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NameDescriptionPreparation time (hours)Processing time (days)Main ingredientCost (euros)Link to recipeVeganStrengthHardnessTransparencyGlosinessWeightStructureTextureTemperatureShape memoryOdorStickinessWeather resistanceAcoustic propertiesAnti-bacterialNon-allergenicElectrical propertiesHeat resistanceWater resistanceChemical resistanceScratch resistanceSurface frictionPh modifiers
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Agar compositeA light composite of textile and agar foil. The composite feels less flexible and less rubbery than the agar foil. It makes a crackling sound like paper.17Agar0,50 €https://class.textile-academy.org/2020/loes.bogers/files/recipes/agarcomposite/YesMediumResilientOpaqueMatteLightVariableMediumMediumHighNoneLowNeeds further researchNeeds further researchNeeds further researchNeeds further researchNeeds further researchMediumWater resistantNeeds further researchHighMediumNone
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Agar foilA vegan flexible, transparent foil that can resist water and moderate heat (up to 85 degrees C) quite well without transforming. This foil feels rubbery and flexible, and can remain a little sticky (more than e.g. the alginate and gelatine-based foil). It's not as sticky as cling film or cellophane, it's more comparable to a transparent PVC foil for example.17Agar0,50 €https://class.textile-academy.org/2020/loes.bogers/files/recipes/agarfoil/YesMediumFlexibleTransparentGlossyMediumClosedSmoothCoolLowNoneHighNeeds further researchNeeds further researchNeeds further researchNeeds further researchNeeds further researchMediumWater resistantNeeds further researchPoorBrakingNone
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Alginate foilAn alginate based, heat-resistant and waterproof semi-transparent, matte foil. The foil has a feel that can be compared with a window foil (to blind windows but let the light through). It's matte but very translucent. It doesn't crackle or jump back like a lot of other foils.17Alginate1,12 €https://class.textile-academy.org/2020/loes.bogers/files/recipes/alginatefoil/YesMediumFlexibleTranslucentMatteLightClosedMediumMediumMediumNoneLowNeeds further researchNeeds further researchNeeds further researchNeeds further researchNeeds further researchHighWater resistantNeeds further researchHighMediumNone
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Alginate netA cotton/wool and alginate-based composite with open structure, molded onto a half dome shape. The net is light and springy and feels a little like a thin hemp rope. It jumps right back into shape after squeezing it.17Alginate0,57 €https://class.textile-academy.org/2020/loes.bogers/files/recipes/alginatenet/YesMediumFlexibleTranslucentMatteLightOpenVariableMediumHighNoneLowMediumNeeds further researchNeeds further researchNeeds further researchNeeds further researchHighWater resistantNeeds further researchHighMediumNone
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Alginate stringsA strong, springy or flexible string (depending on diameter of extruder), alginate based. The string is strong and flexible and is somewhat comparable to thick nylon or rubber cord. It is more flexible than nylon, but stiffer than rubber.17Alginate0,57 €https://class.textile-academy.org/2020/loes.bogers/files/recipes/alginatestring/ YesHighResilientTranslucentMatteLightClosedMediumMediumMediumNoneLowNeeds further researchNeeds further researchNeeds further researchNeeds further researchNoHighWater resistantNeeds further researchHighSlidingSensitive to alkaline liquids
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Clay from banana peelsA fibrous, clay-like material made from banana peels. Although technically this might be considered a polymeer, the look and feel of this material is clay like and has a rough surface: like a clay with fibres added to it. It smells very strong during cooking, much less after drying. It smells and feels a little similar to rubber, maybe slightly earthier.37Banana peel0,10 €https://class.textile-academy.org/2020/loes.bogers/files/recipes/bananaclay/YesHighResilientOpaqueMatteLightClosedRoughMediumHighStrongLowNeeds further researchAbsorbingNeeds further researchNeeds further researchNeeds further researchHighHighNeeds further researchHighMediumNone
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BiofoamA thin, textured sheet, and half domes of foamy, flexible bioplastic. Gelatine-based. The biofoam feels like the foam-like packaging materials sometimes used for shipping fragile goods or thick foamy kitchen cloth. It feels colder to the touch and is slightly stickier. The upside shows visible bubbles, but the mold-facing side feels very smooth if the mold had a smooth surface. It somewhat keeps the smell of the dishwashing liquid and smells less like wet dog than other gelatin-based bioplastics.

