JEWELRY DESIGNS MADE FROM GLASS WASTE USING MICROMOSAIC TECHNIQUES HIGHLIGHTING THE CULTURE OF TULUNGAGUNG

Abstract

Glass waste produced by 26 big cities in Indonesia reaches 0.7 tons a year. From 2003 to 2008 in Bandung city, Glass waste increased by 41% while the waste that was processed was only 10%. On the other hand, the price of waste glass is much lower than new glass. On this basis, research is carried out to create innovations to increase the value of glass waste. The economic value of this waste can be increased by making it into jewelry products because it can expose the features of the clear and shiny glass. The research began with observations to meet glass waste suppliers in Tulungagung and glass bead craftsmen in Jombang. Interviews were conducted with 2 experts iof glass waste and 3 humanists in Tulungagung, each interview lasting 2 hours. Interviews were also conducted with 3 potential users from Indonesia and Canada which were used as the basis design development. After that, experimented with glass waste materials using micro-mosaic techniques. The end of this research resulted new design concept by incorporating cultural elements of the Tulungagung using micromosaic techniques. This jewelry product concept will target people who express themselves through jewelry and appreciate regional culture as the target market.

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