Saturday, February 14, 2009

Modern Artisans: Recycled Vinyl Records into Trays and Bowls

Vinyl Record Snack Tray

Designer Jeff Davis puts a new spin on recycling by rescuing neglected records and creating fascinating works of functional art. His vinyl snack trays are created from actual vintage 12" albums and are perfect for fruit, chips or dry snacks. Individually made in the USA, the shallow tray has the original album label intact and protected with a clear mylar seal.
Heralded for the fun, creative use of recycled materials, Jeff’s vinyl creations have been featured in numerous museum exhibits and magazines throughout the world. Trays sold separately.

Available in two genres:
* Rock Essentials (artists such as The Police, Eric Clapton, YES, Santana)
* Crooners (artists such as Nat King Cole, Sinatra and Dean Martin).

Price:
$24.99





Designer Jeff Davis has put a new spin on recycling by rescuing discarded records and creating them into fascinating works of functional art. Yes, these unbelievable bowls are made from actual 12" vintage vinyl records! Perfect for fruit, dry snacks, or upbeat contemporary decoration, these sturdy record bowls have the original label intact and protected with a clear mylar seal.
Heralded for the creative use of recycled materials, Jeff’s vinyl creations have been featured in numerous museum exhibits and magazines throughout the world. Bowls sold separately. Made in the USA.

Choose from the following genres:

* Rock Essentials (Essential artists such as The Eagles, Rolling Stones, Elton John, Janis Joplin, Beach Boys, The Byrds, Bob Segar, YES, Allman Brothers, Elvis, Neil Young, KISS, etc.)

* Country (Artists such as Willie Nelson, Patsy Cline, Kenny Rogers, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Loretta Lynn, Alabama, Waylon Jennings and Emmy Lou Harris)

* 70's/80's Pop (Artists such as Wham, Donna Summer, Thompson Twins, Barry White, Madonna, Simple Minds, Eurythmics, Adam & the Ants, Rick James, Culture Club and the Go-Go's)

* Divas (Artists such as Barbara Streisand, Diana Ross, Aretha Franklin, Judy Garland, Cher and Bette Midler)

* Crooners (Artists such as Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Nat King Cole, Bing Crosby, Johnny Mathis, Tom Jones and Tony Bennett)

* Jazz (Artists such as Count Basie, Horace Silver Quintet, Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday, Duke Ellington, Herbie Hancock, Cannonball Adderly, Sarah Vaughn and Stan Getz)

Price: $24.99