- The kombucha paper takes on the shape it dries in, try drying the paper on top of a mold to let it dry and contract into a 3D shape. Use vaseline as a release agent.
- Dye the pellicle before oiling and drying, by dipping it into a concentrated natural dye. It takes on dye quite well.
- Other treatments have been suggested to make the leatherlike pellicles more water resistant. Without a sealant, the kombucha could become sticky if worn in the rain. Full water resistance can be achieved if using acrylic or oil based sealers, but then the material is no longer safely biodegradable. One such variation consists of one part turpentine, one part boiled linseed oil and one part bees wax (see also th34d5 in the references).
- Other alternatives can be found in treatments for wooden chopping boards (food safe!). [Uulki wood oil & wax](https://www.uulki.com/en/shop/uulki-natural-wood-wax-cutting-boards/) is one that creates nice smooth results when applied to the wet pellicle. It's a Belgian product and is 100% vegan (if you don't want to use bees wax), and contains no mineral oils or solvents.
- Other alternatives can be found in treatments for wooden chopping boards (food safe!). [Uulki wood oil & wax](https://www.uulki.com/en/shop/uulki-natural-wood-wax-cutting-boards/) is one that creates nice smooth results when applied to the wet pellicle. It's a Belgian product and is 100% vegan (if you don't want to use bees wax), and contains no mineral oils or solvents. Apply this treatment **after** drying.
