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31 May 2018 Anisa Xhomaqi 5184 x 3456 Download

Preparations for the degumming solution

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Joe Davis

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The Alchemy of Silk

Rosalie helps Joe with the preparation of the degumming solution.

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Workshop: Mediamatic Biotoop Dijkspark

The Alchemy of Silk

26
Aug 2016
- Workshop with Joe Davis (US)

Imagine huge blankets of genetically modified silks that can absorb reactor meltdown by-products at nuclear accident sites such Chernobyl and Fukushima. Sounds like science-fiction right? In this...

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Next tool is the silk fibers from silk moths enhanced with a gene for a bio-mineralizing protein from the marine sponge, Tethya aurantia.
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Small, but very important

This small container is one of the main tools of the workshop. It will be used in all the processes of the workshop.
Image: Mediamatic Biotoop Dijkspark Anisa Xhomaqi

Adding the Degumming Solution
Image: Mediamatic Biotoop Dijkspark Anisa Xhomaqi

The moment the guests do it by themselves!

Separating the threads and putting them inside the little container.
Image: Mediamatic Biotoop Dijkspark Anisa Xhomaqi

Let the process begin!

Separating the threads and putting them inside the little container.

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