# Lacy Recycled Decor ‘Bulbous' Sculptures Made From Plastic Milk Bottles By Elsa Blaine | Published 2009-04-12 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-milk-bottles-bulbous References: [mocoloco](http://mocoloco.com/art/archives/010844.php) & [carolinesaul](http://www.carolinesaul.co.uk/index.html) This [sculptural light fixture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lapso) and [decorative vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alien-vases) are part of the ‘Bulbous’ collection by Caroline Saul of Brighton. The pieces are all made from recycled white plastic milk bottles she has carved out and enhanced with some sort of dye to create a gorgeous watercolor effect. Clicking through the gallery above, it’s hard to believe that the image of the two bowls pictured in the fourth frame is not a painting. Almost light as air and less likely to break than [ceramic ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sungai-carafe), Saul’s exquisite ‘Bulbous’ vessels save plastic from landfills and create a stunning *objet d’art*. It is really exciting to see artists such as Caroline Saul create such fabulous items from the least likely materials, which will then be purchased and enjoyed for years. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Recycled Plastic Art:** Utilizing recycled plastic to create beautiful and unique works of art. - **Sustainable Decor:** Designing decor with materials that won't harm the environment. - **Upcycling Milk Bottles:** Repurposing milk bottles into functional and aesthetic pieces. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Exploration of new materials lead to exciting artistic opportunities. - **Home Decor:** Designing eco-friendly and sustainable decor products for the home. - **Waste Management:** Finding creative solutions to prevent plastic waste from ending up in landfills. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Material Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cozy-cleo-lamp.md) - [Recycled Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys-collection.md) - [Plastic Bottle-Made Christmas Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caroline-chaptini.md) - [Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures.md) - [Upcycled Plastic Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crafting-plastic.md) - [Fishnet-Made Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-mycreation-droplet-lamp.md) - [3D-Printed Sculptural Sustainable Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scoop-lamp.md) - [Recycled Material Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zbozhzha-pendant-light.md) - [Recycled Paper Pulp Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-lamp1.md)