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Activity sheet no. 1

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HomeLab
(Matter)
I. Introduction:
II. Activity objective/s:
III. Materials:
IV. Procedures:

1. Measure a cup of nonfat milk into a pan (could make butter from raw whole-milk, then use the whey
for this project) to experiment with and warm it until it is simmering; stir to avoid scorching; allow a
little foaming around the edges. Avoid excess foaming from overheating. Or, warm it in a bowl in a
microwave simmering (start lower and add more time, up to about two minutes, as necessary
depending on your microwave).
2. Pour in 1 tablespoon of vinegar using measuring spoon, stir and wait for the reaction. What is
happening is that the acid in the vinegar (5% ascetic acid) is reacting with substances in the milk.
3. Add dye, for streaking it in the wet casein plastic (stone) or can dye surface later. (optional)
4. Cool it carefully to be comfortable to the touch: Avoid touching or splashing the material or
container while it is hot.
5. Strain slowly to separate the coagulated, curdled-milk/casein out of the liquid (milk-whey), using a
colander (do not press into colander) or such. Strain the liquid twice or more if needed (Use enough
vinegar, or this would be edible cheese and whey, using just a few drops of non-toxic acidic
materials).
6. Dump the soggy casein onto paper or smooth kitchen toweling, or such (not terry cloth).
casein - casein (k'sn', -s-n) n. A white, tasteless, odorless protein precipitated from cow's milk
that is the basis of cheese "and is used to make plastics, adhesives, paints, and foods"
7. Fold towel and blot excess liquid. Squeeze gently.
8. Unfold, unwrap and place the curd on an appropriate paper/wax paper and place it to dry --
perhaps cover it with an open weave cloth to keep out dust and debris.
9. Allow the plastic (casein) to dry for a few days. This plastic is thermoset, not thermal, ie: will not
dissolve due to heating.
V. Results and Discussion:

instructables.com -- Make Homemade Plastic

casein - based on The American Heritage Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright 2002, 2001, 1995
by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Wikipedia.org -- Galalith (called "Erinoid" in the United Kingdom)
http://www.epa.gov/iaq/formaldehyde.html#Health%20Effects