Soft Fab

by Yu Nong Khew with Students

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Materials

Types of:
Spawns: White Oyster Mushroom, Gray oyster,

Substrates: Coffee ground/ coffee filter(shredded) / tea bag (unshred), Sawdust,

Molds: Acrylic Hexagon board for the base(shape) / found plastic bags/ found plastic bubble bags, Clear acrylic, clear acrylic

Method

Soft FAB class was developed by Yu Nong Khew, to encourage students to deepen their understanding of soft materials and how softness is explored in interiors. Students learned to explore the notion of softness in interiors with particular focus on how soft materials hug and touch the human body, as well as acoustics, light transmittance and temperature. The goal of the course was to introduce students to compostable soft materials used in interiors, as well as develop digital and physical skills associated with the making of soft interiors.

Date

2018-2019

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Process: Utilizing plastic folds and the air to sculpture growing mycelium. As shaping a living material, the mold making process can be totally redeveloped. Creating more empty space in the mold, and with intentional designed pattern, can potentiall

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Process Fill the mold with substrate and spawn. When the mold is filled with mycelium, remove the mycelium block from the mold. Dry then baked for 45 minutes at 220 degrees Farenheit. By Lauren Bailey

Process Fill the mold with substrate and spawn. When the mold is filled with mycelium, remove the mycelium block from the mold. Dry then baked for 45 minutes at 220 degrees Farenheit. By Lauren Bailey