From 5cd3e3d975d9feb9eaf9720d3d8ef40fd68d4c63 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jiawen Gong <jiawengong1112@gmail.com> Date: Tue, 31 Oct 2023 08:51:57 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Update file week06.md --- docs/assignments/week06.md | 18 ++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 18 insertions(+) diff --git a/docs/assignments/week06.md b/docs/assignments/week06.md index ec9816a..0da28f0 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} -- GitLab