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Sawdust Clay

Unit Lab

description

We will use sawdust and flour to make a moldable material that dries very hard. We will use simple moulds to make wood-like bowls. Sawdust is a common waste product of the furniture industry. It would be great if the material could be sourced from a local carpenter or similar. Most tools for this workshop can be found in the kitchen and the process is very similar to dough making.

learning outcomes

Science of gluten, making objects with moulds, making new materials from waste

duration

1 session of 2 hours

subjects

Chemistry, Design and Technology, Engineering, Art

outcome

Wood-like bowls and containers that can be used as plant pots or for storing small objects.

What you’ll need

tools

materials

safety

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Onassis Stegi
S+T+ARTS
European Commission