Finishes for cardboard carpentry: comparative testing
May 15, 2015
A sample cardboard square with a shiny yellow finish of Kapton tape.
A report by David Pudlo ‘15 on the sustainability of various cardboard finishes, part of our work with the Adaptive Design Association, coming soon! Here’s a look at some finishes he tested, including beeswax, linseed oil, kapton tape, and more. —Sara
Cardboard with beeswax and linseed oil
Cardboard with 3 layers of shellac
cardboard wheatpaste and paper.JPG