*Warning: this is a long read. We did a crazy amount of techniques this week. The keyphrase this week:
*Some results of the week. Left: potluck foam with and without egg shell powder as filler, middle & left: piercing alginate plastics, Loes Bogers, 2019*
*Warning: this is a long read. We did a crazy amount of techniques this week. Summing it up:
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My favourites? The egg shell/gelatin potluck foam, my alginate earring and button (and piercing and hand stitchingalginate in general). And the *process*! What a sensual week this was. I did not know what I wanted from these unfamiliar goos and mushes so felt a little lost, but eventually embraced and appreciated the fact I did not need to control the output for this week, just play, explore, and document findings.
*Left: potluck foam with and without egg shell powder as filler, middle & left: piercing alginate plastics, Loes Bogers, 2019*
*Conclusions and more questions/urges*
* Making/growing materials is not like making instant soup. It takes a good amount of time and each period or gesture requires dedication, due consideration, and careful observation (I found out after the fact, unfortunately).
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It smells a bit like honey and vinegar mixed. Things get stinky when you grow big pieces. It grows between 25-30 degrees Celcius best and quickest.
####Kombucha inspiration!
**Kombucha inspiration!**
**Suzanne Lee** - Microbial Leather 3D moulded top and jackets. GORGEOUS! Stamped patterns with bio-inks. So nice.
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* many many more, see slides.
These are not only about the materials but also about finishings!
##Assignment
1. Experiment with grown materials
1. Experiment with crafted materials
1. Stick a go-pro to your forehead and record **everything**