The foam half domes are more rigid when completely dried, but still allow for some squeezing and feel foamy.
15Gelatine0,50 €https://class.textile-academy.org/2020/loes.bogers/files/recipes/biofoam/NoVariableVariableOpaqueSatinLightClosedSmoothCoolMediumModerateMediumPoorNeeds further researchNeeds further researchNeeds further researchNoLowLowNeeds further researchPoorSlidingNone
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Biofoil extra flexibleA transparent, glossy and very flexible sheet of gelatine-based bioplastic. Slightly sticky. This foil is thick and strong and completely transparent, a bit like the PVC table cloths some people may have on their kitchen table to protect the woord from staining (also used for PVC clothing of course). I would describe it more like a protective plastic than a packaging material for example.17Gelatine0,78 €https://class.textile-academy.org/2020/loes.bogers/files/recipes/biofoilextraflexible/NoHighFlexibleTransparentGlossyMediumClosedSmoothCoolMediumModerateMediumPoor / Needs further researchNeeds further researchNeeds further researchNeeds further researchNoLowLowNeeds further researchModerateBrakingNone
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BiolinoleumA tough but light, textured bioplastic. Remains some flexibility when cast as a sheet. Gelatine-based with dried and ground eggshells as filler to avoid shrinkage. This resin is dense and rather heavy, but not rock hard like synthetic epoxy or cold like glass. It keeps certain level of bounciness to it.110Gelatine + Egg shells2,56 €https://class.textile-academy.org/2020/loes.bogers/files/recipes/biolino/ NoHighRigidTransparentMatteHeavyClosedMediumMediumHighModerateLowPoorNeeds further researchNeeds further researchNeeds further researchNeeds further researchLowWater resistantNeeds further researchModerateMediumNone
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BioresinA (naturally) amber-coloured hard bioresin, gelatin-based. This resin is strong, dense and rather heavy, but as much as say, synthetic epoxy or cold like glass. It is also warmer to the touch.110Gelatine2,56 €https://class.textile-academy.org/2020/loes.bogers/files/recipes/bioresin/NoHighRigidTransparentMatteHeavyClosedMediumMediumHighModerateLowLowNeeds further researchNeeds further researchNeeds further researchNeeds further researchLowWater resistantNeeds further researchModerateMediumNone
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Starch based rubberA rubbery bioplastic based on gelatin and potato starch. This slab feels a bit like a rubber. It's strong but flexible and is less stiff then the gelatine-based biosilicone for example. It has a sour smell from the vinegar, which slowly fades but does not disappear completely.17Gelatine + Potato starch2,26 €https://class.textile-academy.org/2020/loes.bogers/files/recipes/biorubber/NoHighResilientTranslucentSatinMediumClosedSmoothCoolHighStrongMediumNeeds further researchNeeds further researchNeeds further researchNeeds further researchNeeds further researchLowNeeds further researchNeeds further researchModerateMediumNone
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BiosiliconeA (naturally) yellow, flexible biosilicone, gelatin-based. This silicon is rather flexible considering it's thickness, but is quite hard when compared to silicone rubber baking trays for example that often contain softeners. Thinner sheets are more flexbile, thicker less. Starch-based rubber recipe results in more flexible slabs.110Gelatine1,68 €https://class.textile-academy.org/2020/loes.bogers/files/recipes/biosilicon/NoHighFlexibleTransparentGlossyMediumClosedSmoothMediumHighModerateMediumPoorNeeds further researchNeeds further researchNeeds further researchNeeds further researchLowWater resistantLowHighBrakingNone
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Tanned fish skinVery strong, translucent tanned fish skin that varies from stiff and a little rigid to flexible/soft and malleable when treated with a softener. The feeling of this tanned and dried fish skin is more like thick paper than leather of cow hide. It has a similar braking surface friction. It is thinner than leather of mammal hide, but equally strong if not stronger.17Fish skin1,10 €https://class.textile-academy.org/2020/loes.bogers/files/recipes/fishskin/NoHighVariableTranslucentMatteLightClosedRough - MediumWarmHighModerateLowNeeds further researchNeeds further researchNeeds further researchNeeds further researchNeeds further researchLowWater resistantNeeds further researchHighMediumNone
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Paper from withered flowersPounded paper (shown in video) made from flower fibres results in a thin but very strong paper. It is more rigid than for example office paper and has more texture. You can see all the details of the fibres used.

