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10. Textile Scaffold

denim


2 chosen processes:
Resin and Bioresin textiles composite
Leather molding

What is Resin?


Concept, sketches, and references to artistic and scientific publications





Scientific Publications

ScienceDirect

a scientific publication. The article linked here From the article abstract, "This chapter talks about different types of additives and modifiers for biopolymers and study their effects on properties." The article explains how, what, and why different additives and modifiers are generally blended with virgin bioresin to obtain useful performance properties similar to those of conventional polymers, including melt strength, thermal stability, melt lubricity, impact strength, heat resistance, flame resistance, gas barrier properties, and antifogging properties. The article discusses the idea that biopolymers additives must not have adverse environmental or health effect and not compromise the biodegradability of the material.


Defintion of a polymer:


Definition of a biopolymer:

10 Unique Art Projects


Using Bio Resins You Can Try is linked here. This article is useful for expanding my ideas of projects and processes using bioresin.

Bio-Art: Where Art Meets Living Materials


The Conscious Architect: Bio-Art: Where Art Meets Living Materials can be linked here. This article explores Bio-art including:
1) It's history and evolution from from scientific experiments to artistic expression
2) Materials and techniques
3) Groundbreaking Bio-Artists Shaping the Field

Bio-Based and Eco-Friendly Resins: Sustainable Innovation in Resin Art


This article, linked here, explores the significance of bio-based and sustainable resin materials, essential for responsible artistry. It explore how eco-conscious resins are transforming the resin art industry, while also providing a guide to making informed, planet-friendly choices.

What is Leather Molding?

Research
research inspir
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Alexander McQueen, Dress from First Art Museum Exhibit, 2025
leather fish texture sketch sketch
molded mold
fish fish

centered image with credits/reference

Workflow

Leather Molding |||| |---|---|---| | bottle | fish | fish |

Photos by Alexandra Capps, 2025

chart

Using Bio Resin/Bio Plastic from Week 7 with Textiles

What is the difference between Bio resin and Bio Plastic? Bio resin:

Bio Plastic:

The recipe I used for the next three experiments is below.

Bioresin Denim

Experiment #1
Above is a first experiment trying to make textiles from rio resin and a variety of fabrics. The fabrics include cut-up bits of cotton calico; laced denim srips in blue and white; and a larger piece of black denim. This piece has been useful in seeing how the various textiles react and mix with the resin. The plastic covering on the 1/2 scale dress form protected it from getting stained with teh resin.
bio resin resin
Photos by Alexandra Capps, 2025

Experiment #2
Round piece of denim bioresin

Need photo

Photos by Alexandra Capps, 2025

Experiment #3
I made a dress from tulle to see how the resin would work on it, and how stiff it would get. The first picture is before I added the resin, the second picture is with the resin added.
fish

Experiment #4 I pre-wove strips of denim, then poured the bioresin over them, and then attempted to put the fabric onto the form before the resin hardened. ||||| |---|---|---|---| | denim | woven | resin | woven | woven |

It is exciting to see how the bioresin mixed wityh denim can be used for sculptural pieces. This woven denim 1/2 scale bodice has enough flexibility to go onto the dress form but is also hard enough to stand on its own. The strips hanging down on the back are to tie it closed. Adding food coloring to the resin pot before using it or painting the hardened resin after it's dry could create a wide variety of effects. |||| |---|---|---| | denim | den | den |

Photos by Alexandra Capps, 2025

Experiment #5 ||||| |---|---|---|---|

Photos by Alexandra Capps, 2025

Bioresin Recipe from Week 7

This is a recipe I used in week 7, a"bio-resin" recipe with a lower glycerine-to-gelatine ratio is recommended, as this results in a harder, less flexible material.

Durable Gelatin Bioplastic Recipe:"Good for casting solid, more rigid objects suitable for jewelry."https://www.google.com/search?q=recipe+for+gellatin+bioplastic+to+make+drop+earrings+from&rlz=1C1CHZN" Ingredients: 1) Gelatine powder: 48 grams (the polymer) (=1.693 ounces) 2) Glycerine: 8-12 grams (the plasticizer) (8 grams = .282 ounces) = 1.6920005 teaspoons 3) Water: 240 ml (the solvent) (8.12 ounces) (1.014 cups) 4) Optional: 2-4 drops of essential oil (as an antibacterial agent to prevent mold) 5) Optional: Pigments, food coloring, or natural dyes

Materials: 1) Saucepan 2) Measuring scale and measuring spoons 3) Spoon (avoid whisking to prevent bubbles) 4) Non-stick surface or mold (silicone, glass, or a plastic sheet works well) 5) Coffee filter or kitchen paper (for removing froth) 6) Hole punch or small drill (for making holes for earring hooks)

Instructions: 1) Mix and Dissolve: In a saucepan, combine the cold water and gelatine powder. Stir until the gelatine is completely dissolved and no lumps remain.

