The students can work in group, identifying tasks and splitting them, as long as they all proof they are able to carry out each task. They can choose to: Produce at least one natural dye, modifying it’s colour and mordanting it in different ways to dye at least 2 different categories of fibers. Explore dyeing with bacteria of different fibers and bacteria.
Testing crystallization with alum and crystal molding in silicone
(the more alum you put in, the faster the crystallization is fast)
After several days, the crystals are stronger.
To continue the test with moulded crystals in silicone, the next test will be carried out on a 1mm sheet of silicone with mini crystals. the sheet is then cut out as a pattern for clothing or accessories.