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Bespoke Treetop Dendritic Mycelium-Infused Phyto-Chromatic Sap-Flow Canopy Prism-Lantern

An exquisite hanging lantern designed to harvest and display the optical properties of tree sap through a mycelium-integrated wooden frame.

Bespoke Treetop Dendritic Mycelium-Infused Phyto-Chromatic Sap-Flow Canopy Prism-Lantern

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Bespoke Treetop Dendritic Mycelium-Infused Phyto-Chromatic Sap-Flow Canopy Prism-Lantern — step 1
Step 1

Construct the main frame using sustainably harvested black walnut, incorporating intricate dendrite-inspired carvings along the vertical supports. These channels are engineered to interface with the tree's natural capillary network for sustainable integration.

Bespoke Treetop Dendritic Mycelium-Infused Phyto-Chromatic Sap-Flow Canopy Prism-Lantern — step 2
Step 2

Apply a specialized mycelium-inoculated substrate within the internal wooden cavities, allowing the fungal network to reinforce the structure while creating a living filter. This step ensures the wood gains structural integrity and a unique organic aesthetic over time.

Bespoke Treetop Dendritic Mycelium-Infused Phyto-Chromatic Sap-Flow Canopy Prism-Lantern — step 3
Step 3

Install hand-polished, phyto-chromatic glass prisms into the central chamber where sap-flow tubes meet the light source. This arrangement uses the refraction of ambient canopy light to color-code the biological activity occurring within the tree's vascular system.

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Bespoke Treetop Dendritic Mycelium-Infused Phyto-Chromatic Sap-Flow Canopy Prism-Lantern — step 4
Step 4

Seal the entire apparatus with a natural beeswax and resin finish to protect the integrity of the mycelium while maintaining breathability. The final assembly creates a dynamic, living light piece that pulses with the seasonal cycles of the host tree.

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