BioPlastic and Eggshell Floor Lamp (name in progress)
Design: Karsten Goodwin BFA 2018 Industrial Design
Material: Egg Shell infused BioPlastic, Maple Wood Understructure, Brass Support Bar, LED Florence Light Fixture, Eggshell powder
Technique: Slump molding
Size: 64in by 12in by 12in
The floor lamp is designed to consider the gelatinous properties of the eggshell infused bio plastic which is extremely viscous and sticky in behavior. The form is a reflection of the natural behavior of the material when in its liquid state allowing it to stretch to make a elongated curves that flow upwards. Thus a collapsible mold is constructed to be hung upside down to allow for natural forming of shade for the lamp. Lamp shade is placed on wood understructure which houses the Florence LED lighting fixture. The form allows for a steady structure that is unintrusive to the living enviroment it occupies. The bio plastic allows for a diffusion of light and the white eggshell particles cause a subtle reflection of light. Goal of this project was to use materials that will do little or no harm to the environment after the floor lamp is disposed of.
Multiple tests with the starched based bioplastic mixed with eggshells resulted in different variations of eggshell material. All variations have different characteristics making their structural properties unique.
The Viscous slime like consistency of the material inspired many methods of creating structure. Depending on the amount and the surface area of airflow it takes 48 hours for material to dry at about 0.2 inches thick.
Final: Bio Plastic Eggshell Floor Lamp
