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Biomaterial Recipes for 3D oozing

MATERIALS + RECIPES

Fiona Bell / Leah Beuchley Biomaterial Recipes for 3D Printing

Materiom materials reference database

Collection of recipes and experiments from 2022 MICA class

A.LIVE Bioplastic Cook Book - Great examples and descriptions

STARTER MATERIALS: 

BIOPOLYMERS: (thickening, durability, texture, strength)
Agar, carrageen, cornstarch, potato starch, alginate

PLASTICIZERS: (flexibility)
glycerine, sorbitol

ADDITIVES: (various qualities- stability against shrinkage if too much water)
vinegar, sunflower oil, soap, baking soda, clay powder, fiber, wax, eggshells, coffee grounds, orange peels

3D PRINTER SLICERS FOR BIOMATERIALS

Hand + Machine various slicers for 3D printing with Biomaterials

Test print STL files

Eazao Heater  added to print head suggested for uniform printing qualities

Food dehydrator - to prevent uneven shrinkage and cracking

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