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==== '''Day 4 Fabrication of a solid object made of mycelium composite materials''' ====

Materials: Negative mold (PLEXIGLAS), well colonised substrate, kitchen wrap, gloves, rubbing alcohol, spray bottle.

Step 1:

* Construct a negative mold and cover the surfaces with kitchen wrap.

* Wear gloves and clean everything with 70% alcohol, including the working surface, tools, and mold.

* Break down the mycelium in the bag/culture into tiny pieces with your hands; the smaller, the better.

* Fill the mold with the substrate and press the material firmly.

* Wrap the filled mold in kitchen film and puncture it to allow oxygen flow.

* Place the mold in an environment conducive to mushroom growth, ensuring optimal temperature, humidity, and light conditions.

Step 2:

* Inspect the mold every few days. Once the material is securely bonded and there are no signs of contamination, it is ready to be extracted from the negative mold.

* Gently remove the object from the mold and place it into a bag with an oxygen filter, or a loosely closed plastic bag to ensure air circulation.

* Return the object to an environment suitable for mushroom growth and observe its development every few days.

* Rotate the object to a different position if the mycelium growth is uneven or not progressing as expected.

Step 3:

* Once the object is deemed ready, it needs to be thoroughly dried. The drying process typically takes 1 to 3 days, so plan accordingly.

* Preheat your home oven to 60-70°C (140-160°F).

* Place the object inside the oven and let it heat for 1 hour.

* Check if the object is dry by touching it. If it is dry, allow it to rest overnight. If it is still moist, leave it in the oven.

* If the object remains moist, repeat the drying steps as needed.

* If mold appears on the object, thoroughly wipe the surface with alcohol, let it dry, and continue the drying cycles.

For reference to the original experiment, please see [https://www.top-ev.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Fabrication-of-a-solid-object-made-of-mycelium.pdf Fabrication of a solid object made of mycelium composite materials]

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 ==== '''Day 4 Fabrication of a solid object made of mycelium composite materials''' ====
+Materials: Negative mold (PLEXIGLAS), well colonised substrate, kitchen wrap, gloves, rubbing alcohol, spray bottle.
+<u>Step 1:</u>
+* Construct a negative mold and cover the surfaces with kitchen wrap.
+* Wear gloves and clean everything with 70% alcohol, including the working surface, tools, and mold.
+* Break down the mycelium in the bag/culture into tiny pieces with your hands; the smaller, the better.
+* Fill the mold with the substrate and press the material firmly.
+* Wrap the filled mold in kitchen film and puncture it to allow oxygen flow.
+* Place the mold in an environment conducive to mushroom growth, ensuring optimal temperature, humidity, and light conditions.
+<u>Step 2:</u>
+* Inspect the mold every few days. Once the material is securely bonded and there are no signs of contamination, it is ready to be extracted from the negative mold.
+* Gently remove the object from the mold and place it into a bag with an oxygen filter, or a loosely closed plastic bag to ensure air circulation.
+* Return the object to an environment suitable for mushroom growth and observe its development every few days.
+* Rotate the object to a different position if the mycelium growth is uneven or not progressing as expected.
+<u>Step 3:</u>
+* Once the object is deemed ready, it needs to be thoroughly dried. The drying process typically takes 1 to 3 days, so plan accordingly.
+* Preheat your home oven to 60-70°C (140-160°F).
+* Place the object inside the oven and let it heat for 1 hour.
+* Check if the object is dry by touching it. If it is dry, allow it to rest overnight. If it is still moist, leave it in the oven.
+* If the object remains moist, repeat the drying steps as needed.
+* If mold appears on the object, thoroughly wipe the surface with alcohol, let it dry, and continue the drying cycles.
 For reference to the original experiment, please see [https://www.top-ev.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Fabrication-of-a-solid-object-made-of-mycelium.pdf Fabrication of a solid object made of mycelium composite materials]