Handmade by T.B.D. Studio, no two Vintage Flower – Hot Mess Lighter Cases are alike. Each piece is built on a removable metal frame and layered with pigmented hot glue and playful vintage elements. The result is a one-of-a-kind piece that reflects T.B.D. Studio’s creative process: utilizing old-school crafting supplies, collected in the 90’s, to create unexpected home goods. Designed to hold a standard lighter (included), this piece invites both use and display.

Materials

• Pigmented hot glue
• Metal lighter case frame
• Vintage plastic flower adornments
• Includes standard Bic lighter

Dimensions

• Fits standard Bic lighter

Care Instructions

• Keep away from heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent melting or fading
• Clean gently with a microfiber cloth and water
• Surface may become more matte over time due to handling

About the artist: Tanner Bowman (he/him) is a designer and artist based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Working through T.B.D. Studio, his practice moves between sculpture, craft, and product design, transforming humble craft materials into bold, playful objects. Bowman frequently returns to the materials and techniques of childhood making—pigmented hot glue, pony beads, pipe cleaners, and other familiar craft supplies—reimagining them through a queer lens of curiosity, nostalgia, and experimentation. Learn more here.