Homemade Bioplastic: eggshell bowl recipe

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In this video you can learn how to make an agar eggshell bowl.
All ingredients are biodegradable.

Here is the follow-up video:
   • Eating eggs on a plate made of eggshells  

00:00 intro
00:14 preparing the eggshells
01:11 agar eggshell recipe
02:11 molding the bowl
02:58 unmolding the bowl
03:39 drying
04:02 handling
04:08 quantities and dimensions

FAQ:

Q: How can I speed up the drying process?
A: A dehydrator would be ideal, an oven might work as a dehydrator if it has a low temperature setting and good air flow. You can also just leave it to dry in a warm place. Beware that the more you try to speed up the drying process with direct heat, the higher the risk that the bowl will warp.

Q: Is this material biodegradable?
A: Yes, you can see a test of the base material, agar, here:    • Homemade Bioplastic: buried in soil for a ...  

Q: Is this material water resistant?
A: I have yet to test that, but meanwhile you can see a test on the base material, agar, here:    • Homemade Bioplastic : testing agar water r...  

Q: What is the purpose of adding clove oil?
A: It helps to prevent mold.

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You can watch a video on simple homemade agar bioplastic recipe here:
   • Homemade Bioplastic: agar vs. gelatin recipe  

For more videos on homemade agar bioplastic:
   • Homemade Bioplastic: agar  

For more videos on homemade gelatin bioplastic:
   • Homemade Bioplastic: gelatin  

For more videos on starch homemade bioplastic:
   • Homemade Bioplastic: starch