10. Textile Scaffold¶
Research¶
During this week, we explored diferent techniques and applications of technical textiles in the industry. We learned about designing custom processes that require a set of tools, processes, and workflows. In this week, we learned about using CNC machine, textiles for composites, polymerization, solidification, fabric formwork, crystallization, composites, bio-composites, and agglomerates. I find the new methods of textile production very intriguing. I focused on a few topics due to time constraints.
References & Inspiration¶
Tools¶
- [CNC]
- [spoon, tongs, wisk etc](http://class.textile-academy.org)
- [molds, textiles, textures, etc](http://class.textile-academy.org)
Process and workflow¶
My first step was to look for inspiration and ideas. While searching, I found an old project from a student who made a brick out of fabric, so I started to search on the internet and found this.
I think these bricks could work really well as acoustic panels, so I really want to try it.
I designed my mold in Rhino—it was a simple square with a small star.
After that, I sent the design to another program to set all the parameters for using the CNC machine.
Once I had my mold, I looked for some old denim and did this: First, I cut a lot of denim into small pieces. After that, I put it in a blender with some water. I removed the excess water, separated the material well, and then I mixed the fabric fibers with bio resin.
Also, this week we did crystallization with different threads and fabrics. For this, we tried three different techniques: using alum, borax, and
