# Personalized Paper Pets F.B. Fogg Eco-Friendly Faux Friends & Whimsical Critters By Katie Cordrey | Published 2009-04-17 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-pets-f.b.-fogg-crafts-eco-friendly-whimsical-sculptural-animals References: [web.me](http://web.me.com/steveslavin/FB_Fogg_Photos_Web_Site/Welcome.html) & [fbfogg](http://www.fbfogg.com/) The folks at F.B. Fogg are up to good with their paper crafted menagerie. Fogg's colorful paper pets and whimsical figures aren't painted. Their hue is dependent upon the paper used to make them. The sculptures are crafted by Steve Slavin in Muncie, Indiana. They are constructed of [handmade paper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farolito), not paper maché. The end result is delightful, light, durable, and [eco-friendly animal sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biting-edge-1). Each piece is signed and dated. Custom sculptures can be made from photographs. **Implications** - This collection of impressive sculptures use nothing but organic materials, ensuring that no two creations will ever be exactly alike. With the snowflake ethos and eco-conscious backdrop, F.B. Fogg seems poised to enter the new millennium. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Organic Sculptures:** F.B. Fogg's paper crafted menagerie showcases the potential for organic sculptures in the art world. - **Eco-friendly Materials:** F.B. Fogg's use of handmade paper presents opportunities for eco-friendly material innovation. - **Customized Creations:** F.B. Fogg's offer to create custom sculptures from photographs taps into the growing demand for personalized and unique products. ### Where This Applies - **Art:** F.B. Fogg's handmade paper sculptures present innovative opportunities for the art industry to explore new materials and techniques. - **Sustainable Design:** F.B. Fogg's use of organic materials and eco-friendly manufacturing processes can inspire innovation in sustainable design across various industries. - **Personalized Gifts:** F.B. Fogg's ability to create custom sculptures from photographs can be applied to the gift and novelty industry, offering consumers a unique product that is tailored to their preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti.md) - [Eco Paper Crafting Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-fx.md) - [Folk Creature Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fibredog.md) - [Minimalist Pet-Inspired Decor Items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimal-pets.md) - [Folded Paper Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clara-von-zweibergk.md) - [Paper-Formed Premium Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pastille.md) - [Comfy Pet-Inspired Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foggy-dog.md) - [Personalized Pet Photo Gifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personalized-pet-photo.md) - [Personality-Forward Bookmark Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humdrum-paper.md)