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How to make a SEAWEED or Algae  LEATHER

SEAWEED LEATHER Seaweed plays a vital role in as it captures carbon, and it can also absorb nitrogen and phosphorous from eutrophied waters. can also provide sheltered habitats for marine wildlife. It can also benefit the environment by being a source of bio-materials such as leather. Seaweed leather is a great material to use for making alternatives to animal-based leather. Not only is it eco-friendly, but it also proved efficacy as a biodegradable polymer. Once it degrades, it becomes a part of the ecosystem once again and cause no pollution

RECIPE 
Ingredients :

-starch or a glue (optional)

glycerin or honey (optional)

Agar-agar Base:

-(240ml) water

-(5g) a Agargar

-(5g) dulse flakes

Carrageenan-Kappa Base :

-(240ml) water

-(10g) Carrageenan-Kappa

-(3g) dulse flakes 

-(3ml)glycerol

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1.Mixing

After mixing all ingridient you can put some glue or starch if you want ,and then  put some water to bring it all together

2.Adding a plasticizer

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Adding a plasticizer will make the material more flexible, such as glycerin or honey

3.Boiling

Bring the mixture to a boil on the stove. It will take anywhere from four hours to two days to dry.

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