This Glass Fruit Fly Trap Beguiles Bugs into a Classy Carafe
Amelia Roblin — June 18, 2012 — Art & Design
References: manufactum.de & notcot.org
Take a good look inside the Glass Fruit Fly Trap before you try and pour yourself a taste of red wine. Despite the fact that it appears to be plugged shut with a cork in the top, a hole in the base will have been inviting in insects for as long as the vessel has been full.
Different from the crappy plastic branch-hung wasp traps typically found in yards around the world, this insect receptacle has been beautifully crafted from blown glass so that it might easily be aesthetically fitting for the center of a stylish dining table. It takes a sumptuous spherical form with three dainty legs and an inverted opening that draws into the interior of the clear ball. Wine, vinegar or juice can lure bothersome bugs into the Glass Fruit Fly Trap, doubling as a decorative piece rather than an indulgent one.
Different from the crappy plastic branch-hung wasp traps typically found in yards around the world, this insect receptacle has been beautifully crafted from blown glass so that it might easily be aesthetically fitting for the center of a stylish dining table. It takes a sumptuous spherical form with three dainty legs and an inverted opening that draws into the interior of the clear ball. Wine, vinegar or juice can lure bothersome bugs into the Glass Fruit Fly Trap, doubling as a decorative piece rather than an indulgent one.
Trend Themes
1. Blown-glass Insect Traps - There is an opportunity for artisan or boutique shops to produce and sell blown-glass insect traps that serve as both functional receptacles and decorative pieces.
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Industry Implications
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3. Artisan Glassblowing - Glassblowing studios and artists could explore the creation of unique, high-quality insect traps for use in homes and businesses, capitalizing on the growing trend of functional art pieces in decor and design.
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