# Ma2E4 Toolkit

Isa helps me out to describe her sensory and interpretive impressions about the bioplastics I crafted. As reference, I used the Ma2E4 Toolkit worksheets.&#x20;

In the video below, Isa is discovering the bioplastics for the first time.

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### Corn Starch & Cayenne Pepper

#### Sensorial level

| Property    | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | Property       |
| ----------- | - | - | - | - | - | -------------- |
| Soft        |   |   |   |   | x | Hard           |
| Smooth      |   |   | x |   |   | Rough          |
| Glossy      |   |   |   |   | x | Matte          |
| Reflective  |   | x |   |   |   | Non-reflective |
| Cold        |   |   |   |   | x | Warm           |
| Non-elastic |   |   |   | x |   | Elastic        |
| Opaque      |   |   |   | x |   | Transparent    |
| Weak        |   | x |   |   |   | Strong         |
| Light       |   |   | x |   |   | Heavy          |

#### Interpretive level

Isa describes this as sticky, wet and unpleasant.

Meanings of the material:

* Calm
* Aloof
* Vulgar
* Frivolous
* Nostalgic
* Feminine
* Strange
* Not sexy
* Natural
* Manufactured

#### Affective level

* Love
* Amusement
* Surprise
* Reluctance
* Enchantment
* Rejection
* Disgust
* Melancholy&#x20;
* Distrust
* Doubt



### Agar agar & sesame seeds

#### Sensorial level

| Property    | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | Property       |
| ----------- | - | - | - | - | - | -------------- |
| Soft        |   |   |   |   | x | Hard           |
| Smooth      |   |   |   | x |   | Rough          |
| Glossy      |   |   |   |   | x | Matte          |
| Reflective  |   |   |   | x |   | Non-reflective |
| Cold        |   |   | x |   |   | Warm           |
| Non-elastic | x |   |   |   |   | Elastic        |
| Opaque      |   | x |   |   |   | Transparent    |
| Weak        |   |   |   | x |   | Strong         |
| Light       |   |   |   | x |   | Heavy          |

#### Interpretive level

Isa describes this as smooth and rough at the same time. It is also heavier than the first one.

Meanings of the material:

* Calm
* Cosy
* Elegant
* Frivolous
* Nostalgic
* Feminine
* Strange
* Toy-like
* Natural
* Hand-crafted

#### Affective level

* Love
* Amusement
* Surprise
* Confidence
* Enchantment
* Respect
* Attraction
* Curiosity&#x20;
* Fascination
* Comfort



### Gelatine & dill

#### Sensorial level

| Property    | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | Property       |
| ----------- | - | - | - | - | - | -------------- |
| Soft        |   |   |   |   | x | Hard           |
| Smooth      |   | x |   |   |   | Rough          |
| Glossy      | x |   |   |   | x | Matte          |
| Reflective  |   | x |   | x |   | Non-reflective |
| Cold        |   | x |   |   |   | Warm           |
| Non-elastic | x |   |   |   |   | Elastic        |
| Opaque      |   |   | x |   |   | Transparent    |
| Weak        |   |   |   | x |   | Strong         |
| Light       |   | x |   |   |   | Heavy          |

#### Interpretive level

Isa describes this as the smoothest of the three bioplastics. She likes the color and feel.

Meanings of the material:

* Calm
* Cosy
* Elegant
* Frivolous
* Nostalgic
* Feminine
* Strange
* Toy-like
* Natural
* Hand-crafted

#### Affective level

* Love
* Amusement
* Surprise
* Confidence
* Enchantment
* Respect
* Attraction
* Curiosity&#x20;
* Fascination
* Comfort
