Old silverplate is made into new jewelry, hanging windchimes and garden art by the artists at Tempest in a Teapot. All of the sugars, creamers, teapots, and silverware used in the chimes and jewelry have been "repurposed" from New Jersey and Pennsylvania flea markets and auctions.
The artists also welcome customers to provide their own heirloom flatware, teapots, creamers, sugar bowls, baby cups, and so on in order to have their own personalized piece of history to hang their homes and to share memories with relatives.
Tempest in a Teapot is a combination of talents between longtime friends and partners, Barbara C. Ryan and Elsa M. Mikus. Their recycling passion is certainly put to good use in their jewelry, windchimes and garden art!
Spoon Jewelry
Peculiar Personal Accessories and Garden Art From Repurposed Castoffs
Trend Themes
1. Upcycled Jewelry - Creating jewelry from repurposed materials presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the fashion industry.
2. Sustainable Art - Transforming castoffs into garden art showcases the potential for disruptive innovation within the art and home decor industry.
3. Personalized Repurposing - Providing customers with the option to use their own heirlooms for customized pieces introduces disruptive innovation possibilities in the sentimental gift market.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can leverage the trend of upcycled jewelry to appeal to environmentally conscious consumers and tap into sustainable fashion movements.
2. Art and Home Decor - The art and home decor industry can explore the trend of sustainable art to offer unique and eco-friendly products, appealing to conscious consumers.
3. Sentimental Gift - Incorporating personalized repurposing into the sentimental gift industry creates disruptive innovation opportunities for meaningful and nostalgic presents.