Here’s one more wonder from Milan’s Furniture Fair: Nicolas Cheng uses wasted eggshells to create beautifully designed stationary called Childhood Memories. From 100 shells he can create one full set of a pencil, pencil holder, eraser, and A5 paper.
A high pressure technique makes all of this possible.
Nicolas Cheng says of ‘Childhood Memories,’ "This is a set of stationary inspired by childhood memories, transforming the memories into pieces that remind you of your childhood with your mother."
You can see the amazing design above.
Eggshell Stationery
Nicolas Cheng's Recycled ‘Childhood Memories' is Ecotastic
Trend Themes
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Industry Implications
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