Begum and I started our first set of basic material exploration last week. We began by experimenting with each material's decomposing properties (or whether it naturally seems to want to tear, rip, shred, break, or crumble (etc.) apart. I personally developed an interest in pursuing some sort of particle board after receiving promising decomposition results from the sugar cane waste. From here, Begum and I tested a range of simple adhesives including wheat paste, liquid latex, wood glue, sobo, and plastic resin. Samples were pressed in varying molds during dry time to ensure most compact, board-like result.
bagasse / sugar cane / rice hull / rice straw
liquid latex/crushed sugarcane
liquid latex/chopped ricestraw
2 piece mold for lamination purposes
crushed sugar cane/chopped rice straw + liquid latex
sugar cane lamination process / woodglue
final laminated sample
complete set of labeled samples
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