introduction

 - emphasize low-tech diy appeal and accessibility
 - easier than mushroom cultivation

what are mycomaterials?

 - properties
   - cheaply produced on agricultural waste
   - home compostable
   - naturally fire resistant
   - thermal degradation of mycelium films occurred at approximately 300 degrees Celcius
   - buoyant
   - light-weight
   - water resistant
   - mycelium is hydrophobic due to proteins in the outermost layer of the cell wall
   - rapid growth (7-14 days)

working with mycelium (how-to)

 - inoculum
   - species (ganoderma / pleurotus)
   - source
   - substrate
   - type (sawdust / hemp hurd / coir)
   - treatment (sterilization / pasteurization)
   - moisture content
 - design
   - object shape / properties
   - mould / tool
   - colour / texture
   - finishing
     - dry (2hrs at 60 degrees C)
     - wax finish or dye (beesmax, natural dyes)
     - g. lucidum very difficult to cut & shape whendry, even using saws & files
 - environment
   - temperature / humidity / CO2 / light
 - card with technical details (bonus "bread crumbs")

industry

 - who are the major players and what are they focused on?

conclusion

links / resources

 - websites
 - companies
 - papers