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Seonmin Kang - Contemporary Seashell Tadelakt
Using the oyster shells in combination with traditional Moroccan plastering techniques called Tadelakt, a new material and finish can emerge, creating a brand new approach and an innovative new way of creating something out of waste materials. After natural oxidation and processing, the shells can be transformed into a powder which in turn can be used to form anything from a small piece of furniture to the plaster used for your brand new (and now) sustainable home.
The Process - Do it Yourself
Equipment used
- Electronic furnace
- Air Compressor (optional)
- 3D Printer (optional)
Process
The process begins by incinerating the seashells and transferring them into airtight jars, allowing them to turn into a fine powder which takes roughly 15-20 days.
Mixing the shell powder with water will give out a clay-like texture, which can be loaded into a 3D Printer (like this case) or be used in various different ways without any technologically advanced systems.
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