A thick square tile in warm brown seen at an angle to show its depth, the surface densely pitted and flecked with paler particles.

Wood waste composite is a waste-based material derived from locally sourced wood waste and biopolymers in San Juan, Puerto Rico by Materia Madura. The material is rigid when dry and nontoxic.

Composition

Wood waste, biopolymer

Handling Notes

  • When the composite material is wet, it can be cast into tiles or milled into intricate shapes
  • When the composite dries (current state), use in furniture making or object making

Applications in Craft

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Provenance

Materia Madura, San Juan, Puerto Rico. Acquired 2024.

In Use

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