# Splashing Seashore Dishware Sand Bowls by Leetal Rivlin Capture the Activity of the Coastline By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-01-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sand-bowls-by-leetal-rivlin References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/8/view/18306/sand-bowls-by-leetal-rivlin.html) & [wix](http://www.wix.com/leetalrivlin/leetal-rivlin) Bygone days at the beach may come to mind when considering these spectacular Sand Bowls by Leetal Rivlin. Constructing moats around [sand castles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arrakis-30) and carving holes along the water's edge often ended in the practice of splashing sea inside to smooth and harden the surfaces. A similar effect is mimicked here. It is as if the designer dug [shallow depressions into the shoreline](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deskterior) and proceeded to dump great quantities of ocean water into them from a substantial height. The grains of sand splash upwards and outwards to produce a frozen form similar to the way that water behaves alone when it is displaced with sufficient force. However, the technique for producing these playful pieces of crockery involved the mixing of sand with a viscous adhesive. Sand Bowls by Leetal Rivlin were shaped gradually when the edges were allowed to drip down from an upturned convex mold. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/8/view/18306/sand-bowls-by-leetal-rivlin.html), [wix](http://www.wix.com/leetalrivlin/leetal-rivlin) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sand Bowls:** Creating unique dishware by mimicking the splashing effect of ocean water and sand. - **Frozen Forms:** Using displacement force to freeze sand grains in unconventional shapes. - **Playful Crockery:** Combining sand and adhesive to shape crockery with a whimsical design. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for innovative dishware designs inspired by natural elements. - **Art and Sculpture:** Exploring unconventional materials and techniques to create unique frozen forms. - **Craft and Design:** Incorporating playful elements and unconventional materials into crockery production. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mediterranean-Themed Glazed Homeware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secret-beach.md) - [Creative Dipping Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dip-sea.md) - [Dynamic Colored Glass Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tip-top-glass.md) - [Coastal-Inspired Dinnerware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinnerware-collection1.md) - [Wave-Inspired Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seahorse-coffee-table.md) - [Innovative Ceramic Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-tableware1.md) - [Mesmerizing Sand Pattern Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystal-sandsara.md) - [Exquisite Circular Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salt-vases.md) - [Coastline-Inspired Table Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marea-low-table.md)