# Biomaterial Recipes for 3D oozing

**MATERIALS + RECIPES**

[Fiona Bell / Leah Beuchley Biomaterial Recipes for 3D Printing](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d8c4a63c0ab5665725154db/t/67fd48b7e0471a2f61344372/1744652492566/Biomaterial+Cookbook.pdf)

[Materiom materials reference database](https://commons.materiom.org/materials-database)

[Collection of recipes and experiments from 2022 MICA class](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1i8VD-H2lMeo2ehndw2CnvONBnosmPIBk6uh6E8G8Dvg/edit?usp=sharing)

[A.LIVE Bioplastic Cook Book - Great examples and descriptions](https://www.archiprix.nl/national/domain/nl/userfiles/file/2023reports/BookIreneWingSumWu_Book1_Alivecookbook_spread.pdf)

**STARTER MATERIALS:**

<div id="bkmrk-biopolymers%3A-%28thicke">BIOPOLYMERS: (thickening, durability, texture, strength)</div><div id="bkmrk-agar%2C%C2%A0carrageen%2C%C2%A0cor">Agar, carrageen, cornstarch, potato starch, alginate</div><div id="bkmrk-">  
</div><div id="bkmrk-plasticizers%3A-%28flexi">PLASTICIZERS: (flexibility)</div><div id="bkmrk-glycerine%2C%C2%A0sorbitol">glycerine, sorbitol</div><div id="bkmrk--1">  
</div><div id="bkmrk-additives%3A-%28various-">ADDITIVES: (various qualities- stability against shrinkage if too much water)</div><div id="bkmrk-vinegar%2C%C2%A0sunflower-o">vinegar, sunflower oil, soap, baking soda, clay powder, fiber, wax, eggshells, coffee grounds, orange peels</div><div id="bkmrk--2"></div><div id="bkmrk--3"></div><div id="bkmrk--4"></div>**3D PRINTER SLICERS FOR BIOMATERIALS**

[Hand + Machine various slicers for 3D printing with Biomaterials](https://handandmachine.org/)

[Test print STL files](https://handandmachine.org/index.php/biomaterial-test-prints/)

**Some recommended tools to get set up for 3D oozing with biomaterials:**

[Eazao Heater ](https://handandmachine.org/index.php/eazao-heater/) added to print head suggested for uniform printing qualities

Food dehydrator - to prevent uneven shrinkage and cracking

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