Morphing mycelium with both traditional techniques and digital prototyping tools

Materialization Modes

Molding

Use traditional mold-making techniques to grow a cast out of mycelium material.
Sculpting

Mycelium material can be hand-sculpted with the additional of sculpting materials.
3D Bio-Printing

We are building a mycelium 3D paste printer for rapid biomaterial prototyping.

Prototyping Methods and Techniques

Machine and Hand Driling

Myco-Blocks and Myco-Sheets can be easily drilled using a drill press or hand drill.
Machine Cutting

Myco-Blocks and Myco-Sheets can be cut with band saws.
Laser Cutting

Myco-Sheets can be laser cut and engraved.
Dremel and Hand Tools

Dremel tools and small hand tools can use used to add detailed form and texture to Myco-Blocks and Myco-Sheets.
Painting

Myco-Blocks and Myco-Sheets can be painted and do not degrade when spray painted, unlike many foams.