# Agar Ag17 (?mm Film, with Plasticizer) ![](https://829019481-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FQKxP3dLVX23EmnpaB5PS%2Fuploads%2FLC6JsnawcuDdDVz4mTyL%2FIMG_2487.jpeg?alt=media\&token=f55b8651-3b40-4b72-8d13-36ad0a953a33) Ingredients: * Water (50 mL) * Agar agar powder (2 g) * Glycerol (3 g) Procedure: * Mix all the ingredients into a microwave-safe beaker. * Microwave for about 30 seconds, depending on microwave power. * Stir the mixture after being microwaved. * Cast onto a flat sheet, and let it spread out. Make sure the casting surface is level. * Done! Properties: * Before drying: Brown goop. * After drying: Feels the same as Ag12, but slightly weaker, and contains numerous bumps Notes: * When heating in a microwave, you will need to heat longer if you use a larger beaker. My beaker was 100 mL and reached 90C in 30 seconds, but a 250 mL beaker reached only 80C in 30 seconds. * This is supposed to feel similar to vinyl, but it doesn't, and I don't know why. It is supposed to look clear and be thicker. * This recipe is based on work conducted by the Alganyl team. Read their PDF below: {% file src="" %}