# Steampunk Shark Guns 'My Ray Gun II' is Made from Common Household Materials By Michael Hines | Published 2010-07-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-ray-gun-ii References: [walyou](http://www.walyou.com/blog/2010/07/07/steampunk-gun-household-scrap/) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/swiftandcalamitous/3050950643/in/pool-646297@N21/) 'My Ray Gun II' is one of the most impressive pieces of steampunk artwork that I have seen in some time. This handgun isn't functional; it is actually made from a variety of household items combined with some artistic vision. A few of the materials used for the My Ray Gun II are a toothpaste lid, toilet paper tubes and [spray paint](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dango-m4-wallet). Flickr user SwiftCalamitous is the creative force behind this [artistic weapon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-flash). Check them out at the links to your left. I'd rather have a [shark gun](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shark-guitars) then a real gun any day. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 79% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Steampunk Artwork:** Opportunity for artists to create unique and visually striking artwork using repurposed household items. - **Functional Art:** Potential to combine artistic vision with everyday objects to create functional art pieces. - **Repurposed Materials:** Opportunity to create innovative products using common household items in unconventional ways. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for artists to embrace unconventional materials and techniques to create unique works of art. - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for companies to offer repurposed household items as decorative pieces, tapping into the steampunk aesthetic. - **DIY Crafting:** Potential for DIY enthusiasts to explore creating their own functional artwork by repurposing household materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Anti-Gun Water Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antigun-water-toys-jayhayspray20-promotes-change-in-societys-relationship-w.md) - [Shreddable Steampunk Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steampunk-guitar.md) - [Steampunk Aesthetic Espresso Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steampunk-espresso-machine.md) - [Steampunk Desktop Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3in1-desk.md) - [Animated Show-Inspired Butane Torches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butane-torch.md) - [Nautilus Shell Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steampunk-nautilus.md) - [Creator-Backed Toy Guns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mrbeast.md) - [Razor-Cleaning Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/razor-beam.md) - [See-Through Medical Device Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyberpunk-inhaler.md)