I was really interested in creating more of a volume with the thermocromic ink, so I tried mixing it with bioplastic

4 Tbsp. water
1 tsp. gylcerin
1 tsp. white vinegar
1 Tbsp. corn starch

Combine ingredients in a sauce pan and cook over medium high heat until the mixture becomes clear and begins to bubble. Mixture will be more solid them liquid. Spread onto a silicone sheet or tinfoil in a thin even layer. Let cool for a few hours.

I think I let the bioplastic cool too long before pouring it onto the plastic and ink powder, so it didn’t spread as evenly. It still reacts to the heat, but I’m hoping for something more dramatic and spacial. I’m hoping to do something related to shading devices and maybe making it deployable for the final project which relates to my thesis of textiles in/as/in architecture.

Jessica