Faux-leather biomaterial

A process for producing a faux leather biomaterial comprising on a wt/wt basis:

• 1) chitosan:
• 38-42%, 2) silk peptide:
• 2-4%, 3) lactic acid:
• 40-45%, and 4) add-on color:
• 5%-8%, the method comprising:
• 1) Mixing all the ingredients including colors options except the lactic acid into a blender;
• 2) adding warm water (68 to 212 degrees Fahrenheit) to the mixture;
• 3) blending the mixture and water together;
• 4) removing all the bubbles on the surface of the mixture from step 3;
• 5) adding lactic acid;
• 6) blending the product of step 5;
• 7) over a sieve to reduce bubbles, pouring the product of step 6, into a metal, aluminum, silicone, plastic, or clay mold;
• 8) air-drying the product of step 7 for 2-4 days and then peeling it off when dry;
• and
• 9) optionally coating the product of step 8 with a layer of bees wax or shellac to enhance water resistance.