Yue Zhuo
Materials: Bioplastic
Ingredients: gelatin, glycerol, Food colorants, water, Haworthia minima, honeysuckle, Soapy water, Tea bags, Matcha, orange juice, Spinach juice
Processes: Mixing, boiling, cooling, waiting for shaping, etc.
Tools: Cooking pot, shovel, spoon, gelatin, glycerin, food coloring, container, fruit and vegetable juice, fillers (dried flowers, tea, etc.)
Timeline: 2-7 days
Materials: Bioplastic
Ingredients: gelatin, glycerol, Food colorants, water, Haworthia minima, honeysuckle, Soapy water, Tea bags, Matcha, orange juice, Spinach juice
Processes: Mixing, boiling, cooling, waiting for shaping, etc.
Tools: Cooking pot, shovel, spoon, gelatin, glycerin, food coloring, container, fruit and vegetable juice, fillers (dried flowers, tea, etc.)
Timeline: 2-7 days
In the process of exploring bioplastics, I have been amazed by the significant differences in results arising from material selection and ratios. The same raw material can be made as hard as plastic or as soft as paper, depending on the proportions used. Bioplastics tend to melt upon contact with water, and softer biomaterials can completely dissolve after 15 minutes of immersion. Consequently, when conducting screen printing on bioplastics, the "bioplastic paper" underneath exhibits varying degrees of wrinkles. This phenomenon is likely attributed to the deformation and dissolution of bioplastics under humid conditions, leading to unevenness on the printed surface. This underscores the importance of a deeper understanding and control of material properties and their interaction with the environment in the application of bioplastics.
