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Two pieces of welded steel chain, one with large links, one with small links, 1996-1997

Two pieces of welded steel chain

1996-1997

Four wine glasses

Four wine glasses

Unknown

The plastic samples on display show the stages of manufacture of a carpet, from granules to finished product

The plastic samples on display show the stages of manufacture of a carpet

1996

Marble pestle and mortar for use in the kitchen, 1996.

Pestle and mortar

ABS (Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) pellets formed by granulating automotive parts, 1997.

ABS pellets formed by granulating automotive parts, 1997

1997

Series of paper foldings showing how a hornbeam leaf unfolds, 1998.

Series of paper foldings showing how a hornbeam leaf unfolds

1998

Miura-ori folding made from card. The miura-ori folding is based on the way paper folds naturally, 1998.

Miura-ori folding made from card. The miura-ori folding is based on the way paper folds naturally

1998

Japanese beverage can with PCCP Shell shape (Pseudo-Cylindrical Concave Polyhedral Shell), 1998.

Japanese beverage can with PCCP Shell shape (Pseudo-Cylindrical Concave Polyhedral Shell)

1998

Vest top made from Stomatex, a waterproof material that copies the way leaves lose water through pores.

Vest top made from Stomatex

1998

Two piece wet suit made from Stomatex, a waterproof material that copies the way leaves lose water through their pores.

Two piece wet suit made from Stomatex

1998

Sample of polyurethane foam for life-saving stretcher, 1996.

Sample of polyurethane foam for life-saving stretcher

1996

A selection of crystals made of various superconducting oxides, by the Department of Physics at Oxford University, 1997

Crystals made from Superconducting Oxides

1997

Aluminium billet.

Aluminium billet.

1996

Two Satin Band linen damask napkins, 1996, made by Ulster Weavers.

Linen napkins

1996

Green wine/port bottle(broken)

Green wine/port bottle(broken)

Unknown

White leather soft ball, 95mm in diameter. Purchased from Lillywhites for display in the 'Atomism & Animism' Exhibition, 1999.

White leather soft ball

1999

Sample of horse bedding made from shredded telephone books, 1996, made by Condsad Ltd.

Sample of horse bedding made from shredded telephone books

1996

Sample of safety glass made by Pilkington Glass Ltd. Rolled Glass Manufacturing, 1996.

Sample of safety glass made by Pilkington Glass Ltd. Rolled Glass Manufacturing

1996

Blast furnace rubble (lump ore), 1997.

Blast furnace iron ore rubble

1997

Sample of frosted glass: pelerine, made by Pilkington Glass Ltd. Rolled Glass Manufacturing, 1996.

Sample of frosted glass: pelerine

1996

Weaning bowl made of polypropylene, by Heinz Baby Basics, c. 1996

Weaning bowl made of polypropylene

Sample of toughened side/rear windows for use in bead or fibreglass manufacture, made by Richardson Ltd., 1996.

Sample of toughened side/rear windows for use in bead or fibreglass manufacture

1996

Sample of fine ground processed windscreens for use in ceramic manufacture, made by Richardson Ltd., 1996.

Sample of fine ground processed windscreens for use in ceramic manufacture

1996

21" leopard, stuffed toy, 1996.

21" leopard, stuffed toy

1996

Two Copper pipes and clip made using reclaimed copper from electronic circuit boards, 1996.

Two Copper pipes and clip made using reclaimed copper from electronic circuit boards

1996

Blast furnace pellets, 1997.

Blast furnace pellets, 1997.

1997

Ball bearing assembly, 1990-96.

Ball bearing assembly, 1990-96.

1990-1996

Sample of shredded tyre crumbs, 1996, made by Monarch Tyres.

Sample of shredded tyre crumbs

1996

Airflow TWVA (ball clay), 1996.

Airflow TWVA (ball clay)

1996

Ball clay - lump, 1996.

Ball clay - lump

1996

Sample of linen fabric dyed mint green, donated by the Irish Linen Guild, Northern Ireland, 1996

Sample of linen fabric dyed mint green

Rubber band extrusion die and mandrel, made by Lee-Healey Company Ltd., 1965-75.

Rubber band extrusion die and mandrel

1965-1975

'Air', a woven stainless steel sculpture, from the Stainless Steel Lines Collection, by Kyoko Kumai, Japan, 1996

'Air', A Woven Stainless Steel Sculpture.

1996

Sample piece of current lead made using superconductor, 1996.

Sample piece of current lead made using superconductor

1996

Sample of Mokumegane in fine silver and shakudo (a Japanese metal comprising 4-5% gold in copper) which was heated at 600°C, also using molten potassium nitrate. Made by Dr Ian Ferguson at the Royal College of Art, 1990-1996.

Mokume gane in silver and shakudo

1990-1996

"Thomas The Tank Engine Fun Machine" toy with four shapes, through which 'Play Stuff' modelling dough is extruded. Made by Bluebird Developments, Swindon, United Kingdom, 1996

'Thomas The Tank Engine Fun Machine' extrusion toy with shapes

1996

Sample of Mokumegane in sterling and nickel silver which was heated at 750°C, also using a boiling solution of copper sulphate and sodium chlorate. Made by Dr Ian Ferguson at the Royal College of Art, 1990-1996.

Mokumegane in sterling and nickel silver

1990-1996

Sample of Mokumegane in sterling silver and shibuishi, which was heated at 600°C and suspended in ammonia vapour. Made by Dr Ian Ferguson at the Royal College of Art, 1990-1996.

Mokume gane in sterling silver and shibuishi

1990-1996

700 series laser, by Lumonics, Limited, Rugby, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom, 1986-1996

700 series laser, made by Lumonics.

1986-1996

Circuit board from inside a used telephone, 1980-94.

Circuit board from inside a used telephone

Sample of Mokumegane in fine silver and shibuishi (Japanese metal comprising 67% copper, 33% silver, plus gilding metal; spotted effect). This was heated at 600°C to give a natural finish. Made by Dr Ian Ferguson at the Royal College of Art, 1990-1996.

Mokume gane in silver and shibuishi

1990-1996

One glove from a pack of Silver Shield gloves made from laminated Norfoil. These gloves have excellent flexibility, ozone resistance and low gas permeability. Presented by Siebe PLC on behalf of North Safety Products (USA), 1996

One glove from a pack of Silver Shield gloves made from laminated Norfoil. These gloves have excellent flexibility

1996

One imitation small alligator binocular bag by Mulberry, 1996

Mulberry binocular bag made of imitation alligator skin

1996

Imitation pony-fur scarf by Gordana, made of viscose and cotton.

Imitation Pony-Fur Scarf by Gordana

1996

Main rotor blade from EH101 (Merlin) helicopter by GKN Westland Helicopters, 1986.

Main Rotor Blade from EH101 (Merlin) Helicopter by GKN Westland Helicopters

1986

Steel drill bit coated with gold-coloured titanium nitride.

Steel drill bit coated with gold-coloured titanium nitride.

Finished plate, Wedgwood, 1996.

Finished plate, Wedgwood, 1996.

1996

Anodised aluminium napkin ring, one of four, in the shape of an orange

Anodised aluminium napkin ring

1996

Wheel trim made by Auto Plas International from recycled ABS containing recycled telephone casings, 1996.

Wheel trim made by Auto Plas International from recycled ABS containing recycled telephone casings

1996

Wheel trim made by Auto Plas International from recycled ABS containing recycled telephone casings, 1996.

Wheel trim made by Auto Plas International from recycled ABS containing recycled telephone casings

1996