電影中 Amélie 找到的老餅乾盒是一個浪漫故事的開始,但是老餅乾盒本身也是個耐人尋味的物件 ^^ /// I'm a bit of a sucker for buying containers of all kinds (tins, jars, bottles, you name it). Case in point: when Amélie finds the old cookie tin (and thereby sets the whole romantic tale in motion), I was actually more interested in the tin itself.
在塑膠包裝普及之前,各種各樣的物資都依賴鐵皮製的盒子/罐子才能夠保存以及運輸。這種包裝設計誘人而且能夠多次重複使用,因此也深受當年消費者的歡迎。跟現代的包裝比起來,這些老鐵皮盒子/罐子非常的耐用,許許多多近百年後仍然保存完好,讓 vintage 界的收藏家愛不釋手。由於鐵盒鐵罐當年十分常見而且壽命長,至今仍然不難找到 – 何況外觀繁多,而且價格偏低,可以說是容易入手又很實用的老物。 /// Prior to the advent of plastic packaged everything, metal tins and cans were the standard for durable, lasting, and reusable packaging. Compared to modern disposable packaging, these tins and cans are exceedingly hard wearing and many remain in usable condition after a century of knocking about. Their designs are often representative of a certain period and compared to many other collectibles, tins and cans are relatively inexpensive, making them an ideal vintage binge category.
以下是五種不同鐵盒/鐵罐再利用的巧思~ /// Here's 5 clever uses I found for fellow container junkies, from the obvious to the ingenious.
在塑膠包裝普及之前,各種各樣的物資都依賴鐵皮製的盒子/罐子才能夠保存以及運輸。這種包裝設計誘人而且能夠多次重複使用,因此也深受當年消費者的歡迎。跟現代的包裝比起來,這些老鐵皮盒子/罐子非常的耐用,許許多多近百年後仍然保存完好,讓 vintage 界的收藏家愛不釋手。由於鐵盒鐵罐當年十分常見而且壽命長,至今仍然不難找到 – 何況外觀繁多,而且價格偏低,可以說是容易入手又很實用的老物。 /// Prior to the advent of plastic packaged everything, metal tins and cans were the standard for durable, lasting, and reusable packaging. Compared to modern disposable packaging, these tins and cans are exceedingly hard wearing and many remain in usable condition after a century of knocking about. Their designs are often representative of a certain period and compared to many other collectibles, tins and cans are relatively inexpensive, making them an ideal vintage binge category.
以下是五種不同鐵盒/鐵罐再利用的巧思~ /// Here's 5 clever uses I found for fellow container junkies, from the obvious to the ingenious.
1. 收納 + 裝飾 /// Contain + Decorate
去過 MUJI 或是 IKEA 就知道收納道具有多少種,但是以美觀與質感而言大量製造的新品(甚至復刻品)與老物還是有差。購入老鐵盒與鐵罐最簡單的用法就是收納,但是這麼美的物件不需要藏在櫥櫃裡,最好是擺出來替空間添點歲月的美感。/// If you've been to MUJI or IKEA (and I assume you have, to at least one), you'll know what a myriad of possible organizational items exist. But compared to modern goods (or reproductions), I prefer the feel and aesthetics of vintage items. The most obvious use for vintage tins and cans is of course, as a container, as they were originally designed. But unlike their average counterparts, these beauties don't need to be hidden away.
建議:如果難以搜集到這麼多老件,可以挑選幾樣有特色的 vintage 做為視覺上的 key-piece,然後用新品搭配,效果一樣好 ^^ /// Obviously, if you can't get your hands on so many original vintage items, one or two key visual pieces should suffice to create the effect - the rest can be padded with modern equivalents.
建議:如果難以搜集到這麼多老件,可以挑選幾樣有特色的 vintage 做為視覺上的 key-piece,然後用新品搭配,效果一樣好 ^^ /// Obviously, if you can't get your hands on so many original vintage items, one or two key visual pieces should suffice to create the effect - the rest can be padded with modern equivalents.
甚至可以把美麗的 vintage 鐵盒直接像畫一樣用來裝飾牆面~ /// As with all beautiful things, if in doubt, mount it on the wall and see how you like the look of it.
2. 花器 /// Floral Arrangements
比花瓶還要俏麗,而且不怕摔破。如果怕這樣用會生鏽的話可以把花器藏在鐵盒/鐵罐裡面 :) /// More distinct and beautiful than the average vase, and unbreakable. To prevent rust, glass containers can be hidden inside.
3. 禮盒 /// Gift Boxes
有時需要送個小禮物,預算不多但是又希望能夠品質佳又有特色。這時候可以買個老鐵盒/鐵罐,放滿糖果後用綁一個緞帶~ 喜歡老物的人收到一定愛不釋手!(話說,有個前男友曾經在英國 lake district 買了薑餅送我。我說我不太愛吃薑餅,但是這個餅乾盒好漂亮我真高興,他笑笑的說他早就知道我不愛吃薑餅,但是也知道我一定會愛盒子... 所以他會負責幫我把薑餅全都解決 XD)/// Sometimes a small gift is called for and it's hard to find something that has a personal touch and is also within the budget. So instead of buying something, I take an old tin, stuff it full of sweets, and finish it off with a ribbon :-) Speaking of which... one of my ex-boyfriends once bought me a tin of gingerbread from the Lake District. I told him that I don't like the taste of gingerbread but I love the tin. He smiled and said that he knew that would be the case, so it's a good thing he likes to eat gingerbread... XD
4. 蠟燭 /// Candles
Design Sponge 有把鐵盒鐵罐變成蠟燭的教學(可惜都是英文的)~ 看起來不是太困難而且很美觀 :) 如果偷懶一點的話直接把成品的蠟燭放進盒子裡也一樣效果喔 ^^ /// Love this idea from Design Sponge: vintage tin made in candles! Doesn't look too hard but I do wonder if the effect would be nearly the same if I just used the tins as candle holders...
5. 置物架 /// Storage Rack
這個多層置物架真的是實用又美翻天了,Better Homes and Gardens 有製作教學喔(對不起只有英文版的)/// Love this multi-level storage rack from Better Homes and Gardens.
想在自己家裡玩這些復古創意嗎?來參觀一下一些不同的鐵盒鐵罐,看看有什麼選擇~ /// Here's a selection of vintage tins and cans for you to try out these ideas at home!
1. Kiss & Tell Vintage: 已售出 /// sold, 2. 私人收藏 /// private collection , 3. Kiss & Tell Vintage: $350, 4.Space Jam: 已售出 /// sold, 5. Kiss & Tell Vintage: $350, 6. Relique: $1800, 7. Kiss & Tell Vintage: $450, 8. Kiss & Tell Vintage: $650, 9.The Russian Shop: 已售出 /// sold, 10. 非賣品 /// not for sale , 11. Kiss & Tell Vintage: 已售出 /// sold , 12. Kiss & Tell Vintage: $650
就這樣囉!希望你能替這些老朋友找到新生活~
That's all for now! Hope you can find new purposes for these old friends~
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