Create your own 3D material from mussel shells!

In the link below, you can find a recipe to create your own 3D printable material. You can use the material to print any shape you like.

You will need

Tools

  • A scale
  • A grinder
  • A 75 micron meter sieve
  • A sieving machine
  • A stirring spoon
  • A container or bowl
  • A weight
  • A 3D Printer
  • A syringe
  • A water dropper or pipette

Ingredients

  • 0,3 grams of sodium
  • 3,6 grams of water
  • 6.1 grams of mussel shell powder

Get started here.

Afbeelding credits

Icon afbeelding: 3D printing shapes - Created by Joost Vette, Picture by Mariet Sauerwein