Bio-composite #2

Experiment

Research

The material is composed of sea shells and gelatine

Material

Composite
Experimental materials

Craft


General Technique

Combining
Structural modifying

Specific Technique

Developing material recipe
Moulding into sample-shape

Properties & Qualities

Application

Furniture Product Sample making Sculpture

Qualities

Opaque Rigid Textured / tactile

Colour

Grey

Sample Information

Date of Creation

December 15, 2018

Dimensions

7cm x 7cm x 2cm

Process & Production

The material is made by grinding the sea shells finely, then heating the gelatine and mixing it with the crushed sea shells. In the liquid form the biomaterial can be casted in the desired shape.

Credits

Craft Maker

Monica Hartvigsen

Library Contributor

Design School Kolding

Photographer

Monica Hartvigsen