Materials & Machines

We tested material for two days and tried to use skin as a model. While trying out, we tried to combine flexible and elastic materials.

We have tested these materials, for example: Gibs, wax, gelatine, plastic foil, pancakes, soap, glue.

We did not find the right material here yet. Since it must be flexible enough to move but also stable enough to form folds.

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Wax

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Gelatine, glue and soap

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Pancakes - We tried to give the pancake a pleated structure.

They are elastic but they tear apart with time, so they will not be optimal for our project.

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Plaster, gelatine and plastic foil - The material can be easily heated by rubbing and then it becomes liquid again. It also feels similar to the skin of an old woman.

We have attached a cord on the back and can now make wrinkles stronger.