2) Heat: Warm the mixture on the stove over medium-low heat. Stir slowly and continuously, keeping the temperature below 80°C (176°F) to avoid boiling.

3) Add Plasticizer: Once the mixture is liquid and homogeneous, add the measured glycerine and essential oil (if using). Continue to stir gently. 4) Simmer: Simmer for at least 15 minutes, or up to an hour, while stirring regularly. Longer cooking times will evaporate more water, resulting in a thicker liquid and a more rigid, less-shrinking final product, which is ideal for small, solid items like earrings. The mixture should reach a honey-like consistency before casting. 5) Remove Froth: Use a spoon or coffee filter to remove any white foam/froth that forms on the surface for a clearer finish. 6) Color and Cast: If using colorants, remove the mixture from the heat and stir them in. 7) Slowly pour the mixture into your molds or onto your non-stick surface, pouring into one spot to minimize air bubbles. You can embed decorative elements like fine glitter or dried flower petals at this stage. 8) Dry and Finish: Let the material dry in a well-ventilated, dry room for 2-5 days. Thicker pieces will take longer. 9) Regularly turn the piece over to ensure even drying and prevent molding. 10) Once completely dry and solid (it will feel like a hard plastic, not gummy), gently de-mould. 11) Use a small drill or hole punch to create holes for attaching earring hooks or jump rings. 12) Tip: If you have any scraps or mistakes, you can re-melt them later to reuse the material. .

References & Inspiration

weekly assignment

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  • Image reference

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Links to reference files, PDF, booklets,

about your images..
  1. Remember to credit/reference all your images to their authors. Open source helps us create change faster together, but we all deserve recognition for what we make, design, think, develop.

Overview material research outcomes

example from the documentation of Loes Bogers TextileLab Amsterdam 2019-20
Biofoam Gelatin foil Bioresin Biosilicone
Starch Rubber Biolinoleum Alginate net Alginate foil
Alginate string Agar foil Bio composite Reused PLA

Tools

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Process and workflow

Ingredients & Recipes

Bioresin: Prepare this recipe 1 by collecting the ingredients necessary, to be found in the list below:

=== "ingredients"

    * 48 gr Gelatine = 1.693 ounces
    * 8 gr Glycerine = .282 ounce
    * 240 ml water = 8.115  fluid ounces
    * xxx gr

    First mix all compomnents at 60 degrees c until smooth.  Next, boil at 100 degrees c 5-10 minutes. Boiling th eplastic will make it harder an dslightly more brittle.



=== "tools"

    * xxx gr
    * xxx gr
    * xxx gr
    * xxx ml
    * xxx gr

=== recipe fishleather and fishskin bio-plastic (food waste)

    * measure - measure - measure
    * add, combine, mix..
    * simmer, cook, boil, freeze, burn, crush...
    * mix, smash, stack, overlay..
    * cast, pour, press..
    * dry, aereate, dehydrate..
    * remove, peel, unmold..
    * finishing touches

Documenting and comparing experiments

TEST SERIE BIO-PLASTIC
Material pic Material name polymer plastifier filler emulsifier
bio-rainbow biokelp powder 12 gr glycerol 100 ml rainbow dust 1 kg green soap a drop
bio-rainbow biokelp powder 12 gr glycerol 100 ml rainbow dust 1 kg green soap a drop
bio-rainbow biokelp powder 12 gr glycerol 100 ml rainbow dust 1 kg green soap a drop
bio-rainbow biokelp powder 12 gr glycerol 100 ml rainbow dust 1 kg green soap a drop
RESULTS

Two ways of showcasing and comparing results with images below

On the left an image of a sample made by xxx with xxx. The dye is more xxx. On the right, an image of a sample made by xxx with xxx and xxx. Here the dye is more xxx.


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Recipes

  1. recipe: salmon skin fish-leather ↩