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Research: Salt as a Material

2018 - By combining a thickener, in this case potato starch, with salt the texture changes. It makes a self-supporting material after being cured in the microwave. To make the shapes, silicone molds were used.

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The process of curing the substance in the microwave and dissolving it in water can be repeated several times. The material acts as a themoplast and is very strong when used as a solid form.

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In this ongoing research I am looking for ways to make materials that can be used to make products, but when they become unwanted, leave no trace behind.

© Mireille Steinhage 2024

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