# The Record Bowl How to Make It Yourself By Chris Skleryk | Published 2007-01-04 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-record-bowl-turn-your-old-sound-into-stylish-bowls Originally made by Jeff Davis and his line of products made of [old records](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flatten-it). You can now make your own signature style [record bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mf-doom), without dropping the 26$. As well I'm sure you can figure out a way to make his [coaster's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zodiac-constellation-coasters), clocks and even snack bowls out of the 45's. The best thing about this is YOU made them and can customize each one anyway you wish! **Implications** - Consumers are apprehensive about the future. This is partially because the economic downturn has manifested anxiety about their financial well being. Companies should leverage nostalgia as a powerful motivating force to stimulate retail purchases and form a deeper connection with their customers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Nostalgic Crafts:** Opportunity for businesses to tap into the power of nostalgia to create DIY craft ideas that customers can create at home. - **Personalized Home Décor:** Opportunity to offer personalized home décor products that customers can customize according to their preferences. - **Upcycling:** Opportunity to promote upcycling and sustainability through creative DIY projects such as making bowls and coasters out of old records. ### Where This Applies - **Arts and Crafts:** Opportunity for arts and crafts businesses to offer workshops and kits for customers to make their own record bowls and coasters. - **Home Décor:** Opportunity for home décor businesses to offer customizable décor items such as record bowls, coasters, and clocks. - **Environmental Sustainability:** Opportunity to promote environmental sustainability through upcycling and creative DIY projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Record-Making Music Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/po80-record-factory-kit.md) - [Retro-Inspired Wave Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-wave-bowl.md) - [DIY Music Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/make-your-own-music.md) - [DIY Digital Music Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/record-factory.md) - [Nostalgic Retro Music Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-mixtape-kit.md) - [Unique Upcycled Serving Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-wine-bottle-appetizer-tray.md) - [Vinyl Record Credenzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geology-studio.md) - [Dynamic Colored Glass Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tip-top-glass.md) - [Translucent Record Storage Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aurala120a.md)