6. BioFabricating Materials¶
INSPIRATION¶
CSM GRADUATE SCARLETT YANG¶
Scarlett Yang used algae extract and silk cocoon protein to create a glass-like dress that grows over time and can decompose in water within 24 hours.
The biomaterial dress changes shape in response to different humidity and temperature levels, twisting and creasing as these conditions increase.
As the London-based graduate explains, this is variable depending on the geographic location and season that the garment is worn in. During a dry winter, for instance, the garment would stiffen and look more sculptural.
3D PRINTING BIOPLASTICS by MATERIABILITY RESEARCH GROUP
¿What are Bioplastics?
RECIPES¶
Glycerine – to create flexibility - Filler (eggshells, chalk, fibres, oils, etc) – to avoid shrinking - Fibres and Natural Debri – to structure and reinforce - Green Soaps, emulsifiers – to create foams
CRAFT MATERIALS¶
RECIPE
ALGINATE
- 200mL Water
- 4g Alginate
- 8g Glycerine
- WOOL fibers
GELATINE
- 240mL Water
- 45g Gelatine
- 45g Glycerine
- half spoon of soap
AGAR
- 300mL Water
- 10g Agar
- 32g Glycerine
>Add all your ingredients in cold water.
- Start with low heat.
- Increase temperature bit by bit every 2 minutes.
- Within 4-5 mins you should observe a creamy texture thats when you know its ready to cast.
GROWN MATERIALS; MYCELLIUM¶
Tools¶
- Bowl
- Plastic bag
- Gloves, alcohol + spray bottle
- Face mask
- Lab coat
- Pressure cooker
Process¶
- Put on gloves and a lab coat and splash your hands with alcohol!
- Place the bulk of your mycelium growing kit in a clean, sterilized bowl and start breaking it up into small pieces to match the shape of the mold. If you drop a few pieces from the bowl,do not put it back, you will contaminate your mix!
- Add distilled water and flour to make a sticky wet mixture. Can be handled by the arms if it is strong enough and held together.
- Take a clean mold and wrap it with plastic. Clean it with alcohol spray. (I ended up making a small pot).
KOMBUCHA LEATHER¶
Ingredients
- Grown medium (water, tea, beer, wine, etc)
- Sugar (food)
- Vinegar
- Scoby starter (Kombucha) = Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeasts
