2. Week 02

This week I worked on making molds and biomaterials,I tried to make material with Gelatine 01.1 Gelatine recipe

Materials: Water 240 ml Gelatine 48 g Glycerol
Rigid 0 g Normal 24 g Elastic 48 g Tools: Waterproof textile Wood embroidery hoop

Thoughts about sustainable practices in education.

In our school we have boxes for papper, to collect and send for recycling, also for art classes we use one side printed papprs for fast sketching, and making papjemashe technic with used pappers, for some models we use cardboards from packaging, For farther practices we can have boxes for other materials, to make from them art projects togather with learners and teachers and have an exhibition and talk, also we can make biomaterial making sessions combining art and sciensce disciplines.

Making Molds for materials

Thinking about biomaterial, I want to have some materials and use it for making a decorative lamp, I connected the idea of biomaterials with the art movement of biomorphism, I think in farther practices we can connect science lessons, explore leafs under the microscope, and then use explorations for inspiration, and make patterns for molds, also we can collect materials for making biomaterials or art objects using that kind of materials. i lasercutted material fabric with biomorphic pattern to have a 3d sketch of material. I made one rectangular form for mold,

then made another mold inspired from leaf under the microscope.

Gallery

Have you considered sustainable practices in your teaching before? How? What aspects could be improved in your teaching environment regarding sustainability?

If sketch, use both sides of paper.

• In the school, we have boxes for recycling paper. • For modeling, we are using cardboard (reused from boxes, etc) • We are not using recycled paper • Partner with shops, factories, etc. to reuse the material they dont need

How can digital fabrication support sustainable practices? When using digital fabrication, what actions can you take to support sustainability?

Some processes are similar to those in art and technology classrooms because some materials (like cardboard and wood) are the same.

Using digital technology enables us to optimize material use.

Encourage the use of biomaterials and recycled biomaterials (e.g., coffee grounds, orange peels).

Is your school ready for a change in mindset towards digital fabrication and maker practices? Why? How can you gain support from other stakeholders?

Change in mindset: Yes, because any interesting project that favors student growth is welcome. For example, a project combining education, art, and the environment.

Organize training with Syuzanna, who is also involved in FLA.

Ask colleagues and students to collect materials that can be used in art or science classes.

By demonstrating the value of sustainability, we could plan to collect materials like bottle caps and other items to create art, perhaps even organizing an exhibition.