PHOTOS: 5 Recycled Menorahs
Photo: Eco-Artware
Slate menorah
English sculptor Richard Miller has been constructing functional and artistic objects from slate and stone since 1988 and even moved to Pennsylvania’s historic Slate Belt. This earthy and elegant menorah is crafted from Vermont green slate left over from Miller’s other projects for a recycled Festival of Lights.
Price: $85
Photo: Artful Home
Olive oil can menorah
Give this year’s holiday cheer a new look with this mixed media menorah created by artist Jenna Goldberg. Goldberg constructed each limited-edition menorah from recycled olive oil cans, copper nails, mahogany, wooden beads and brass fittings. Cans will vary in color and pattern. So, each menorah is unique and different.
Price: $600
Photo: Vertige
Recycled glass menorah
Canadian artist Jacques Rivard has been making decorative products with recycled glass for more than 10 years. He includes six different designs in his line of recycled glass menorahs, each varying in shape, texture and color. The curved menorah is modern and minimalist, while still giving a nod to the classic menorah shape.
Price: $210
Photo: Notschlock
Steel pipe menorah
This galvanized steel pipe menorah is perfect for a hardware-inspired holiday. Designed by artists Josh Korwin and Alyssa Zukas, this recycled menorah fits most candelabra candles. If you’re using smaller candles, just wrap them in a little aluminum foil to make them fit.
Price: $140
Photo: Etsy user StilNovoDesign
Wine bottle menorah
If you’re looking for something a little more organic for your Festival of Lights this year, check out this eye-catching oak menorah. Etsy artists Camilla and Stefano craft each of these modern menorahs out of recycled white oak staves from French wine barrels. Each barrel varies, ensuring that no two menorahs are exactly alike.
Price: $199.99
'ilona Poka
posted on December 15th, 2011 at 3:47 pm