Coral Reef Mandala Record Bowls are created from recycled 12" vinyl records. The "platters from the past" are upcycled with fresh acrylic paint and an original Eye Pop Art mandala design which is painted freehand with glossy black acrylic.

My record bowls are hand painted in original psychedelic patterns, heated, and lovingly sculpted into uniquely organic, flower-like forms. I seal up the spindle holes so the bowls are water tight and functional. I use a semi-gloss polyurethane finish to protect the paint and make the bowls food safe. I leave the original record labels intact (and also sealed with polyurethane) on the bottom of each bowl - which record will YOU get?

Eye Pop Art bowls are fantastic for holding fruit, candy, candles, trinkets, or anything your heart desires. They are bright, colorful art objects to set on your coffee table. They are eco-friendly and make a great conversation piece! Surprise your guests when you tell them to flip the bowl over and see the very interesting recycled material that it was made from!

Most of us have fond memories of the days when all we listened to was records - let the music live forever with a Mandala Record Bowl.

(Hand wash gently with a damp cloth, air dry. Please do not put in the dishwasher, oven, or microwave!)

The bowls vary somewhat in size, but they are usually 9-10" (22.9 -25.4 cm) in diameter and about 3" deep (7.62 cm).

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Here's what the press has been saying about Eye Pop Art Mandala Record Bowls:

"Striking...functional and food safe - now our movie-night-in popcorn container of choice...Style in your house, and vinyl outta the landfill. Engaging."
- Ideal Bite

"Every now and then, finding new uses for old stuff can work out. Such is the case with the Mandala Reclaimed Record Bowl."
- Gay List Daily

"Christine Claringbold of Eye Pop Art has got me singing a whole new tune...perfect for setting the record straight when it comes to design that is beautiful, functional, and green."
- Venus Zine

"This hand painted record bowl is just beautiful and would make a great gift!"
- Cuteable

"This vinyl revival is an affordable way to brighten up any iPod-age abode."
- National Geographic's Oregon Shopping Guide

"If you can’t find that rare EP for the turntable lover on your list, turn to Christine Claringbold’s EyePopArt...for a giftee who actually owns a coffee table, the crinkle-edged mandala fruit bowls are a great choice."
- Willamette Week (Portland, OR)

"A gorgeous twist on the record bowl...So pretty!"
- Rare Bird Finds

"The creations of Portland-based artist Christine Claringbold provide a happy flashback."
- The Columbian (Clark County, WA)

"I fell in love with these awesome Mandala Bowls...Could make a nice, colorful, interesting and green gift."
- The Green Diva

"I’m such a fan of Christine Claringbold. She takes old vinyl records and does fantastic, beautiful things with them. Such a savvy colorist, and — good lord! — what a steady hand! I admire anyone who can take cast-off things and make something new with them. But it’s really a feat of ingenuity when you can make something new that’s both lovely and useful."
- Craftypod

"These are amazing and don't even look like records!"
- Best Green Home Tips

"So what else can I add to my kitchen décor to really funk it up? Eye Pop Art has the answer. Slap this Raspberry Record Bowl down on my center island and it’s a sure-fire conversation piece."
- Wickedly Chic

"The beautifully crafted, hand painted bowls offer a unique and decorative touch to anyone's home or office."
- Brainstorm NW Magazine

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See more Mandala Record Bowls here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/EyePopArt?section_id=5512733

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Mandala Record Clocks: http://www.etsy.com/shop/EyePopArt?section_id=5114570

Mandala Suncatchers: http://www.etsy.com/shop/EyePopArt?section_id=5029384

Check out all the good things in my shop: http://eyepopart.etsy.com

Thanks for looking!