:** Artists and designers experimenting with plastic materials, creating new aesthetics and functions for everyday objects. - **Blended Manufacturing:** Incorporating traditional manufacturing techniques with new materials or processes to create innovative, hybrid outcomes. - **Sustainable Design:** Exploring new methods for repurposing commonly discarded materials to create eco-friendly and inventive products. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Exploring new possibilities for materials, aesthetics, and production methods in order to create unique and innovative art and design pieces. - **Manufacturing:** Incorporating new materials and processes into traditional manufacturing techniques can have a disruptive impact on the manufacturing industry. - **Environmental Sustainability:** Developing new ways to transform waste materials into usable products can have a positive impact on the environment and provide opportunities for innovative business models. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Copper Tubular Minimal Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiroyuki-yuasa.md) - [Anamorphic Fuzzy Glowing Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alien-vases.md) - [Minimalist Illusory Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vaso-gota-vase.md) - [Japanese Culture-Honoring Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watoji.md) - [3D-Printed Colorful Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olivier-van-herpt-1.md) - [Sculptural Glass Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/navazi.md) - [Recycled Plastic Decor Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plastplan-design-studio.md) - [Upcycled Plastic Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crafting-plastic.md) - [Miniature Cylindrical Flower Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanakubari.md)