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Slimy Futures

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Slimy Futures is a material-research based project that investigates the potential of Kombucha material through various sustainable design processes. I have developed a collection of biodegradable Kombucha materials, inspired by my research on ocean and insect anatomy. Through a fermentation process of sugar, acetic acid and a symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast, the microorganisms spin cellulose together, creating a sustainable material on the surface of the liquid. Through harvesting the sustainable by product, I have experimented with a range of natural dyeing and printing techniques, developing a collection of Kombucha materials that vary from paper to leather-like properties. Slimy futures is a sustainable and biodegradable collection that aims to use local, abundant natural resources to produce a variety of different material qualities.

Biodegradable Agar Plastic | Madder Root Dye & Turmeric

Biodegradable Agar Plastic | Madder Root Dye & Turmeric

Biodegradable Agar Plastic | Spirulina & Seaweed

Biodegradable Agar Plastic | Spirulina & Seaweed

Woven Biodegradable Agar Plastic

Woven Biodegradable Agar Plastic

Fermentation Process: Symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast + sugar + acetic acid

Fermentation Process: Symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast + sugar + acetic acid

Biodegradable Kombucha Leather | Madder Root Dye & Indigo Dye

Biodegradable Kombucha Leather | Madder Root Dye & Indigo Dye

Biodegradable Kombucha Leather | Madder Root Dye & Indigo Dye

Biodegradable Kombucha Leather | Madder Root Dye & Indigo Dye

Drying Process | Indigo Dye

Drying Process | Indigo Dye

Biodegradable Kombucha Leather | Indigo Dye

Biodegradable Kombucha Leather | Indigo Dye

Biodegradable Kombucha Leather | Indigo Dye

Biodegradable Kombucha Leather | Indigo Dye

Biodegradable Kombucha Leather | Indigo Dye

Biodegradable Kombucha Leather | Indigo Dye

Biodegradable Kombucha Leather | Weld Dye & Iron Oxidation Print

Biodegradable Kombucha Leather | Weld Dye & Iron Oxidation Print

Biodegradable Kombucha Leather | Weld Dye & Iron Oxidation Print

Biodegradable Kombucha Leather | Weld Dye & Iron Oxidation Print

Biodegradable Kombucha Leather | Weld Dye & Iron Oxidation Print

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