Bio Foam with Titanium Dioxide

Contributor: Faith Arnett and Olivia Bates

INGREDIENTS:

  • Gelatine powder – 12g
  • Titanium Dioxide – 12g
  • Glycerine – 15g
  • Water 150 ml
  • Organic Dish Soap – 1 tsp
  • Natural Dye (Effects may vary depending on the properties of the dye) – 10ml

Process:

  • Prepare and weigh ingredients using a scale
  • Bring the water to a boil using a pot
  • Add Glycerine, Gelatine, and Natural Dye (if using). Keep the temperature around 80°C while stirring gently until gelatine dissolves
  • Slowly mix between 60°C- 80°C for 20 minutes, then add in the soap
  • Whisk vigorously to create bubbles and simmer for 2-5 minutes until mixture thickens
  • Try to pop as many bubbles as you can to prevent imperfections in the cast
  • Pour into mold and try to aerate after a day to dry both sides evenly
Front side of BioFoam sample (Aerated face up)
Back side of BioFoam sample (Did not aerate as much)