Final Week Log – Fabricademy Project: Magnetic Textile & Sustainable Accessories - MagnaLiber¶
Week Overview¶
Goal for the Week¶
- Finalizing my magnetic textile design and exploring by-products from the process.
- Refining sustainable applications by repurposing waste material into accessories.
- Preparing the final presentation.
Main Tasks Completed¶
- Improved the magnetic fabric synthesis for better adhesion.
- Developed magnetic crystallized by-products from wastewater.
- Designed asymmetrical earrings & pendant concepts from the by-product.
- Created presentation slides & visuals for the final showcase.
Key Breakthroughs & Refinements¶
1. From Textile to Circular Design¶
- Originally, my focus was only on magnetic fabric, but I realized I could use the crystalized waste by-product for jewelry.
- This closes the material loop, making the project more sustainable and innovative.
2. Magnetic Crystal Accessories¶
- Developed earrings & pendant concepts using the crystallized material.
- The contrast of porous & structured textures creates a futuristic, avant-garde aesthetic.
- Explored magnetic modularity—potential for self-assembling jewelry.
Challenges & Solutions¶
| Challenge | Solution |
|---|---|
| ⚠ pH & Reaction Control → Initial difficulty reaching stable crystallization. | ✔ Adjusted chemical ratios & drying process. |
| ⚠ Fabric Burning Issue → When heating above 200°C. | ✔ Developed a low-temp process and pre-annealed the powder separately. |
| ⚠ Jewelry Size & Forming Issues → Crystals too large for delicate accessories. | ✔ Experimented with powder-sized fragments for a refined design. |
Final Presentation & Next Steps¶
Presentation Focus¶
- Showcasing the magnetic textile's functionality.
- Highlighting the sustainable by-product transformation into jewelry.
- Exploring future applications in fashion & wearable tech.
Future Possibilities¶
- Further material testing for flexibility & durability.
- Developing interactive accessories using magnetic forces.
- Expanding on sustainable smart textiles.
Final Thoughts¶
"This project started with a simple goal—making magnetic fabric. But through experimentation, I discovered a whole new circular design potential. Instead of just creating a material, I developed a system where nothing is wasted, and everything transforms. This week brought me closer to merging fashion, technology, and sustainability into a truly innovative concept."