/r/MyceliumMaterials

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A place to share progress & ask questions regarding materials made from mycelium

A place to share progress & ask questions regarding materials made from mycelium

/r/MyceliumMaterials

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Is this good or bad??

I started these jars on Saturday and they don’t look like they did last time that picture is after shaking up before shaking up it’s all directly on the bottom of the jar

This is only my second time doing this so I honestly barely have a clue what I’m looking for

Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated 🙏🙏

6 Comments
2024/11/27
19:15 UTC

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Youngs modulus?

Hey I was wondering if anyone had any data on the youngs modulus of mycelium bricks, does it differ between strains and substrate? Any data you have would be welcome thanks 👍

0 Comments
2024/11/24
22:05 UTC

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Should I re sterilize?

I sterilized some hay and sawdust about 5 days ago and had a couple of bags left over 2-3lb each. I’ve left them out in the grow room not sealed. They’re not showing signs of mold rn but I want to make more substrate and not waste.

Can I put those bags back in the pressure cooker? Maybe transfer to new bags and re sterilize or is there no telling. I have some oysters going off very well in the grow room right now.

0 Comments
2024/11/19
23:23 UTC

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Drying process

Hi, any idea what to use for drying a 2x1m, 7cm tall piece? Aside from industrial walk-in ovens and so on..

0 Comments
2024/11/16
22:46 UTC

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Looking for spore syringe buy

Hi, let me know if one can hook me up with guy who has spore syringe for b1 varient. DM me or reply

1 Comment
2024/11/16
15:07 UTC

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Flame retardant question

I’m trying to make a mycelium block that is fire retardant what substrate and strain can I use to be the most effective?

2 Comments
2024/10/30
19:08 UTC

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Mycelium orbs

9 Comments
2024/09/26
13:41 UTC

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Weird growth on top of substrate

Hi I have colonized a soil, sawdust and wood chips substrate with morel mycelium which grows OK. But all of a sudden this fast-growing white mycelium is growing over it. What is it? It seems to love the moisture on the sides of the tub????

1 Comment
2024/09/12
16:02 UTC

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Weird growth on top of substrate

0 Comments
2024/09/12
15:57 UTC

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[general] dead mycelium

Hello everyone! I have a question which is related to my project about the use of mycelium as geotextile.

I just want to know whether these innovative mycelium fabrics will somehow activate or grow again when buried in soil? Because I have read some articles telling that the mycelium in these fabrics are already "dead" and I don't know what can happen with "dead" mycelium.

Thank you everyone and have a great day!

5 Comments
2024/09/11
13:30 UTC

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Mycelium as soil improvement

Hi guys, just want to share my attempt on using mycelium for sand improvement. It makes the sand stiffer and hydrophobic. Has anyone did the same? Maybe if you guys has tips to grow it on sand faster? Thanks before

0 Comments
2024/09/09
09:12 UTC

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Myco-composite start-up question

Hi guys! I'm new here, but I really need some advice from people around here.

I'm part of a University of Queensland backed start-up trying to repurpose spent coffee grounds into a myco-composite that can be used to replace plastic packaging.

I would really appreciate any feedback on the tech, anyone with experience in the field or any of your opinions!

https://preview.redd.it/fn33cbwg0bad1.png?width=1920&format=png&auto=webp&s=3a157abb2b01aa1c72b271306f29e460054c4687

3 Comments
2024/07/02
04:24 UTC

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Need to grow a specific white mold for a film prop

I need to grow long white spindly mold on a cherry for a movie prop. I can see the mold in my mind’s eye, but don’t know what it’s called or how to get a sample to infect my cherry with.

It looks like long white, almost transparent hairs. What is it called?

3 Comments
2024/06/18
20:44 UTC

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Homogenous Mycelium Material

How to make mycelium composite homogenous? What is the secret to grow mycelium evenly throughout the substrate, (inside out) so that the dried product can be postprocessed, for example cnc milled?I tried to shake and mix the substrate when sclerotium showed up, but no luck still.i am using ganoderma multipileum

3 Comments
2024/06/12
20:37 UTC

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Help with my mycelium

It’s been fully colonized for almost 3 weeks but no pins , what I’m doing wrong. Is it ban mycelium ? Please help! I’m new in this

1 Comment
2024/05/09
00:53 UTC

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Pretty Agar Cups

1 Comment
2024/04/30
16:22 UTC

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[general] agar problems

[general] I started to try agar and honestly thought it would suck but I love it. All of it but have big problem. I'm not sure if I'm heating water up to fast but I can't get it clear all the time. Any suggestions? I use LME and agar powder. Use 7g LME and 10 agar for 500 water.

4 Comments
2024/04/16
21:41 UTC

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Mycelium looking weird

Hi everyone, first time growing and I need some help

2 Comments
2024/04/11
13:37 UTC

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External growth

Hi All, I'm experimenting growing mycelium on my own substrats for several months. I struggle to have a nice external growth.

I'm looking for a thick white mycelium coating around my pieces and as you can see on the picture the substrat is still visible.

Do you have any advice for me ? I grow my mycelium in a cave with 22/25deg celsius and approx 80/90% of moisture.

Thanks :)

2 Comments
2024/04/08
07:52 UTC

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Myco composite mold requirements?

Does anyone know if the mold for growing myco composite needs to be transparent? What are other known best practices regarding the material used to grow the form in?

Ive been experimenting with different mold materials, and I want to experiment with crafting a glazed ceramic mold next. However, I figure the mycelium might not appreciate total darkness. Thoughts?

My goal is to craft a reusable mold in a complex geometry from a non plastic material.

3 Comments
2024/04/05
22:53 UTC

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What if?

Hi, I'm thinking about getting into cross breeding fungi because it seems fun! Does anyone know what would happen if I did the following?

  • acquire dried morel and shittake mushrooms.
  • add them to a blender and pulse, adding in water to slowly rehydrate until we have a soil-like texture.
  • add it to an opaque bin with brown rice flour and close, leave in a dark area and mist daily.

I plan on doing this and updating with my findings so far! I just need to figure out my housing situation and this was in my brain.

Edit 1: I've never cultivated mushrooms before, and am honestly curious. I picked the two because they both have a meat-like texture when cooked right.

1 Comment
2024/04/05
03:15 UTC

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Mycelium based composites

Hello there,

I am a Masters student currently investigating the viability of mycelium based composites a construction solution for a circular building company in the Netherlands as a case project. I am looking to connect with an expert who can give me insights on using mycelium based composites as a construction solution.

Please let me know if anyone can connect with me, I am dire need of help!

Thank you in advance for your help.

4 Comments
2024/03/19
16:03 UTC

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Mycelium from spores

Hey there! Trying to cultivate mushrooms for the first time. I'm wondering what's the best way to get mycelium from the spores and how long it will take me to cultivate?

Thanks for any advice!

1 Comment
2024/03/19
07:33 UTC

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