The small containers stay in the warm water for a few minutes.

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The Alchemy of Silk

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Small, but very important

This small container is one of the main tools of the workshop. It will be used in all the processes of the workshop.
Image: Mediamatic Biotoop Dijkspark Anisa Xhomaqi

The moment the guests do it by themselves!

Separating the threads and putting them inside the little container.
Image: Mediamatic Biotoop Dijkspark Anisa Xhomaqi

Preparations for the degumming solution

Rosalie helps Joe with the preparation of the degumming solution.
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Shaking the Degumming Solution!
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Silk Fibers

Next tool is the silk fibers from silk moths enhanced with a gene for a bio-mineralizing protein from the marine sponge, Tethya aurantia.
Image: Mediamatic Biotoop Dijkspark Anisa Xhomaqi

Let the process begin!

Separating the threads and putting them inside the little container.

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