HAPPY PILLS -- UPCYCLED TIN CASE
INSPIRATIONPOLYMER CLAY
Shelly Arroyo
A friend of mine showed me these neat mint tins and my brain couldn’t stop thinking about how cool they were! They didn’t deserve to go to the dump… I came across another of my crazy ideas…I wonder if I can bake clay on that?! (This is an idea I have uttered soooo many times. giggle) And, Happy Pills — an upcycled tin case was made.
Step 1: Brainstorm. © Shelly Arroyo
There is always a learning curve to adding clay to anything. I think for every three ideas I have, one works, one sort of works, and one definitely does not. I think a lot of this variation comes from not knowing exactly what the original item is made from and the chemistry that happens when polymers cure upon it. The satisfaction that comes when a product design works, is truly awesome. In the case of “Happy Pills,” I was pleasantly surprised!
Step 2: Begin the sculpt. © Shelly Arroyo
Step 3: Continue to sculpt the base. © Shelly Arroyo
Step 4: Cut clay details. © Shelly Arroyo
I think for every three ideas I have, one works, one sort of works, and one definitely does not.
Step 5: Sculpt clay details. © Shelly Arroyo
Step 6: Finished product. © Shelly Arroyo
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Shelly Arroyo, A.k.a. Mama Chickpea!
I have been a graphic designer excelling in desktop publishing programs, dabbling in web design, and making brand content for twenty years. I have owned my own brick-and-mortar studios, and developed my own brands. Designing user-centric UX, beautiful graphics and meeting deadlines are some of my strongest skills…but don’t forget my killer macaroni and cheese!
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