From jell-o mold to fun and functional clock

Multi-functional items in your kitchen.

On the Tuesday before Christmas I met a friend in Harvard Square to check out the annual craft fair at the local UU Church. As usual, it did not disappoint us. It was inspiring to see all the creativity from local arts and crafts people. These clocks made from old plates and tins were one of my favorites. You can purchase one of these beauties at www.artstargirl.etsy.com.

Below is Kennie Kaumzka from Metal Magic. (My flash does not do his work justice.) He makes these candle and electric lanterns out of ordinary household tin cans. Using an ocy-acetylene torch with a pencil-thin flame, the original designs are burned into the cans without drawing or stenciling. As Kennie states, “The lit candle lanterns, uniquely hand crafted, envelop a dark room with flickering magincal patterns.” So if you want to create some instant atmosphere – check out these lamps. www.tincanlights.com

This is the kind of stuff we love to see at D2E. Local artisans making useful and beautiful things out of recycled materials. Sustainable art – can’t get much better than that.

Kennie at his booth of magical lanterns.

Tags: arts and crafts, boston crafts, local artisans, recycled materials, sustainable art