diff --git a/docs/assignments/week06.md b/docs/assignments/week06.md index ec9816a424f2814c4291035fe940dbba208c4598..0da28f0bb24bc74c83b51fb1341e7669cd84fb35 100644 --- a/docs/assignments/week06.md +++ b/docs/assignments/week06.md @@ -106,6 +106,24 @@ How To: **AGAR AND GELATIN FOIL** +1. Warm up the water in a pot on your stove. + +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. + { width=500} { width=500}