# Scrap Material Vases Melanie Abrantes' One-of-a-Kind Vases are Made with Leftover Materials By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-04-18 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-of-a-kind-vase References: [design-milk](https://design-milk.com/melanie-abrantes-designs-vases-made-from-scrap-materials/) & [melanieabrantes.shop](https://melanieabrantes.shop/products/marais-vase-collection) Over the last five years, Melanie Abrantes has created a variety of hand-turned products, as well as plenty of scrap materials in the process—but rather than letting these leftover resources go to waste, the sustainable designer set out to create a collection of limited-edition, one-of-a-kind vases. While many scrap materials are simply discarded, this vase collection spotlights odds and ends like [cork and wood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-for-the-trees), which are united with [thrifted glass vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/navazi). Naturally, each one of the vases is entirely unique, as well as functional. Quickly, the pieces from the Limited-Edition Marais Vase Collection are selling out; as it stands, Marais Vase #6 is the only design that's still available for sale, featuring a composition of pink marble cork, cherry hardwood and clear glass. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Scrap Material Upcycling:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore ways to repurpose leftover materials into unique and functional products. - **Limited-edition Collectibles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create exclusive and one-of-a-kind products that appeal to collectors and drive demand. - **Thrifted Glass Revival:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize thrifted glass vessels to create eco-friendly and visually appealing designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Sustainable Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sustainable design practices that prioritize waste reduction and resource utilization. - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate new ways to produce and market aesthetically pleasing home decor items. - **Craftsmanship:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine traditional craftsmanship with innovative materials and techniques to create distinctive products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Repurposed Wooden Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darren-appiagyei.md) - [Resin Hardware Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-hardware.md) - [Repurposed Studio Scrap Pottery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daon-pottery.md) - [Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures.md) - [Unique Upcycled Serving Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-wine-bottle-appetizer-tray.md) - [Upcycled Veneer Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-george-collection.md) - [Ceramic Waste Carafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sungai-carafe.md) - [Exquisite Circular Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salt-vases.md) - [Delicate Colorful Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delicate-colorful-vase.md)