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# **DELIVERABLES**
## **GANTT CHART**
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## **BILL OF MATERIALS**
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## **BIOCHROMES**
### **PROBLEM WITH SYNTHETIC DYE**
In green burials, the emphasis is on environmentally friendly and sustainable practices. Undyed natural fibers are prefered since many **conventional fabric dyes contain chemicals and synthetic compounds that can be harmful to the environment**. These chemicals may leach into the soil during decomposition, potentially contaminating the surrounding ecosystem.
But **burial clothing shouldn't be white only** . Natural dyes, derived from plant-based sources, are more eco-friendly compared to synthetic dyes, giving more colour options to burial garments.
### **NATURAL DYE**
#### **MATERIALS**
_Cotton_ | _Linen_ | _Silk_ | _Bamboo_ | _Wool_
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### **PREPARATIONS**
**WEIGHING YOUR MATERIAL**
Weighing fibers before dyeing is a fundamental step to ensure precision and consistency in the dyeing process. Knowing the weight of your fibers gives you an idea of how much mordants and dyes you need to use in the following steps.
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**SCOURING**
Scouring is a crucial preparatory step in the dyeing process of fabrics. It cleans the fibers and enhances their ability to absorb dye uniformly and effectively.
How to:
1. Put dye materials into a large pot of water.
2. Add soda 10% weight of the materials.
3. Simmer for approximately 1hr. Stir occationally. (The resulting water may look yellow brown.)
4. Allow fibers to cool down slowly and then rinse in hot water.
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_Material name_ | _Fabric composition_ | _Breathability_ | _Moisture-wicking abilities_ | _Heat retention abilities_ | _Stretchability_ | _Washing temperatures_
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Cotton | Cellulose Fiber | High | High | Low | Low | < 40°C
Linen | Cellulose Fiber | High | High | Low | Low | < 40°C
Bamboo | Cellulose Fiber | High | High | Low | Low | < 40°C
Silk| Animal Fiber | High| High | High | Medium | < 30°C
South American Wool | Animal Fiber | High| High | High | Medium | < 30°C
**MORDANTING**
Mordanting is a process where a mordant, typically a metallic salt or compound, is applied to fibers before dyeing to help fix the dye molecules onto the fibers more effectively. Different mordants may give you different results in colours. Here I used alum as my mordant.
How to:
1. Boil enough water to cover all of your fibres.
2. Add Alum 15% weight of your material.
3. Mix thoroughly until dissolved.
4. Wet your fibres.
5. Simmer for 1hr, stir occasionally.
6. Remove and wash with cold water
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### **ROSES**
How to:
1. Put rose parts in the pot when the water reached 80 degrees.
2. Simmer for 1 hour.
3. Leave fibers in the dye baths for around 1hr.
4. Rinse in water.
_Tools_
- Tongs
- Measuring Scale
- Stove
- Spoon
- Pots
**Recipes**
_Name_ | _Measurments_ | _Original Colour_ | _Dye Colour_ | _Water_
------------- | ------------- | ------------- | ------------- | -------------
Red Rose Petals| 50g| Red |Yellow| 2 liters
Rose Sepals| 50g| Green | Brown 2 liters
Rose Stems| 50g | Green | Brown| 2 liters
Rose Leaves| 50g | Green | Brown| 2 liters
Pink Rose Petals| 50g | Pink| Yellow| 2 liters
White Rose Petals| 50g | Pink | Yellow| 2 liters
**RED ROSES**
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**ROSE SEPALS**
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**ROSE STEMS**
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**ROSE LEAVES**
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**PINK ROSES**
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**WHITE ROSES**
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### **TULIPS**
How to:
1. Put tulip parts in a mesh bag and then put in the pot when the water reached 80 degrees.
2. Simmer for 1 hour.
3. Leave fibers in the dye baths for around 1hr.
4. Rinse in water.
_Tools_
- Tongs
- Measuring Scale
- Stove
- Spoon
- Pots
**Recipes**
_Name_ | _Measurments_ | _Original Colour_ | _Dye Colour_ | _Water_
------------- | ------------- | ------------- | ------------- | -------------
Purple Tulip Petals| 50g| Purple | Green | 2 liters
Tulip Stalks| 50g| Green | Yellow | 2 liters
Red Tulip Petals| 50g | Red | Yellow | 2 liters
**PURPLE TULIPS**
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**TULIP STALKS**
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**RED TULIPS**
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## **NATURAL PAINT**
### **ROSES**
How to:
1. For 1 liter of pigmented water we add 15 grams and alum. Stir until everything is dissolved.
2. Add a little bit of soda until the pigmented water doesn't created more bubbles.
3. Prepare an empty jar, coffie filter and a sieve to filter out all the water.
4. Once all the water is filtered, the pigment is ready.
_Tools_
- Measuring Cup
- Measuring Scale
- Stirring Spoon
- Sieve
- Coffie Filter
**PINK ROSES**
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**ROSE STALKS**
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## **BIO MATERIALS**
### **FLOWERS TO COMPOST**
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### **GELATIN BASED**
#### **GELATIN WITH WOOL**
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#### **GELATIN WITH POTATO STARCH**
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#### **GELATIN WITH CHICKPEA STARCH**
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### **PAPER**
Some flower shops use non-biodegradable materials, such as floral foam or plastic wraps. The improper disposal of these materials adds to plastic pollution, impacting ecosystems and marine life.
### **MAKING PAPER FROM PLANT FIBERS**
**In this video, Cory Morrison demonstrates how to make paper from grass, which helps me with making paper from flower waste.**
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**MATERIALS NEEDES**:
1. Plant fibers
2. Blender or food processor
3. Fine mesh screen or mold and deckle
4. A container large enough for your mold and deckle
5. Sponge
6. Cloth or felt
7. Heavy books or a press
### **MAKING A MOULD AND DECKLE**
**In this video, Cory Morrison demonstrates how to make a mold and deckle.**
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**DIY MOULD AND DECKLE WITH PHOTO FRAMES**
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**MATERIALS NEEDES**:
1. Photo frames
2. A piece of fine mesh
3. Stapler and staples
### **TULIP LEAF PAPER**
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