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100% PORCELAIN

During my internship at StudioZAND, I completed a thesis project in 2023, developing a solution for recycling porcelain waste. Through material research and testing, I created a new material that fully recycles StudioZAND's production waste. Initially, I worked with a mix of recycled and new porcelain, but soon discovered that 100% recycled porcelain was achievable. However, the material was too brittle before firing, so I tested agar agar as a natural binder.
 The agar agar held the porcelain powder together before sintering in the oven, 
leaving behind a clean material with unique properties.



The process involved collecting, smashing, and tumbling high-fired porcelain waste to create a powder. This powder was mixed with heated agar agar and cast in molds. After drying and firing, the final product was a seed tray inspired by nature, utilizing the material's porosity to distribute moisture across the surface. The project not only solved StudioZAND’s waste problem but also showcased the potential of recycled porcelain in design.


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