Reusing Inferior Pomelo For Cultural Custom
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Due to the special connection between the Taiwanese Moon Festival and pomelo, the pomelo industry remains lucrative. However, many low-quality pomelos and peels are discarded during the season. Drawing from my family's pomelo farming background, I aim to repurpose these waste products to preserve the festival's unique spirit.
Situation Of Pomelo Industry And Celebration Of Moon Festival
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01 - Traditional Moon Festival
The Moon Festival in Taiwan is a traditional event where families gather to admire the moon, often accompanied by mooncakes and pomelo.
02 - Generating Numerous Valueless Pomelo
Pomelo is now a favored gift during the Moon Festival, but many low-quality ones are discarded yearly.
03 - Vanishing Custom Of Admiring Moon
Nowadays, Indoor celebrations for the Moon Festival are replacing traditional moon admiring customs.
Experiment Direction And Process
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Transforming The Spirit In Present: Experiment Fruit Leather For Gathering
To bring the traditional spirit indoors, I selected three key biopolymer combinations based on research from various fruit leather and bioplastic recipes, expanding the experiment.
Experiment Result Comparasion
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Failed Endeavour : 01 + 02
The previous two combinations failed due to weak folding resistance and instability during drying.
Potential Results : 03
After extensive experiments, this recipe has demonstrated the ability to alter its properties through ingredient variation, making it adaptable for diverse purposes.
Pomelo Leather Prototypes And Exploration
Invite The Moon To Join Us : Glassware Accessories
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I discovered the mesmerizing interplay of translucent leather with colored liquids in glassware. To enhance this moonlight effect, I created glassware accessories using folded leather and paper clips for better grip while gathering.
Indoor Moonlight
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The pomelo leather's uneven texture, akin to the moon's surface, offers a unique aesthetic. Combining its translucency with warm light, I crafted a structure to adjust light warmth and shade for personalized indoor moonlight experiences.
Indiviual Work : 2023.06 - 11 Size : Based on The Usage Material : Pomelo Leather, Aluminum, Stainless steel
