Assignment 2 : Progress of Real Construction 3 and 6-Balloon Black Bamboo Box

We did some survey around Komtar area today to search lighter bamboo for both our floating dome and 6-balloon black bamboo box. Finally we found a joss paper shop, it sold bamboo and we find out that the bamboo which have divided to smaller part is more light then bamboo sticks. With lighter bamboo, we able to carry our floating dome easily with 3 people and it may success to float on water. Moreover, we really need a very light material to make our 6-balloon black bamboo box too.

Joss paper house maker shop

surrounding of the shop

some display : it's specially made for dead person

the owner was showing 'rice paper' he used to tied the bamboo

rice papers

bamboo that have divided to smaller parts (much lighter!)

he tied one with special-made glue as example to us

special-made glue

how nice was the owner
he was demo on how to shave and shape the bamboo to us :D



we decided to bought a few of it

Finally, we bought the rice paper and the bamboo from the shop. we decided to bought a few bamboo to make our 6-balloon black bamboo box first since the due date was nearer than the bamboo dome. Besides, we are still testing the floating ability of our new ordered bamboo which will arrive very soon during this few day. More to go on this two project! (anticipating xD)