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BioFoam

Servings 200 mL
Cook Time 15 minutes
Drying Time 1 hour

Ingredients
  

  • 100 mL water (distilled preferred)
  • 50 mL gelatin
  • 30 mL glycerine (pure)
  • 10 g beeswax
  • 1/2 tsp dish soap

Equipment

  • nonstick pot
  • whisk or blender

Instructions
 

  • Combine the water, gelatin, and glycerin in a nonstick pot.
  • Heat over low until mixture just begins to simmer.
  • Heat the beeswax in a microwave for 30 seconds or until liquid. Add beeswax to the mixture and stir until homogenous.
  • Add in the dish soap and turn off the heat.
  • Allow the mixture to cool to the point where it is no longer steaming and begin to whisk.
  • Pour into mold.
SHRINKAGE RATE
The shrinkage rate for this recipe seems to be roughly 10%. The largest test made so far was 8.75" in diameter when freshly poured and ended at 8" when fully dried.