2. Add your plasticiser, the glycerine will bond with the Agar and Gelatin
3. Add the Agar and Gelatin.
4. Mix gently the ingredients until they form a smooth mix. Agar can take longer to fully dissolve, if the mix is not smooth, add a gentle heat at 60C to make sure the ingredients mix.
5. Simmer for 20 minutes (80C max)
6. Prepare the surface and molds. Due to the large amount of water needed for dissolving agar, the casted plastic will shrink both in thickness and width.
7. For colouring, prepare your colours in a jar or a small container, to which you will add the mixture once it's ready for casting.
8. Once your mixture has thickened, almost like a syrup, pour on your chosen surface. Once start pouring, try to cast slowly, without inglobating air, and by carefully pouring on the liquid itself.
9. Let the mould dry in a ventilated and dry room,with agar it is necessary to keep the piece in the mould for a smooth effect.