When I saw these on The Design Files today an audible "wow!" escaped my lips. Such a brilliant example of reusing something that most Australians would have sitting around in their garden sheds - an LPG Gas Bottle.
Slicing up a variety of different sized fruit bowls and powder-coating them in a range of colors, these fruit bowls are unique and a great conversation piece (I've had 3 conversations about them just today and I haven't even bought one yet!)
Made by Industria and priced between $75 and $110, we can't wait to get our hands on one- or maybe two. Also, if you haven't already added The Design Files to your daily read list, do it now for the best info, interviews and ideas in Australian design.
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For the US readers (I assume that's most of us), could you explain what an LPG gas bottle is? I'm not familiar with it.
Yeah, I have no idea what these are! And I would definitely not pay $100 for one.
It's the bottle for a gas grill. Same as in the states.
They look very nice. Love the design. Heck, I'd pay $12 for one.
Yes, they look pretty. But fruits kept on a counter in a solid bowl will spoil much faster than fruit stored in a pierced bowl, basket or colander. It needs air circulation.
L = liquid
P = propane
G = gas
I am assuming...
I wouldn't pay that either, but I think those would make great pet bowls - looking for a wide raised bowl my cats can get their whiskers in!
A$100 is very different to US$100. It takes the "average" Australian only 3-4 hours work to earn it.
LPG is Liquefied petroleum gas which is used to run the backyard bbq. I like the one with the shorter stem.
I wouldn't use them for fruit bowls (I like my fruit cold and it always goes bad on the counter) but I think they look great!
These can be made *really* easy at home. All you need is a bench grinder and a propane tank (otherwise known as a LPG bottle). The bench grinder just makes it easier to cut, but you could also use a reciprocating saw and a metal cutting blade.
As for the propane tank, either use a brand-new, never been used/filled tank (~$30 u.s.), or take an old tank to a propane supplier and have them flush out the gas. Even if a tank is "empty" there is usually some residual gas left inside so let the professionals deal with it. Since propane is flammable and cutting metal involves sparks, it's usually not a good combination o.O
So, cut off the top and bottom, paint, and you have a set of fruit bowls.