I make leather out of kelp.

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My work with leatherizing kelp was partially inspired by the work of Julia Lohmann and the Department of Seaweed. It is also inspired by the history of indigenous traditions that used kelp as a resource for objects and every day items

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@thePlum 3 жыл бұрын

Super cool, thanks for sharing!

@KathrynLarsen 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for watching!

@dittoleeo 3 жыл бұрын

Great work!

@KathrynLarsen 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Olivia :)

@chloebourassadestimauville92 2 жыл бұрын

Hi I am using kelp for basket but would really like to try to make it stronger and make leather. Is there a link or page where you share the process more in details? Thanks

@KathrynLarsen 2 жыл бұрын

Hi!! Sorry due to IP reasons I can't share my process but I have shared lots of other resources on my website, also some resources for making bioplastic from seaweed. As for kelp, a lot of indigenous people will sew it wet and then let it dry and harden, and treat it with oils to improve the flexibility.

@appledane 3 жыл бұрын

You could make a plane out of that. Kelp leather on a metal or wood frame. Well, at least a model plane.

@KathrynLarsen 3 жыл бұрын

it's a bird! It's a plane! It's a...dank seaweed creation? Haha in all honesty, I am doing a residency right now where I might build samples like what you're describing :)

@appledane 3 жыл бұрын

@@KathrynLarsen the typical material for model airplane coating is varnished rice paper, and I figure kelp would have much the same properties. Kites would be another possibility. Tried varnishing kelp?

@KathrynLarsen 3 жыл бұрын

@@appledane julia lohmann has, actually! I suggest taking a look at her work, you're definitely right that this would be a good rice paper substitute :)