we are making some science

Me and Eddie decided to do some primary research which involve doing some experiments which we could photograph.

We wanted to grow some interesting bacteria in petri dishes to see if we can get some nice imagery from is for posters or for the publication we are going to create.

There was 2 attempts at creating a jelitin solution to grow our bug on. The solution is basically food for bacteria so we used in one batch Gelatine, sugar, chicken stock and water. We found that the chicken stock cubes changed the colour of the water so it wasn't clear. Not a
happy with this result we only filled a few dishes with this solution and made a 2nd batch without the stock cubes. This turned out much better.

Leaving the solution to solidify in the fridge we took swobs of this which contain bacteria such as:
food, clothing, household appliances, bins, furniture and human samples taken from mouths and feet to see if we can grow a variety of colours and patterns forming.




Another experiment we have done is to create home grown crystals using a simple comcopsion of salt and vinegar and leave the solution to evaporate.