Blended paper in comparison, especially the ones made with stems are more brittle and have even more texture and a rough feel. Somewhat like pressed paper waste composites (such as the ones used for fruit and vegetable packaging), but more rough to the touch.
228Flowers0,01 €https://class.textile-academy.org/2020/loes.bogers/files/recipes/flowerpaper/YesMediumResilient / VariableTranslucent / VariableMatteLightClosedRough - Medium - VariableWarmHighModerateLowPoorNeeds further researchNeeds further researchNeeds further researchNeeds further researchNeeds further researchLowNeeds further researchPoorMediumNone
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Kombucha paper / leatherThis is a thin translucent bacterial cellulose material resembling paper, made of a dried 3-5mm kombucha SCOBY cellulose pellicle. The kombucha paper is translucent, sometimes with visible traces of the yeast and bacteria strings. The color varies with the liquid the SCOBY was grown in. It is comparable to parchment paper or tracing paper in terms of sound and translucence, but has less uniform shape, thickness and color. Yeast strains that may be browner etc, give the finished product a type of "grain" like wood or leather might have.15Kombucha scoby0,64 €https://class.textile-academy.org/2020/loes.bogers/files/recipes/kombuchapaper/YesVariableResilientTranslucentMatteLightClosedMediumMediumHighModerateLowNeeds further researchNeeds further researchNeeds further researchNeeds further researchNeeds further researchLowWater resistant after treatmentNeeds further researchModerateMediumNone
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Overripe mango leatherFlexible leather-like sheet made from overripe mangos. The material is thin but emulates the feeling of leather quite well but feels a little dryer to the touch than leathers used in most clothing items and accessories. It is translucent unlike leather however. Its natural color is amber/orange (but can be dyed), and it keeps a lovely mango smell.17Mango0,21 €https://class.textile-academy.org/2020/loes.bogers/files/recipes/mangoleather/YesMediumFlexibleTranslucentMatteMediumClosedVariableMediumMediumModerateMediumNeeds further researchNeeds further researchNeeds further researchNeeds further researchNoLowLowNeeds further researchModerateMediumNone
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Reused PLA scrapsMelted PLA (poly lactic acid based on cornstarch that is often used as 3D print filament) has a beautiful glossy shine (if not pressed), it is strong, waterproof and very heat resistant: it maintains the same properties as before.

These sheets and rosters are strong and light and more dense than most PLA prints (because usually a partial honeycomb in-fill is used to create 3D shapes with a printer, it is usually not solid PLA). It's very glossy, like polycarbonate, acrylic sheets, or shiny PVC clothing.
10PLA0,00 €https://class.textile-academy.org/2020/loes.bogers/files/recipes/recycledPLA/YesHighRigidVariableGlossyMediumVariableSmoothColdHighNoneLowNeeds further researchNeeds further researchNeeds further researchNeeds further researchNoHighWater proofNeeds further researchHighSlidingNone
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