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This Man Remakes Vintage Relics into Modern Marvels
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Meet maker Jason Aleksa
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How did you get started making these home accents?
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Why do you choose to upcycle old items?
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Where do you find the vintage components you use for your projects?
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I’m especially curious about the gumball machine lamp. Tell me a little about that one.
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Have there been any designs you’ve made that just didn’t work?
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What’s next for you?
See how one man transforms an eclectic assortment of unused housewares into brilliant lighting displays for today’s one-of-a-kind home. —Caitlin Castelaz