# Colorfully Creepy Face Covers 'The Aesthetic of Fears' is 3D-Printed Jewelry Inspired by Insects By Michael Hines | Published 2013-08-06 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-aesthetic-of-fears References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2013/08/05/the-aesthetic-of-fears-3d-printed-jewellery-insects-dorry-hsu/) & [dorryhsu](http://dorryhsu.co.uk/Dorry_Hsu/The_Aesthetic_of_Fears.html) Royal College of Art Student Dorry Hsu confronted her fear of bugs by creating 'The Aesthetic of Fears.' The collection of 3D-printed jewelry is inspired by creepy crawlies and is a bit unnerving. The collection was 3D printed in clear resin using stereolithography (SLA) and the color was added later by dipping each piece into boiling dye, one color at a time. The resulting bracelets and rings are creepy, to say the least. While the pieces are certainly colorful and eye-catching, seeing them up close is akin to looking at small insects under a microscope. The bracelets and rings aren't all that frightening, but the facial accessory takes the cake when it comes to creepiness, looking like something straight out of a horror/sci-fi film. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/jewelry) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Creepy Jewelry:** The creation of unnerving 3D-printed jewelry inspired by insects presents an opportunity for the jewelry industry to tap into niche subcultures and unique consumer preferences. - **Stereolithography Art:** The use of stereolithography technology to create intricate and artistic 3D-printed objects offers opportunities for the art and design industries to experiment with new forms of expression and aesthetic approaches. - **Color Dipping Technique:** The use of color dipping technique in 3D printing presents opportunities for product customization and adds a new dimension to traditional coloring processes, creating new innovative opportunities. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Jewelry:** The creation of unnerving 3D-printed jewelry provides a disruptive opportunity for the industry to tap into niche subcultures and unique consumer preferences. - **Art and Design:** The use of stereolithography technology in creating intricate and artistic 3D-printed objects offers opportunities for the art and design industry to experiment with new forms of expression and aesthetic approaches. - **Manufacturing and 3D Printing:** The use of color dipping techniques in 3D printing presents opportunities for customization and adds a new dimension to traditional coloring processes, creating new innovative opportunities for the manufacturing and 3D printing industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Haunting Fine Jewelry Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faberge-x-beetlejuice-beetlejuice.md) - [Sculpturally Formed Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyber-zombie.md) - [Handcrafted Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird.md) - [Wearable Sculptural Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dtcable-collection.md) - [Horror Film-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horrific-crocs.md) - [Halloween-Themed Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-halloween-jewelry.md) - [Creature-Inspired Home Good Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charles-jeffreys-loverboy.md) - [Biomimetic Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonhuman-life.md) - [Nature-Inspired 3D-Printed Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/julia-koerner.md)