A vase that literally grows like a mushroom. The new biomaterial, created in the S.Lab laboratory by Ukrainian biologists Yevgeny Tomilyn and Yulia Bialetska, became the inspiration for the creation of this decor collection.
The biocomposite made from mushroom mycelium and technical hemp stems is a plastic substance that can take a given shape.
The bionic shapes of these objects were created from ceramics by famous Ukrainian ceramists Andriy and Olesya Voznycki (Natura Ceramica studio). After that, shell forms are made on a 3D printer, a substrate is placed on them under special temperature conditions. In these forms, the object grows in two weeks. Then the finished object is removed from the mold and stabilized at a certain temperature. After heat treatment, the growth process of the biomaterial stops.
Shades of color, from ivory to all shades of beige and brown, depend on how long the material has been in shell form after the object has grown.
The texture of this biological material is incredibly delicate, it really looks like the tender skin of a mushroom.
Each item is unique, you can only repeat the shape, but you can never repeat the texture and color shades.
This material is not afraid of water – no problem if a few drops of water get on the surface. But you cannot pour water into such objects. If you want to put flowers in a vase, place a glass goblet inside the vase and pour water into it.
The objects blend perfectly in your interior with any surface: wood, stone, plastic, metal, glass, with which this natural material creates an unusual contrast. Limited collection.
Material: The biocomposite made from mushroom mycelium and technical hemp stems
Dimension: H 44 cm L 18 cm
Designers: Andriy et Olesya Voznycki
Availability: if available in stock: 5 days by ordering: 3 weeks